Pilates Mat Test 1 questions with
answers
Name the 9 Pilates Principles - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1.
Breathing
2. Concentration
3. Control
4. Centering
5. Precision
6. Balanced Muscle Development
7. Rhythm/Flow
8. Whole Body Movement
9. Relaxation
Name 5 Pilates Movement Principles - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1. Whole Body Movement
2. Trunk Integration
3. Lower Body Training
4. Upper body Training
5. Mobility and Restoration
, What are the 3 levels of observation an instructor can use
to analyze a client's movement? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Global, Integrated Planar, and Local
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with
thoracic kyphosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Thoracic
extensors (weak or long), scapular stabilizers (weak or
long), and anterior chest muscles (tight or short)
When training clients what key factors are important to
consider when planning your exercise program? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Current fitness level, age, quality
of motor control and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔When training, 80% of a session
is dedicated to refining skills the client has already
learned and 20% to learning new skills
What are the 4 elements to Trunk Integration? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1. Breathing
2. Inner Unit
3. Outer Units
4. Spinal Mobility
answers
Name the 9 Pilates Principles - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1.
Breathing
2. Concentration
3. Control
4. Centering
5. Precision
6. Balanced Muscle Development
7. Rhythm/Flow
8. Whole Body Movement
9. Relaxation
Name 5 Pilates Movement Principles - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1. Whole Body Movement
2. Trunk Integration
3. Lower Body Training
4. Upper body Training
5. Mobility and Restoration
, What are the 3 levels of observation an instructor can use
to analyze a client's movement? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Global, Integrated Planar, and Local
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with
thoracic kyphosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Thoracic
extensors (weak or long), scapular stabilizers (weak or
long), and anterior chest muscles (tight or short)
When training clients what key factors are important to
consider when planning your exercise program? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Current fitness level, age, quality
of motor control and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔When training, 80% of a session
is dedicated to refining skills the client has already
learned and 20% to learning new skills
What are the 4 elements to Trunk Integration? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1. Breathing
2. Inner Unit
3. Outer Units
4. Spinal Mobility
