Balanced Body Test Questions And
Answers A+ Graded
9 Pilates Principles CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Breathing
2. Balanced Muscle Development
3. Centering
4. Control
5. Concentration
6. Precision
7. Relaxation
8. Rhythm/Flow
9. Whole Body Movement
5 muscles of the core or inner unit CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Diaphragm
2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
What country was Joseph Pilates born in? CORRECT ANSWERS Germany
In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? CORRECT ANSWERS 1926
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in? CORRECT ANSWERS New York
City
Which of the following mat exercises are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis?
-100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
-Swan
-Side leg series
-Single leg kicks CORRECT ANSWERS -100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability)
, 2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis? CORRECT ANSWERS ASIS and Pubic
Bone
-In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. Slightly bend the knees
2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box
Name 4-6 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems
CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Roll Up
2. Rolling like a Ball
3. Open Leg Rocker
4. Swimming
5. Saw
6. Double leg Stretch
List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates movement CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Inhale
facilitates spinal extension
2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion
3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation
4. Exhale activates your core
5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone
Name 3 Pre-Pilates exercises for engaging the core CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Fingertip
Abdominals
2. Breathing/Pelvic Floor Engagement
3. All Fours Abdominals
Name 6 Pre-Pilates exercises for increasing scapular mobility and stability CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. Telescope Arms - Shoulder Mobility
2. Sternum Drop - Scapular Stability
3. Angels in the Snow - Shoulder Mobility
4. Pinwheel - Mobility
5. Plank - Stability
6. Standing Wall Pushup - Stability
Name 4 Pre-Pilates Exercises for teaching pelvic stability CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
Marching
2. Toe taps
3. Opposite Arm/Leg Reach
4. Marching in Bridge
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