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Balanced Body Written Test Out
Questions & Answers
1. Pilates Mat 1
Answer Written
2. List the 9 Pilates Principles
Answer 1. Breathing
2. Concentration
3. Control
4. Centering
5. Precision
6. Balanced Muscle Development
7. Rhythm/Flow
8. Whole Body Movement
9. Relaxation
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3. Name 5 Pilates Movement Principles
Answer 1. Lower core activation
2. Neutral spine
3. Abdominal strengthening
4. Shoulder stability/mobility
5. Alignment
4. Name the 4 muscles of the core/inner unit
Answer 1. Transverse Abdominus
2. Pelvic floor
3. Multifidi
4. Diaphragm
5. What country was Joseph Pilates born in?
Answer Germany around 1883
6. In what year did Joesph Pilates move to the US?
Answer 1926
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7. What American city did Joesph Pilates live and teach in?
Answer New York City
8. Circle exercises that are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis
Answer 100 Rolling like a ball
Double straight leg stretch
OK =
-Swan
-Side leg series
-Side leg kicks
9. Name 3 mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy
Answer 1. Side leg series
2. Cat/cow
3. Pregnant cat
10. What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis
Answer Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)
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Pubic Symphysis
11. List two ways to modify spine stretch for clients with tight hamstrings
Answer 1. Bend knees slightly
2. Sit on a mat, towel, block
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