BASI Pilates Mat Work Theory - Module 1 & 2 questions with answers

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Module 1 & 2 questions with \| \| \| \| \| \|




answers

When and where was Joseph Pilates born? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔He was born in Dusseldorf, Germany, in 1883.
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What did Joesph Pilates do in 1912? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔He
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traveled to England as a circus performer in a living Greek statue
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act.


What did Joseph Pilates do in 1926? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔He
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and his wife set up the first Pilates studio in New York City, U.S.A.
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What is contrology? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔It is a system that
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focuses on developing the body through exercises that emphasize
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a mind-body connection.
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What are the ten principles? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1.
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Awareness (All) \|




2. Balance (Bad)
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3. Bitches (Brazillians)
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4. Concentration (Can't)
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5. Control (Control)
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6. Centre (Cussing)
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, 7. Efficiency (Even)
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8. Flow (For)
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9. Precision (Prince)
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10. Harmony (Harry)
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Define neutral pelvis: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The position of the
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pelvis when the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) on each side of
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the pelvis and the pubic symphysis (PS) are on the same
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horizontal plane (coronal when erect) and the two ASIS are on the
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same transverse plane.
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(Lying supine) Define anterior tilt of the pelvis. - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔When the ASIS are higher than the PS. \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \|




(Lying supine) Define posterior tilt of the pelvis. - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔When the PS is higher than the ASIS (tuck position).
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What are the benefits of working in a neutral position? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔1. It encourages balanced muscular development of
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the pelvic complex and correct muscle recruitment.
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2. Using it teaches efficient posture and ideal alignment,
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particularly important when standing, and reinforces functional
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and positive movement patterns.
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What are the muscle groups of the pelvic complex? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔1. Spinal Flexors \| \| \|




2. Spinal Extensors
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