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