Pilates Mat Basic Course Exam Verified 2024
% of adults who will be incapacitated by back pain at some point in their life - ANSWER-
80%
A Pilates program should achieve a balance between: - ANSWER-Abdominal work
Spinal flexors
Spinal extensors
Rotators
Lateral flexors
Abduction - ANSWER-Moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body
Achieving Flow in Class - ANSWER-Clear and concise sequencing
Logical progression with smooth transitions
Dividing attention equally
A personable and sensitive approach
Clear communication between instructor and clients
Acromioclavicular - ANSWER-Location where the collarbone meets the shoulder
Adduction - ANSWER-Moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body
Agonist - ANSWER-Principle muscle - cause primary movement when it contracts
All or nothing principle - ANSWER-Muscle fiber either contracts completely or not at all
Anatomical position - ANSWER-Body facing forward, feet are parallel to each other,
arms are at he sides with the palms facing forward
Antagonist - ANSWER-A muscle whose action opposes the action of another muscle
, Anterior Tilt - ANSWER-If ASIS is higher than PS (arch)
Arthritis - ANSWER-Inflammation of a joint
ASIS - ANSWER-Anterior superior iliac spine
Assist - ANSWER-Utilizing external means (apparatus) to achieve specific goals
Atlas - ANSWER-(C1), first cervical vertebrae, supports head
Axis of Motion - ANSWER-Rotation on an axis
Belly of the muscle - ANSWER-Central part of muscle
Benefits of Breathing - ANSWER-Oxygenate blood and nourish body on cellular level
Improve circulation
Calm body and mind
Encourage concentration
Recruit appropriate muscles for the movements
Provide rhythm for movements
Benefits of working in neutral position - ANSWER-Encourages balanced muscular
development of pelvic complex, and correct muscle recruitment.
Using neutral spine position teaches efficient posture and lateral alignment.
Breath Cycle - ANSWER-Process of Inhalation and Exhalation
Cardiac Muscles - ANSWER-Found in heart and is structurally and functionally similar
to both skeletal and smooth muscles
Functional syncytium = Functions as a single unit for contraction
Dependent on oxygen
Contraction = Involuntary
Cartilaginous - ANSWER-Slightly movable joint i.e. sacroiliac joint (between ilium and
sacrum)
Categories of Synovial Joints - ANSWER-Gliding Joint i.e. clavicle, scapula
Spheroid Joint (Ball and socket) i.e. hip and shoulder
Ginglymus Joint (Hinge) i.e.knee and elbow
Trochoid Joint (Pivot) atlas-axis
Condyloid Joint i.e. metacarpal - phalangeal / fingers
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