Balanced Body Written Test Out Verified Exam Questions and Answers
Latest update 2026/2027
Question:
Pilates Mat 1
Answer:
Written
Question:
List the 9 Pilates Principles
Answer:
1. Breathing
Question:
2. Concentration
3. Control
4. Centering
5. Precision
6. Balanced Muscle Development
7. Rhythm/Flow
8. Whole Body Movement
9. Relaxation
Name 5 Pilates Movement Principles
Answer:
1. Lower core activation
Question:
2. Neutral spine
3. Abdominal strengthening
4. Shoulder stability/mobility
5. Alignment
Name the 4 muscles of the core/inner unit
Answer:
1. Transverse
Abdominus
,Question:
2. Pelvic floor
3. Multifidi
4. Diaphragm
What country was Joseph Pilates born in?
Answer:
Germany around 1883
Question:
In what year did Joesph Pilates move to the US?
Answer:
Question:
What American city did Joesph Pilates live and teach in?
Answer:
New York City
Question:
Circle exercises that are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis
Answer:
Rolling like a ball Double straight leg stretch OK =
-Swan
-Side leg series
-Side leg kicks
Question:
Name 3 mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy
Answer:
1. Side
leg series
Question:
2. Cat/cow
3. Pregnant cat
What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis
Answer:
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) Pubic Symphysis
, Question:
List two ways to modify spine stretch for clients with tight hamstrings
Answer:
1. Bend knees slightly
Question:
2. Sit on a mat, towel, block
Name four mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems
Answer:
1. Rolling like a ball
Question:
2. Roll up
3. Neck pull
4. Criss cross
Create a short mat class using 15 exercises
Answer:
1. Hundred
Question:
2. Roll up
3. Single leg circles
4. Rolling like a ball
5. Single leg stretch
6. Double leg stretch
7. Single straight leg stretch
8. Double straight leg stretch
9. Criss cross
10. Saw
11. Swan
12. Single leg kicks
13. Double leg kicks
14. Swimming
15. Side leg lifts
Listing key areas that an exercise works...options are
Answer:
Abs - Abdominal exercises (oblique/sagittal) Lat - Lateral flexion exercises Rot - Torso rotation Back
- Back extension Legs - Lower body - hip, leg, and ankle Arms - Upper body - Shoulder and arm SS -
Scapular stability PS - Lumbopelvic stability St - Stretches
Latest update 2026/2027
Question:
Pilates Mat 1
Answer:
Written
Question:
List the 9 Pilates Principles
Answer:
1. Breathing
Question:
2. Concentration
3. Control
4. Centering
5. Precision
6. Balanced Muscle Development
7. Rhythm/Flow
8. Whole Body Movement
9. Relaxation
Name 5 Pilates Movement Principles
Answer:
1. Lower core activation
Question:
2. Neutral spine
3. Abdominal strengthening
4. Shoulder stability/mobility
5. Alignment
Name the 4 muscles of the core/inner unit
Answer:
1. Transverse
Abdominus
,Question:
2. Pelvic floor
3. Multifidi
4. Diaphragm
What country was Joseph Pilates born in?
Answer:
Germany around 1883
Question:
In what year did Joesph Pilates move to the US?
Answer:
Question:
What American city did Joesph Pilates live and teach in?
Answer:
New York City
Question:
Circle exercises that are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis
Answer:
Rolling like a ball Double straight leg stretch OK =
-Swan
-Side leg series
-Side leg kicks
Question:
Name 3 mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy
Answer:
1. Side
leg series
Question:
2. Cat/cow
3. Pregnant cat
What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis
Answer:
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) Pubic Symphysis
, Question:
List two ways to modify spine stretch for clients with tight hamstrings
Answer:
1. Bend knees slightly
Question:
2. Sit on a mat, towel, block
Name four mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems
Answer:
1. Rolling like a ball
Question:
2. Roll up
3. Neck pull
4. Criss cross
Create a short mat class using 15 exercises
Answer:
1. Hundred
Question:
2. Roll up
3. Single leg circles
4. Rolling like a ball
5. Single leg stretch
6. Double leg stretch
7. Single straight leg stretch
8. Double straight leg stretch
9. Criss cross
10. Saw
11. Swan
12. Single leg kicks
13. Double leg kicks
14. Swimming
15. Side leg lifts
Listing key areas that an exercise works...options are
Answer:
Abs - Abdominal exercises (oblique/sagittal) Lat - Lateral flexion exercises Rot - Torso rotation Back
- Back extension Legs - Lower body - hip, leg, and ankle Arms - Upper body - Shoulder and arm SS -
Scapular stability PS - Lumbopelvic stability St - Stretches
