Pilates test out
Name the 10 pilates movement principles - ANS1. Breathing
2. Lower core activation
3. Neutral spine
4. Abdominal strenghening
5. Lumbopelvic stability
6. Strengthening/Mobilizing the spine
7. Shoulder Stability/Mobility
8. Correcting Alignment
9. Release Work
10. Stretching
4 muscles of the core or inner unit - ANSTransverse
Pelvic floor
Diaphram
Multifidi
What country was Joe Pilates Born - ANSGermany
What year did Joe Pilates move to the US - ANS1926
What American city did Joe Pilates live and teach in - ANSNew York
Mat exercises that are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis - ANSRolling like a Ball
Hundred
Double straight leg stretch
3 mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy - ANSSpine Stretch Forward
Spine Stretch Side
Cat/Cow
What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvise - ANSASIS
PSIS
2 ways to modify spine stretch for clients with tight hamstrings - ANSSit on mat
Bend knees
4 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems - ANSRolling like a Ball
Swimming
Double leg kicks
Swan
, 3 ways in which breathing facilitates movement - ANSInhale spinal extension
Exhale spinal flexion
Exhale spinal rotation
2 pre pilates exercises for engaging the core - ANSBreath
Fingertip Abdominals
3 pre pilates exercises for increasing scapular mobility and stability - ANSTelescope arms
Pinwheel
Angels in the snow
3 pre pilates exercises for teaching pelvic stability - ANSMarching
Toe taps
Opposite arm/leg reach
Name 3 different stretching techniques - ANSContract/Release
Activate/Isolate
Static
What was the name of Joseph Pilates wife - ANSClara
What did Joseph Pilates call his method - ANSContrology
Placing the springs in the A or pre-loaded position on the reformer makes the resistance easy or
hard - ANSHarder
Reformer exercises that are recommended for clients with osteoporosis - ANSFeet in straps
Pulling straps
Standing
Swan
Arm work facing back
What points must line up for correct LEG alignment when viewed from the front and from the
side - ANSHip
Knee
Ankle
When observing a persons posture from the side what 6 points line up if the client is in perfect
alignment - ANS1. Tip of earlope
2. Top of shoulder
3. Center of ribcage
4. High point of iliac crest
5. Mid point of lateral side of knee
Name the 10 pilates movement principles - ANS1. Breathing
2. Lower core activation
3. Neutral spine
4. Abdominal strenghening
5. Lumbopelvic stability
6. Strengthening/Mobilizing the spine
7. Shoulder Stability/Mobility
8. Correcting Alignment
9. Release Work
10. Stretching
4 muscles of the core or inner unit - ANSTransverse
Pelvic floor
Diaphram
Multifidi
What country was Joe Pilates Born - ANSGermany
What year did Joe Pilates move to the US - ANS1926
What American city did Joe Pilates live and teach in - ANSNew York
Mat exercises that are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis - ANSRolling like a Ball
Hundred
Double straight leg stretch
3 mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy - ANSSpine Stretch Forward
Spine Stretch Side
Cat/Cow
What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvise - ANSASIS
PSIS
2 ways to modify spine stretch for clients with tight hamstrings - ANSSit on mat
Bend knees
4 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems - ANSRolling like a Ball
Swimming
Double leg kicks
Swan
, 3 ways in which breathing facilitates movement - ANSInhale spinal extension
Exhale spinal flexion
Exhale spinal rotation
2 pre pilates exercises for engaging the core - ANSBreath
Fingertip Abdominals
3 pre pilates exercises for increasing scapular mobility and stability - ANSTelescope arms
Pinwheel
Angels in the snow
3 pre pilates exercises for teaching pelvic stability - ANSMarching
Toe taps
Opposite arm/leg reach
Name 3 different stretching techniques - ANSContract/Release
Activate/Isolate
Static
What was the name of Joseph Pilates wife - ANSClara
What did Joseph Pilates call his method - ANSContrology
Placing the springs in the A or pre-loaded position on the reformer makes the resistance easy or
hard - ANSHarder
Reformer exercises that are recommended for clients with osteoporosis - ANSFeet in straps
Pulling straps
Standing
Swan
Arm work facing back
What points must line up for correct LEG alignment when viewed from the front and from the
side - ANSHip
Knee
Ankle
When observing a persons posture from the side what 6 points line up if the client is in perfect
alignment - ANS1. Tip of earlope
2. Top of shoulder
3. Center of ribcage
4. High point of iliac crest
5. Mid point of lateral side of knee
