STOTT Pilates Written Exam
Questions and Correct Answers
Which of the following does not represent how STOTT Pilates has evolved from
Joseph Pilates original method?
Focus on neutral spine
Inclusion of modern exercise science
Use of props and modifications
Anatomical focus
Focus on more flat spine than original method
What is another term used to describe mid-sagittal plane?
A) Transverse
B) Circumduction
C) Frontal
D) Medial Plan
D
,Rotation does not occur at which of the following joints:
A) knee joint
B) pelvis
C) elbow joint
D) spine
C
Lordosis describes which of the following?
A) An exaggerated curve in the lumbar spine
B) A flat lumbar spine
C) A hyper extended spine
D)A flexed thoracic spine
A
Latissimus Dorsi is involved in all but which of the following?
A) Extension
B) Retraction
C) Medially Rotates
D) Flexion
D
,Latissimus Dorsi assists in forced expiration?
A) True
B) False
A
Which muscle flexes the knee and extends the hip?
A) Rectus Femoris
B) Semimembranosus
C) Semitendinosus
D Biceps Femoris
D
Which muscle protracts the scapula?
A) Latissimus Dorsi
B) Serratus Anterior
C) Rhomboids
D) Mid Trapezius
B
, Which joint involves the glenoid fossa?
A) Shoulder Joint
B) Knee Joint
C) Elbow Joint
A
What does contra-lateral mean?
A) same side of body
B) front side of body
C) opposite side of body
C
The scapula articulates which of the following?
A) Ribs
B) Clavicle
C) Spine
B
Which of the following is not one of the Joseph Pilates original principles?
A) Breathing
Questions and Correct Answers
Which of the following does not represent how STOTT Pilates has evolved from
Joseph Pilates original method?
Focus on neutral spine
Inclusion of modern exercise science
Use of props and modifications
Anatomical focus
Focus on more flat spine than original method
What is another term used to describe mid-sagittal plane?
A) Transverse
B) Circumduction
C) Frontal
D) Medial Plan
D
,Rotation does not occur at which of the following joints:
A) knee joint
B) pelvis
C) elbow joint
D) spine
C
Lordosis describes which of the following?
A) An exaggerated curve in the lumbar spine
B) A flat lumbar spine
C) A hyper extended spine
D)A flexed thoracic spine
A
Latissimus Dorsi is involved in all but which of the following?
A) Extension
B) Retraction
C) Medially Rotates
D) Flexion
D
,Latissimus Dorsi assists in forced expiration?
A) True
B) False
A
Which muscle flexes the knee and extends the hip?
A) Rectus Femoris
B) Semimembranosus
C) Semitendinosus
D Biceps Femoris
D
Which muscle protracts the scapula?
A) Latissimus Dorsi
B) Serratus Anterior
C) Rhomboids
D) Mid Trapezius
B
, Which joint involves the glenoid fossa?
A) Shoulder Joint
B) Knee Joint
C) Elbow Joint
A
What does contra-lateral mean?
A) same side of body
B) front side of body
C) opposite side of body
C
The scapula articulates which of the following?
A) Ribs
B) Clavicle
C) Spine
B
Which of the following is not one of the Joseph Pilates original principles?
A) Breathing