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BALANCED BODY WRITTE N TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S | 100%
VERIFIED
Question 1: What are the 9 Pilates Principles?
CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Breathing 2. Balanced Muscle
Development 3. Centering 4. Control 5. Concentration 6.Precision 7. Relaxation 8. Rhythm/Flow 9. Whole Body Movement
Question 2: What are the 5 Pilates Movement Principles?
CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Breathing 2. Lower Core
Activation 3. Lumbopelvic Stability 4. Neutral Spine 5.Release Work
Question 3: What are the 5 muscles of the core or inner
unit?
CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Diaphragm 2. Multifidi 3.
Pelvic Floor 4. Psoas 5. Transversus abdominus
Question 4: What country was Joseph Pilates born in?
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CORRECT ANSWER: Germany
Question 5: In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the
US?
CORRECT ANSWER: 1926
Question 6: What US city did Joseph Pilates live and
teach in?
CORRECT ANSWER: New York City
Question 7: 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
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CORRECT ANSWER: -100 -Rolling like a Ball -Double
straight leg stretch
Question 8: Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe
throughout pregnancy
CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Side leg lifts (abductors, core
stability) 2. Mermaid/Side stretch 3. Cat/cow
Question 9: What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis?
CORRECT ANSWER: ASIS and Pubic Bone -In supine,
these are parallel to the ground -In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
Question 10: List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch
for clients with tight hamstrings
CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Slightly bend the knees 2. Sit
up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box
Question 11: Name 4-6 mat exercises that require caution
for clients with low back problems
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CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Roll Up 2. Rolling like a Ball
- Open Leg Rocker 4. Swimming 5. Saw 6. Double leg
Stretch
Question 12: List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates
movement
CORRECT ANSWER: 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
Question 13: Name 3 Pre-Pilates exercises for engaging
the core
CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Fingertip Abdominals 2.
Breathing/Pelvic Floor Engagement 3. All Fours Abdominals
Question 14: Name 6 Pre-Pilates exercises for increasing
scapular mobility and stability
CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Telescope Arms - Shoulder
Mobility 2. Sternum Drop - Scapular Stability 3. Angels