PILATES BALANCED BODY EXAM | QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a client's movement patterns?
- (CORRECT ANSWER)global, integrated planar and local
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do you want to line up with
the plumb line of gravity? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Tip of earlobe, top of shoulder, center of rib cage, high
point of illiac creast, mid-point of the lateral side of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of
the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Thoracic
extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest muscles are tight or short
When training clients what key factors are important to consider when planning our exercise program? -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? - (CORRECT ANSWER)When training, 80% of a
session is dedicated to refining skills the client has already learned and 20% to learn new skills.
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Breathing, inner unit, outer
units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves - (CORRECT ANSWER)downward, drawing
air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement - (CORRECT ANSWER)extension
The inner unity or core includes what muscles - (CORRECT ANSWER)Pelvic floor, transverse abdominis,
multifidi and diaphragm
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, What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath in relationship to the transversus abdominis -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Fingertip abdominals
All four abdominals
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires - (CORRECT ANSWER)Reflexively in reaction to
postural changes and load being placed on the spine, Consciously when needed for support, and helps
to propel the body forward.
Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability - (CORRECT ANSWER)marching, toe taps, dead bugs
Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone - (CORRECT ANSWER)swimming
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and glutes while training stability in the oblique
slings is - (CORRECT ANSWER)bridge marching
The primary functions of the spine include - (CORRECT ANSWER)Force transference
Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae - (CORRECT ANSWER)atlas
The purpose of the tail wag and seated side stretch is to facilitate and enhance what spinal movements -
(CORRECT ANSWER)lateral flexion
Movements of the spine in the sagittal or "wheel" plane include - (CORRECT ANSWER)flexion and
extension
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ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION
(JUST RELEASED)
What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a client's movement patterns?
- (CORRECT ANSWER)global, integrated planar and local
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do you want to line up with
the plumb line of gravity? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Tip of earlobe, top of shoulder, center of rib cage, high
point of illiac creast, mid-point of the lateral side of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of
the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Thoracic
extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest muscles are tight or short
When training clients what key factors are important to consider when planning our exercise program? -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? - (CORRECT ANSWER)When training, 80% of a
session is dedicated to refining skills the client has already learned and 20% to learn new skills.
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Breathing, inner unit, outer
units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves - (CORRECT ANSWER)downward, drawing
air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement - (CORRECT ANSWER)extension
The inner unity or core includes what muscles - (CORRECT ANSWER)Pelvic floor, transverse abdominis,
multifidi and diaphragm
1
, What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath in relationship to the transversus abdominis -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Fingertip abdominals
All four abdominals
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires - (CORRECT ANSWER)Reflexively in reaction to
postural changes and load being placed on the spine, Consciously when needed for support, and helps
to propel the body forward.
Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability - (CORRECT ANSWER)marching, toe taps, dead bugs
Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone - (CORRECT ANSWER)swimming
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and glutes while training stability in the oblique
slings is - (CORRECT ANSWER)bridge marching
The primary functions of the spine include - (CORRECT ANSWER)Force transference
Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae - (CORRECT ANSWER)atlas
The purpose of the tail wag and seated side stretch is to facilitate and enhance what spinal movements -
(CORRECT ANSWER)lateral flexion
Movements of the spine in the sagittal or "wheel" plane include - (CORRECT ANSWER)flexion and
extension
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