Balanced Body Movement Principles Module Test
Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions
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What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a client's
movement patterns? - ANSWER Global, Integrated Planar and Local
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do
you want to line up with the plumb line of gravity - ANSWER Tip of earlobe, top
of shoulder, center of ribcage, high point of iliac crest, mid-point of the lateral side
of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis? -
ANSWER Thoracic extensors and spapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior
chest muscles are tight and short
When training clients what key factors are important to consider when planning
your exercise program - ANSWER Current fitness level, age, quality of motor
control and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? - ANSWER When
training, 80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has already
learned and 20% to leaning new skills
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? - ANSWER Breathing, inner
unit, outer units, spinal mobility
, On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves - ANSWER
Downward, drawing air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement - ANSWER
Extension
The inner unit or core includes what muscles? - ANSWER Pelvic Floor,
transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
What foundational exercise(s) bring awareness to breath in relationship to the
transversus abdominis - ANSWER Fingertip Abdominals and All four
Abdominals
In a normal healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires - ANSWER (All
Answers are Correct)
Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load being place on the spine
Consciously when needed for support
To propel the body forward
Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability include - ANSWER
Marching, Toe Taps, Dead Bug
Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone - ANSWER
Swimming
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstrings and glutes while training
stability in the oblique slings is - ANSWER Bridge Marching
Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions
100% Correct
What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a client's
movement patterns? - ANSWER Global, Integrated Planar and Local
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do
you want to line up with the plumb line of gravity - ANSWER Tip of earlobe, top
of shoulder, center of ribcage, high point of iliac crest, mid-point of the lateral side
of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis? -
ANSWER Thoracic extensors and spapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior
chest muscles are tight and short
When training clients what key factors are important to consider when planning
your exercise program - ANSWER Current fitness level, age, quality of motor
control and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? - ANSWER When
training, 80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has already
learned and 20% to leaning new skills
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? - ANSWER Breathing, inner
unit, outer units, spinal mobility
, On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves - ANSWER
Downward, drawing air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement - ANSWER
Extension
The inner unit or core includes what muscles? - ANSWER Pelvic Floor,
transverse abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
What foundational exercise(s) bring awareness to breath in relationship to the
transversus abdominis - ANSWER Fingertip Abdominals and All four
Abdominals
In a normal healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires - ANSWER (All
Answers are Correct)
Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load being place on the spine
Consciously when needed for support
To propel the body forward
Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability include - ANSWER
Marching, Toe Taps, Dead Bug
Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone - ANSWER
Swimming
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstrings and glutes while training
stability in the oblique slings is - ANSWER Bridge Marching
