Basi Pilates Exam Preparation
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Before developing the Pilates method/Contrology, Joseph Pilates was
A: A. Dancer and director.
B. Stock broker and businessman.
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
D. Doctor and professor.
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
The information obtained in a postural screening includes which of the following?
A. Overall symmetry, height, weight, and balance.
B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations. C. Pelvic
symmetry, muscular patterns, and movement deviations.
D. Overall symmetry, alignment deviations, and proprioception.
B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations.
The Pilates exercises rocking, grasshopper, and swimming, which are performed
on the reformer, are:
A. Performed holding the straps or rope handles.
B. Performed at the beginning of a reformer workout.
C. Easily performed by participants with spinal stenosis.
D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.
D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.
The primary muscles/muscle groups that make up the core are:
A. Transverse abdominis, abdominal external oblique, iliocostalis, and adductors.
B. Hamstrings, rectus abdominis, abdominal internal oblique, and tensor fascia
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,latae.
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
D. Transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
An example of assisted retraction and resisted protraction on the Pilates
apparatus is:
A. Pulling straps on the reformer.
B. Swan from floor on the low chair.
C. Swan on the ladder barrel.
D. Swan on the low chair.
D. Swan on the low chair.
Which of the following describes the muscular contraction in which the muscle
shortens to produce force and accelerate movement?
A. Concentric.
B. Isometric.
C. Eccentric.
D. Isotonic.
A. Concentric.
Identify which of the following ARE within the scope of practice for a Pilates
teacher.
a. Prescribing an exercise program
b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
c. Prescribing diets or recommending supplements.
d.Diagnosing a client with any medical, mental or physical condition.
b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
Identify which of the following ARE NOT within the scope of practice for a Pilates
teacher.
a. Promote exercise to improve overall health
b. Coach, provide general information and direct clients to seek medical
attention.
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,c. Offering counseling.
d. Recognize conditions that would preclude a client from safely participating in a
Pilates exercise program.
c. Offering counseling.
Which of the following cues can improve the start position for Standing Chest
Expansion?
a. Draw the shoulder blades together
b. Hips back and chest forward
c. Weight in the heels
d. Reach the crown of the head to the ceiling
d. Reach the crown of the head to the ceiling
Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what?
a. Contrology
b. Pilates
c. Physical culture
d. Life fitness
a. Contrology
During your session, you notice the client stops moving when you are providing a
tactile cue. What might this indicate?
a. The client was unaware they stopped
b. The client may be unclear about the tactile cue purpose
c. The client may not hear you well
d. The client may want you to demonstrate
b. The client may be unclear of the tactile cue purpose
Which of the following should be the focus of a Pilates program for a semi-
professional athlete with hypermobility?
a. Core control and flexibility
b. Range of motion and core control
c. Flexibility and control
d. Strength and stability
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, d. Strength and stability
Which of the following symptoms requires immediate cessation of exercise with a
pregnant client and follow-up consultation with her physician?
a. Low back pain
b. Nausea
c. Abdominal pain
d. Headache
c. Abdominal pain
Which of the following is reason NOT to physically modify Pilates equipment?
a. The equipment will no longer be aesthetically pleasing
b. The integrity of the equipment might be compromised
c. Many exercises will have to be re-designed
d. The equipment might require more maintenance
b. The integrity of the equipment might be compromised
Which of the following muscles would benefit from a stretch after long duration
of sitting?
a. Rectus abdominus
b. IT band
c. Vastus lateralis
d. Rectus femoris
d. Rectus femoris
A common similarity between Semi-circle, Rollover, and Long spine massage is
which of the following?
a. The focus of each is spinal articulation
b. The focus of each is flexion
c. The focus of each is UE strength
d. The focus is spinal extension
a. The focus of each is spinal articulation
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Newest With Complete Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers|
Brand New Version!
Before developing the Pilates method/Contrology, Joseph Pilates was
A: A. Dancer and director.
B. Stock broker and businessman.
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
D. Doctor and professor.
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
The information obtained in a postural screening includes which of the following?
A. Overall symmetry, height, weight, and balance.
B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations. C. Pelvic
symmetry, muscular patterns, and movement deviations.
D. Overall symmetry, alignment deviations, and proprioception.
B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations.
The Pilates exercises rocking, grasshopper, and swimming, which are performed
on the reformer, are:
A. Performed holding the straps or rope handles.
B. Performed at the beginning of a reformer workout.
C. Easily performed by participants with spinal stenosis.
D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.
D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.
The primary muscles/muscle groups that make up the core are:
A. Transverse abdominis, abdominal external oblique, iliocostalis, and adductors.
B. Hamstrings, rectus abdominis, abdominal internal oblique, and tensor fascia
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,latae.
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
D. Transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
An example of assisted retraction and resisted protraction on the Pilates
apparatus is:
A. Pulling straps on the reformer.
B. Swan from floor on the low chair.
C. Swan on the ladder barrel.
D. Swan on the low chair.
D. Swan on the low chair.
Which of the following describes the muscular contraction in which the muscle
shortens to produce force and accelerate movement?
A. Concentric.
B. Isometric.
C. Eccentric.
D. Isotonic.
A. Concentric.
Identify which of the following ARE within the scope of practice for a Pilates
teacher.
a. Prescribing an exercise program
b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
c. Prescribing diets or recommending supplements.
d.Diagnosing a client with any medical, mental or physical condition.
b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
Identify which of the following ARE NOT within the scope of practice for a Pilates
teacher.
a. Promote exercise to improve overall health
b. Coach, provide general information and direct clients to seek medical
attention.
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,c. Offering counseling.
d. Recognize conditions that would preclude a client from safely participating in a
Pilates exercise program.
c. Offering counseling.
Which of the following cues can improve the start position for Standing Chest
Expansion?
a. Draw the shoulder blades together
b. Hips back and chest forward
c. Weight in the heels
d. Reach the crown of the head to the ceiling
d. Reach the crown of the head to the ceiling
Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what?
a. Contrology
b. Pilates
c. Physical culture
d. Life fitness
a. Contrology
During your session, you notice the client stops moving when you are providing a
tactile cue. What might this indicate?
a. The client was unaware they stopped
b. The client may be unclear about the tactile cue purpose
c. The client may not hear you well
d. The client may want you to demonstrate
b. The client may be unclear of the tactile cue purpose
Which of the following should be the focus of a Pilates program for a semi-
professional athlete with hypermobility?
a. Core control and flexibility
b. Range of motion and core control
c. Flexibility and control
d. Strength and stability
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, d. Strength and stability
Which of the following symptoms requires immediate cessation of exercise with a
pregnant client and follow-up consultation with her physician?
a. Low back pain
b. Nausea
c. Abdominal pain
d. Headache
c. Abdominal pain
Which of the following is reason NOT to physically modify Pilates equipment?
a. The equipment will no longer be aesthetically pleasing
b. The integrity of the equipment might be compromised
c. Many exercises will have to be re-designed
d. The equipment might require more maintenance
b. The integrity of the equipment might be compromised
Which of the following muscles would benefit from a stretch after long duration
of sitting?
a. Rectus abdominus
b. IT band
c. Vastus lateralis
d. Rectus femoris
d. Rectus femoris
A common similarity between Semi-circle, Rollover, and Long spine massage is
which of the following?
a. The focus of each is spinal articulation
b. The focus of each is flexion
c. The focus of each is UE strength
d. The focus is spinal extension
a. The focus of each is spinal articulation
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