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2026 BASI PILATES WRITTEN EXAM
COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) GUARANTEED PASS/TOP-RATED
A+.
BASI PILATES
Maximize your success on the BASI Pilates Written Exam with
focused preparation that strengthens your understanding of
Pilates principles, anatomy, exercise repertoire, and teaching
methodology for all apparatus. It is specifically designed for
Pilates instructors seeking certification through the Body Arts
and Science International (BASI) system to validate their
knowledge and teaching proficiency.
What is an example of an exercise that puts pressure on the
cervical spine? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... control balance
What is an exercise that involved flexion from an erect
position, particularly with legs straight? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER
....... Roll down
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What is an exercise that involves flexion with rotation? ✓
✓...... ANSWER ....... Saw
What is an exercise that involves extension of the torso with
excessive load on the lumbar spine? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER
....... rocking
What are the 3 steps that you should do if a clients
movement is assential to the clients lifestyle but still might
be contraindicated? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... initial
limitation
correct movement pattern in the studio
medical consultation
What is disc protrusion? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... focal
bulge of disc
What is disc extrusion? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... center of
disc extrudes out the disc into the neural canal
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What is spinal stenosis? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER .......
narrowing of spinal canal
What is arthritis? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... inflamation if a
joint
what is osteoporosis? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... reduction
in bone density and strength
what is lumbosacral strain? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER .......
injury to muscle/ligaments of spine
What vertebral conditions are aggravated by extension
(aided by flexion)? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... sponylolysis,
spinal stenosis, lumbosacral strain
What vertebral conditions are aggravated by flexion (aided by
extension)? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... disc injuries
osteoporosis
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What is a modification of the hundred prep? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... bed knees
What is a modification of the hundred? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER
....... height of legs (closer to 90)
What is a modification of the teaser prep? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... knees bent
What is a modification of the single leg footwork on the
chair? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... bent knees
What is a modificiation of any long sitting series (arms sitting
series, spine twist) ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... bend knees
for hamstring tightness
What is a modification of the basic swan? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... legs down
What is a modification of rocking prep? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER
....... smaller ROM and not holding on as long
2026 BASI PILATES WRITTEN EXAM
COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) GUARANTEED PASS/TOP-RATED
A+.
BASI PILATES
Maximize your success on the BASI Pilates Written Exam with
focused preparation that strengthens your understanding of
Pilates principles, anatomy, exercise repertoire, and teaching
methodology for all apparatus. It is specifically designed for
Pilates instructors seeking certification through the Body Arts
and Science International (BASI) system to validate their
knowledge and teaching proficiency.
What is an example of an exercise that puts pressure on the
cervical spine? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... control balance
What is an exercise that involved flexion from an erect
position, particularly with legs straight? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER
....... Roll down
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What is an exercise that involves flexion with rotation? ✓
✓...... ANSWER ....... Saw
What is an exercise that involves extension of the torso with
excessive load on the lumbar spine? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER
....... rocking
What are the 3 steps that you should do if a clients
movement is assential to the clients lifestyle but still might
be contraindicated? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... initial
limitation
correct movement pattern in the studio
medical consultation
What is disc protrusion? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... focal
bulge of disc
What is disc extrusion? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... center of
disc extrudes out the disc into the neural canal
, Page 3 of 50
What is spinal stenosis? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER .......
narrowing of spinal canal
What is arthritis? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... inflamation if a
joint
what is osteoporosis? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... reduction
in bone density and strength
what is lumbosacral strain? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER .......
injury to muscle/ligaments of spine
What vertebral conditions are aggravated by extension
(aided by flexion)? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... sponylolysis,
spinal stenosis, lumbosacral strain
What vertebral conditions are aggravated by flexion (aided by
extension)? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... disc injuries
osteoporosis
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What is a modification of the hundred prep? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... bed knees
What is a modification of the hundred? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER
....... height of legs (closer to 90)
What is a modification of the teaser prep? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... knees bent
What is a modification of the single leg footwork on the
chair? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... bent knees
What is a modificiation of any long sitting series (arms sitting
series, spine twist) ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... bend knees
for hamstring tightness
What is a modification of the basic swan? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... legs down
What is a modification of rocking prep? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER
....... smaller ROM and not holding on as long
