Mat Pilates Study Guide - Balanced Body EXAM
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What are the three levels of global, integrated planar and local
observation an instructor can use to
analyze a client's movement
patterns?
When observing vertical alignment Tip of earlobe, top of shoulder, center of rib
from the side, what key bony cage, high point of illiac creast, mid-point of the
landmarks do you want to line up lateral side of the knee, slightly in front of the
with the plumb line of gravity? lateral malleolus of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are
associated with thoracic kyphosis? weak or long, anterior chest muscles are tight or
short
When training clients what key Current fitness level, age, quality of motor
factors are important to consider control and learning style
when planning our exercise
program?
The 80/20 rule in training applies to When training, 80% of a session is dedicated to
what philosophy? refining skills the client has already learned and
20% to learn new skills.
, What are the four elements of Trunk Breathing, inner unit, outer units, spinal mobility
Integration?
On an inhale, the diaphragm downward, drawing air in
contracts and the dome moves
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate extension
what spinal movement
The inner unity or core includes Pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, multifidi and
what muscles diaphragm
What foundational exercises bring Fingertip abdominals
awareness to breath in relationship All four abdominals
to the transversus abdominis
In a normal, healthy body, the inner Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and
unit of the core fires load being placed on the spine, Consciously
when needed for support, and helps to propel
the body forward.
Supine exercises which teach marching, toe taps, dead bugs
lumbopelvic stability
Which exercise is a good way to swimming
teach lumbopelvic stability in prone
A supine exercise which bridge marching
strengthens the hamstring and
glutes while training stability in the
oblique slings is
The primary functions of the spine Force transference
include Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
(updated 2026) Questions & Answers | Latest
Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
Balanced Body Mat Pilates Study Guide
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Terms in this set (88)
What are the three levels of global, integrated planar and local
observation an instructor can use to
analyze a client's movement
patterns?
When observing vertical alignment Tip of earlobe, top of shoulder, center of rib
from the side, what key bony cage, high point of illiac creast, mid-point of the
landmarks do you want to line up lateral side of the knee, slightly in front of the
with the plumb line of gravity? lateral malleolus of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are
associated with thoracic kyphosis? weak or long, anterior chest muscles are tight or
short
When training clients what key Current fitness level, age, quality of motor
factors are important to consider control and learning style
when planning our exercise
program?
The 80/20 rule in training applies to When training, 80% of a session is dedicated to
what philosophy? refining skills the client has already learned and
20% to learn new skills.
, What are the four elements of Trunk Breathing, inner unit, outer units, spinal mobility
Integration?
On an inhale, the diaphragm downward, drawing air in
contracts and the dome moves
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate extension
what spinal movement
The inner unity or core includes Pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, multifidi and
what muscles diaphragm
What foundational exercises bring Fingertip abdominals
awareness to breath in relationship All four abdominals
to the transversus abdominis
In a normal, healthy body, the inner Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and
unit of the core fires load being placed on the spine, Consciously
when needed for support, and helps to propel
the body forward.
Supine exercises which teach marching, toe taps, dead bugs
lumbopelvic stability
Which exercise is a good way to swimming
teach lumbopelvic stability in prone
A supine exercise which bridge marching
strengthens the hamstring and
glutes while training stability in the
oblique slings is
The primary functions of the spine Force transference
include Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
