Balanced Body Written Test Questions with Correct Answers 9 Pilates Principles - Answer -1. Breathing 2. Balanced Muscle Development 3. Centering 4. Control 5. Concentration 6. Precision 7. Relaxation 8. Rhythm/Flow 9. Whole Body Movement 5 Pilates Movement Principles - Answer -1. Breathing 2. Lower Core Activation 3. Lumbopelvic Stability 4. Neutral Spine 5. Release Work 5 muscles of the core or inner unit - Answer -1. Diaphragm 2. Multifidi 3. Pelvic Floor 4. Psoas 5. Transversus abdominus What country was Joseph Pilates born in? - Answer -Germany In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? - Answer -1926 What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in? - Answer -New York City Which of the following mat exerci ses are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis? -100 -Rolling like a Ball -Double straight leg stretch -Swan -Side leg series -Single leg kicks - Answer --100 -Rolling like a Ball -Double straight leg stretch Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy - Answer -1. Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability) 2. Mermaid/Side stretch 3. Cat/cow What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis? - Answer -ASIS and Pubic Bone -In supine, these are parallel to t he ground -In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings - Answer -
1. Slightly bend the knees 2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box Name 4 -6 mat exe rcises that require caution for clients with low back problems - Answer -1. Roll Up 2. Rolling like a Ball 3. Open Leg Rocker 4. Swimming 5. Saw 6. Double leg Stretch List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates movement - Answer -1. Inhale facilitates spinal extension 2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion 3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation 4. Exhale activates your core 5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone Name 3 Pre -Pilates exercises for engaging the core - Answer -1. Fingertip Abdominals 2. Brea thing/Pelvic Floor Engagement 3. All Fours Abdominals Name 6 Pre -Pilates exercises for increasing scapular mobility and stability - Answer -
1. Telescope Arms - Shoulder Mobility 2. Sternum Drop - Scapular Stability 3. Angels in the Snow - Shoulder Mobility 4. Pinwheel - Mobility 5. Plank - Stability 6. Standing Wall Pushup - Stability Name 4 Pre -Pilates Exercises for teaching pelvic stability - Answer -1. Marching 2. Toe taps 3. Opposite Arm/Leg Reach 4. Marching in Bridge Name 3 different stretching techn iques - Answer -1. Contract/Release 2. Active Isolated Stretch 3. Static Stretching What was the name of Joseph Pilates wife? - Answer -Clara
1. Slightly bend the knees 2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box Name 4 -6 mat exe rcises that require caution for clients with low back problems - Answer -1. Roll Up 2. Rolling like a Ball 3. Open Leg Rocker 4. Swimming 5. Saw 6. Double leg Stretch List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates movement - Answer -1. Inhale facilitates spinal extension 2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion 3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation 4. Exhale activates your core 5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone Name 3 Pre -Pilates exercises for engaging the core - Answer -1. Fingertip Abdominals 2. Brea thing/Pelvic Floor Engagement 3. All Fours Abdominals Name 6 Pre -Pilates exercises for increasing scapular mobility and stability - Answer -
1. Telescope Arms - Shoulder Mobility 2. Sternum Drop - Scapular Stability 3. Angels in the Snow - Shoulder Mobility 4. Pinwheel - Mobility 5. Plank - Stability 6. Standing Wall Pushup - Stability Name 4 Pre -Pilates Exercises for teaching pelvic stability - Answer -1. Marching 2. Toe taps 3. Opposite Arm/Leg Reach 4. Marching in Bridge Name 3 different stretching techn iques - Answer -1. Contract/Release 2. Active Isolated Stretch 3. Static Stretching What was the name of Joseph Pilates wife? - Answer -Clara
