BASI Pilates Written Exam
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Joseph pilates was born when and where?
Germany, dusseldorf, 1883
What was the purpose of pilates in England?
Worked in a rehabilitation center for the sick and disabled at a war camp.
He arrived in America when?
Arrived in new york city in 1926.
Controlology: what is it?
To maintain appropriate alignment and positioning, stabilizing muscle groups are stimulated to
contract isometrically.
What are the 10 principles of pilates?
Awareness
Balance
Breath
Concentration
Center
Control
Efficiency
Flow
Precision
Harmony
,(all bad bitches can call christy, especially for precision and harmony)
When is your pelvis in a neutral position?
When two asis are on the same transverse plane and the asis and pubic symphysis are on the
same horizontal plane
When the pelvis is not neutral, can the spine be?
The pelvis must be neutral when the spine is neutral, but it can also be neutral when the spine is
not.
What benefits can a neutral pelvis offer?
Promotes the proper recruitment and growth of muscles. Teaches proper alignment and effective
posture.
Body segments above and below the pelvis are influenced by its alignment.
What are the benefits of breathing in pilates?
-oxygenates blood
-improve circulation
-calm the mind and body
-encourage concentration
-recruit the appropriate muscles for the movements
-provide an 'inner' rhythm for the movements
What takes place throughout the breathing cycle?
The diaphragm expands and lowers the cavity during inhalation.
There is less pressure inside the lungs than there is outside.
When you exhale, the diaphragm relaxes and reduces the cavity's volume.
Raises the lungs' internal pressure and balances the external pressure
(air is forced out).
, To what extent does the diaphragm contribute to the respiratory effort?
75%
What breathing techniques are used in pilates? And why?
"intercostal breathing" is lateral breathing.
When performing exercises while inhaling,
It keeps the abs contracted.
Shaped breathing: what is it?
Making use of breathing patterns
Muscle focus: what is it?
The muscle or group of muscles that the exercise is primarily focused on
Objectives: what are they?
The goal explains how the muscle being used works. There might be multiple goals even though
there is only one muscle focus.
Which cues are there?
The actual performance of the exercise serves as a cue.
Results come from precision.
The cue is to communicate, which promotes understanding and ultimately results in success.
Movers: what are they?
Creating or managing motion
Who are the adversaries?
Actions that are contrary to movers
With Answers Focus On Your
Success
Joseph pilates was born when and where?
Germany, dusseldorf, 1883
What was the purpose of pilates in England?
Worked in a rehabilitation center for the sick and disabled at a war camp.
He arrived in America when?
Arrived in new york city in 1926.
Controlology: what is it?
To maintain appropriate alignment and positioning, stabilizing muscle groups are stimulated to
contract isometrically.
What are the 10 principles of pilates?
Awareness
Balance
Breath
Concentration
Center
Control
Efficiency
Flow
Precision
Harmony
,(all bad bitches can call christy, especially for precision and harmony)
When is your pelvis in a neutral position?
When two asis are on the same transverse plane and the asis and pubic symphysis are on the
same horizontal plane
When the pelvis is not neutral, can the spine be?
The pelvis must be neutral when the spine is neutral, but it can also be neutral when the spine is
not.
What benefits can a neutral pelvis offer?
Promotes the proper recruitment and growth of muscles. Teaches proper alignment and effective
posture.
Body segments above and below the pelvis are influenced by its alignment.
What are the benefits of breathing in pilates?
-oxygenates blood
-improve circulation
-calm the mind and body
-encourage concentration
-recruit the appropriate muscles for the movements
-provide an 'inner' rhythm for the movements
What takes place throughout the breathing cycle?
The diaphragm expands and lowers the cavity during inhalation.
There is less pressure inside the lungs than there is outside.
When you exhale, the diaphragm relaxes and reduces the cavity's volume.
Raises the lungs' internal pressure and balances the external pressure
(air is forced out).
, To what extent does the diaphragm contribute to the respiratory effort?
75%
What breathing techniques are used in pilates? And why?
"intercostal breathing" is lateral breathing.
When performing exercises while inhaling,
It keeps the abs contracted.
Shaped breathing: what is it?
Making use of breathing patterns
Muscle focus: what is it?
The muscle or group of muscles that the exercise is primarily focused on
Objectives: what are they?
The goal explains how the muscle being used works. There might be multiple goals even though
there is only one muscle focus.
Which cues are there?
The actual performance of the exercise serves as a cue.
Results come from precision.
The cue is to communicate, which promotes understanding and ultimately results in success.
Movers: what are they?
Creating or managing motion
Who are the adversaries?
Actions that are contrary to movers
