Study and Review Forms BASI Exam Questions and Answers–Graded A

Study and Review Forms BASI Exam Questions and Answers–Graded A What is the primary muscle focus and objective of the Supine Leg Series of the Hip Work? - Answer ️️ -Hip adductors What are the benefits of working in a neutral pelvis position? - Answer ️️ --encourages balanced muscular development and correct muscle recruitment -teaches correct posture and allignment - Define the action of the diaphragm? - Answer ️️ -inhale- diaphragm lowers making the pressure inside less than the pressure outside (enlarges the thoracic cavity) exhale- diaphragm relaxes equalizing the pressure in the lungs What is the value of defining Muscle Focus, Objectives and Cures for exercises? - Answer ️️ - Because in order to fully understand an exercise, the movement needs to be analyzed so it can be aplied by the teacher What is the difference between a Series and a Group? - Answer ️️ -Series are always done together, groups may be done seperately What were the three activities that Joseph Pilates did to overcome his childhood ailments? - Answer ️️ -bodybuilding, gymnastics, and diving How would you implement "coupling" pattern in correcting an anterior tilt of the pelvis? - Answer ️️ -abdominals and hamstrings Why is the BASI principle of "harmony" the one principle out of the alphabetical order? - Answer ️️ -??? Define the term imprinting and how it can be used in the Pelvic Curl? - Answer ️️ -it is a way of using the image of an imprint of the body into the ground to bring results. this way the actual muscle focus in minimized and the focus is shifted to the movement of the bones or body part. in the pelvic curl, an imprint of the spine in the ground is imagined to result in sequential articulation of the spine without excessive muscle activity Why is the art of "Cuing" so important to the success of a session? - Answer ️️ -key aspect of communication between the teacher and student