BASI PILATES MAT COURSE 150+ QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT| GRADE A+|EXAM
PREDICTOR
"Good alignment - CORRECT ANSWER=> Translates into less stress on the spine and more economical
muscular activity"
"Deviations of posture - CORRECT ANSWER=> Will lead to malfunctioning of the inner organs
Structural or Functional"
"Points that should fall on plum line - CORRECT ANSWER=> Lobe of ear
Cervical vertebrae
Shoulder joint
Midway through trunk
Greater trochanter of femur
Slightly anterior to midline of knee"
"Points that should be analysed from front or back - CORRECT ANSWER=> Head
Shoulders
Space between arms and trunk
Pelvis
Knees
Feet"
"Lumber Hyperlordosis - CORRECT ANSWER=> Involves an increased lumbar curve of the spine that is
commonly accompanied by an anterior tilt of the pelvis
Commonly associated with: weak abdominals, tight hip flexors, tight lower back extensors"
"Kyphosis - CORRECT ANSWER=> Abnormal hump of the thoracic spine (humpback)"
"Flat Back - CORRECT ANSWER=> Decreased thoracic spine curve + posterior pelvic tilt"
"Sway Back - CORRECT ANSWER=> Fatigue - Characterised by pushing pelvis forward relative to the
plumb line and the thoracic spine, takes little energy to maintain"
"Handedness - CORRECT ANSWER=> Asymmetrical development of muscles, common in occupations
or athletic endeavours that require repetitive use of dominant hand"
"Scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWER=> Involves one or more lateral curvature of the spine, primarily in the
coronal plane; usually involves rotation of the vertebrae"
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, "Genu Recurvatum - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hyperextended knees"
"Genu Valgum - CORRECT ANSWER=> Knock knees"
"Genu Varum - CORRECT ANSWER=> Bow legs"
"Transverse Abdominus and Multifidus - CORRECT ANSWER=> These muscles have most profound
effect on stabilization and prevention of back pain"
"Roll Down - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tool to assess posture and alignment, observed from back, side and
front
Also way of commencing program"
"Intermediate / Advanced Exercises Module 4 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hamstring Pull 2
Hamstring Pull 3
Shoulder Bridge
Control Balance
Jack Knife
Hip Circles Prep
Side Kick Kneeling
Teaser 1
Side Bend
Swan Dive Prep"
"Core Strength - CORRECT ANSWER=> The ability of the muscles to support your spine and keep your
body stable and balanced"
"% of adults who will be incapacitated by back pain at some point in their life - CORRECT ANSWER=>
80%"
"Exercise - CORRECT ANSWER=> Most beneficial form of care and treatment for back pain"
"Role of Abdominals - CORRECT ANSWER=> Abdominals support the back and alleviate pressure from
the spine, support the lower spine"
"Muscles important for core stabilization - CORRECT ANSWER=> Multifidus
Transverse Abdominus
Rectus Abdominus
Obliques
Pelvic floor muscles"
"Multifidus - CORRECT ANSWER=> Deep Back Muscle important for trunk stabilization"
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VERIFIED ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT| GRADE A+|EXAM
PREDICTOR
"Good alignment - CORRECT ANSWER=> Translates into less stress on the spine and more economical
muscular activity"
"Deviations of posture - CORRECT ANSWER=> Will lead to malfunctioning of the inner organs
Structural or Functional"
"Points that should fall on plum line - CORRECT ANSWER=> Lobe of ear
Cervical vertebrae
Shoulder joint
Midway through trunk
Greater trochanter of femur
Slightly anterior to midline of knee"
"Points that should be analysed from front or back - CORRECT ANSWER=> Head
Shoulders
Space between arms and trunk
Pelvis
Knees
Feet"
"Lumber Hyperlordosis - CORRECT ANSWER=> Involves an increased lumbar curve of the spine that is
commonly accompanied by an anterior tilt of the pelvis
Commonly associated with: weak abdominals, tight hip flexors, tight lower back extensors"
"Kyphosis - CORRECT ANSWER=> Abnormal hump of the thoracic spine (humpback)"
"Flat Back - CORRECT ANSWER=> Decreased thoracic spine curve + posterior pelvic tilt"
"Sway Back - CORRECT ANSWER=> Fatigue - Characterised by pushing pelvis forward relative to the
plumb line and the thoracic spine, takes little energy to maintain"
"Handedness - CORRECT ANSWER=> Asymmetrical development of muscles, common in occupations
or athletic endeavours that require repetitive use of dominant hand"
"Scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWER=> Involves one or more lateral curvature of the spine, primarily in the
coronal plane; usually involves rotation of the vertebrae"
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, "Genu Recurvatum - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hyperextended knees"
"Genu Valgum - CORRECT ANSWER=> Knock knees"
"Genu Varum - CORRECT ANSWER=> Bow legs"
"Transverse Abdominus and Multifidus - CORRECT ANSWER=> These muscles have most profound
effect on stabilization and prevention of back pain"
"Roll Down - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tool to assess posture and alignment, observed from back, side and
front
Also way of commencing program"
"Intermediate / Advanced Exercises Module 4 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hamstring Pull 2
Hamstring Pull 3
Shoulder Bridge
Control Balance
Jack Knife
Hip Circles Prep
Side Kick Kneeling
Teaser 1
Side Bend
Swan Dive Prep"
"Core Strength - CORRECT ANSWER=> The ability of the muscles to support your spine and keep your
body stable and balanced"
"% of adults who will be incapacitated by back pain at some point in their life - CORRECT ANSWER=>
80%"
"Exercise - CORRECT ANSWER=> Most beneficial form of care and treatment for back pain"
"Role of Abdominals - CORRECT ANSWER=> Abdominals support the back and alleviate pressure from
the spine, support the lower spine"
"Muscles important for core stabilization - CORRECT ANSWER=> Multifidus
Transverse Abdominus
Rectus Abdominus
Obliques
Pelvic floor muscles"
"Multifidus - CORRECT ANSWER=> Deep Back Muscle important for trunk stabilization"
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