BASI Pilates: Mat Work Theory - Module
1 & 2 Exam Questions and Answers
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When and where was Joseph Pilates born? - ✔✔He was born in
Dusseldorf, Germany, in 1883.
What did Joesph Pilates do in 1912? - ✔✔He traveled to England as a
circus performer in a living Greek statue act.
What did Joseph Pilates do in 1926? - ✔✔He and his wife set up the first
Pilates studio in New York City, U.S.A.
What is contrology? - ✔✔It is a system that focuses on developing the body
through exercises that emphasize a mind-body connection.
What are the ten principles? - ✔✔1. Awareness (All)
2. Balance (Bad)
3. Bitches (Brazillians)
4. Concentration (Can't)
5. Control (Control)
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, 6. Centre (Cussing)
7. Efficiency (Even)
8. Flow (For)
9. Precision (Prince)
10. Harmony (Harry)
Define neutral pelvis: - ✔✔The position of the pelvis when the anterior
superior iliac spine (ASIS) on each side of the pelvis and the pubic
symphysis (PS) are on the same horizontal plane (coronal when erect) and
the two ASIS are on the same transverse plane.
(Lying supine) Define anterior tilt of the pelvis. - ✔✔When the ASIS are
higher than the PS.
(Lying supine) Define posterior tilt of the pelvis. - ✔✔When the PS is higher
than the ASIS (tuck position).
What are the benefits of working in a neutral position? - ✔✔1. It
encourages balanced muscular development of the pelvic complex and
correct muscle recruitment.
2. Using it teaches efficient posture and ideal alignment, particularly
important when standing, and reinforces functional and positive movement
patterns.
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1 & 2 Exam Questions and Answers
100% Solved
When and where was Joseph Pilates born? - ✔✔He was born in
Dusseldorf, Germany, in 1883.
What did Joesph Pilates do in 1912? - ✔✔He traveled to England as a
circus performer in a living Greek statue act.
What did Joseph Pilates do in 1926? - ✔✔He and his wife set up the first
Pilates studio in New York City, U.S.A.
What is contrology? - ✔✔It is a system that focuses on developing the body
through exercises that emphasize a mind-body connection.
What are the ten principles? - ✔✔1. Awareness (All)
2. Balance (Bad)
3. Bitches (Brazillians)
4. Concentration (Can't)
5. Control (Control)
1
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, 6. Centre (Cussing)
7. Efficiency (Even)
8. Flow (For)
9. Precision (Prince)
10. Harmony (Harry)
Define neutral pelvis: - ✔✔The position of the pelvis when the anterior
superior iliac spine (ASIS) on each side of the pelvis and the pubic
symphysis (PS) are on the same horizontal plane (coronal when erect) and
the two ASIS are on the same transverse plane.
(Lying supine) Define anterior tilt of the pelvis. - ✔✔When the ASIS are
higher than the PS.
(Lying supine) Define posterior tilt of the pelvis. - ✔✔When the PS is higher
than the ASIS (tuck position).
What are the benefits of working in a neutral position? - ✔✔1. It
encourages balanced muscular development of the pelvic complex and
correct muscle recruitment.
2. Using it teaches efficient posture and ideal alignment, particularly
important when standing, and reinforces functional and positive movement
patterns.
2
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