STOTT Pilates Exam Questions and
Answers | In-Depth Movement
Analysis and Explanations | Grade A+
• In STOTT Pilates, inhale through the ___ and exhale through the ___. -✓✓Nose,
mouth
• Exhalation is performed with ___ lips. -✓✓Pursed
• 3-D breathing emphasizes expansion into ___ and ___ rib cage. -✓✓Posterior,
lateral
• Under-utilized breathing areas include the ___ and ___ rib cage. -✓✓Posterior,
lateral
• Deep exhalation helps activate the ___ muscle. -✓✓Transversus abdominis
• The transversus abdominis is also called the ___ abdominal muscle. -✓✓Deep
• The transversus abdominis stabilizes the ___ region. -✓✓Lumbo-pelvic
• Neutral spine relies on ___ muscle activation. -✓✓Deep core
• Pelvic floor contraction assists activation of the ___. -✓✓Transversus abdominis
• Breathing pattern helps reduce tension in ___ and ___. -✓✓Neck, shoulders
• Proper breathing promotes ___. -✓✓Relaxation
• During inhale, rib cage moves ___ and ___. -✓✓Out, up
• During exhale, rib cage moves ___ and ___. -✓✓In, down
• Inhale promotes spinal ___. -✓✓Extension
,• Exhale promotes spinal ___. -✓✓Flexion
• Client lifts shoulders while breathing. Issue? -✓✓Neck tension
• Client breathes shallowly in chest only. Missing? -✓✓3-D breathing
• Deep breath should expand ___ rib cage. -✓✓Posterior
• Breath supports ___ stability. -✓✓Core
• Define 3-D breathing -✓✓Multidirectional rib cage expansion
• Exhale engages ___ support muscles. -✓✓Deep
• Client holds breath during movement. Result? -✓✓Loss of control
• Breath should be ___ and controlled. -✓✓Smooth
• Define Transversus abdominis function -✓✓Core stabilization
• Pelvic floor works with ___ abdominis. -✓✓Transversus
• Overuse of upper chest breathing leads to ___ tension. -✓✓Shoulder
• Proper breathing avoids ___ tension. -✓✓Unnecessary
• Define Neutral spine breathing -✓✓Core engaged without movement
• Rib cage expands ___ during inhale. -✓✓Laterally
• No rib movement during inhale. Problem? -✓✓Poor breathing pattern
• Breath aids ___ control. -✓✓Movement
• Define Pursed lip breathing -✓✓Controlled exhalation
• Exhale helps ___ abdominal wall. -✓✓Flatten
, • Belly pushes out excessively. Issue? -✓✓Lack of control
• Deep breathing supports ___ alignment. -✓✓Spinal
• Define Posterior breathing -✓✓Back rib expansion
• Breath should not elevate ___. -✓✓Shoulders
• Client grips neck while breathing. Cause? -✓✓Poor technique
• Exhale facilitates ___ activation. -✓✓Core
• Define Lateral breathing -✓✓Side rib expansion
• Breath pattern enhances ___. -✓✓Relaxation
• Client feels dizzy. Likely cause? -✓✓Improper breathing
• Breath supports ___ efficiency. -✓✓Exercise
• Define Deep support muscles -✓✓Core stabilizers
• Rib cage movement reflects ___ breathing. -✓✓Proper
• Minimal rib expansion. Missing? -✓✓3-D breath
• Inhale should not overuse ___. -✓✓Chest
• Define Lumbo-pelvic stability -✓✓Control of lower spine
• Breath links to ___ control. -✓✓Postural
• Excessive abdominal bracing. Issue? -✓✓Restricted breathing
• Breath and ___ coordination is essential. -✓✓Movement
Answers | In-Depth Movement
Analysis and Explanations | Grade A+
• In STOTT Pilates, inhale through the ___ and exhale through the ___. -✓✓Nose,
mouth
• Exhalation is performed with ___ lips. -✓✓Pursed
• 3-D breathing emphasizes expansion into ___ and ___ rib cage. -✓✓Posterior,
lateral
• Under-utilized breathing areas include the ___ and ___ rib cage. -✓✓Posterior,
lateral
• Deep exhalation helps activate the ___ muscle. -✓✓Transversus abdominis
• The transversus abdominis is also called the ___ abdominal muscle. -✓✓Deep
• The transversus abdominis stabilizes the ___ region. -✓✓Lumbo-pelvic
• Neutral spine relies on ___ muscle activation. -✓✓Deep core
• Pelvic floor contraction assists activation of the ___. -✓✓Transversus abdominis
• Breathing pattern helps reduce tension in ___ and ___. -✓✓Neck, shoulders
• Proper breathing promotes ___. -✓✓Relaxation
• During inhale, rib cage moves ___ and ___. -✓✓Out, up
• During exhale, rib cage moves ___ and ___. -✓✓In, down
• Inhale promotes spinal ___. -✓✓Extension
,• Exhale promotes spinal ___. -✓✓Flexion
• Client lifts shoulders while breathing. Issue? -✓✓Neck tension
• Client breathes shallowly in chest only. Missing? -✓✓3-D breathing
• Deep breath should expand ___ rib cage. -✓✓Posterior
• Breath supports ___ stability. -✓✓Core
• Define 3-D breathing -✓✓Multidirectional rib cage expansion
• Exhale engages ___ support muscles. -✓✓Deep
• Client holds breath during movement. Result? -✓✓Loss of control
• Breath should be ___ and controlled. -✓✓Smooth
• Define Transversus abdominis function -✓✓Core stabilization
• Pelvic floor works with ___ abdominis. -✓✓Transversus
• Overuse of upper chest breathing leads to ___ tension. -✓✓Shoulder
• Proper breathing avoids ___ tension. -✓✓Unnecessary
• Define Neutral spine breathing -✓✓Core engaged without movement
• Rib cage expands ___ during inhale. -✓✓Laterally
• No rib movement during inhale. Problem? -✓✓Poor breathing pattern
• Breath aids ___ control. -✓✓Movement
• Define Pursed lip breathing -✓✓Controlled exhalation
• Exhale helps ___ abdominal wall. -✓✓Flatten
, • Belly pushes out excessively. Issue? -✓✓Lack of control
• Deep breathing supports ___ alignment. -✓✓Spinal
• Define Posterior breathing -✓✓Back rib expansion
• Breath should not elevate ___. -✓✓Shoulders
• Client grips neck while breathing. Cause? -✓✓Poor technique
• Exhale facilitates ___ activation. -✓✓Core
• Define Lateral breathing -✓✓Side rib expansion
• Breath pattern enhances ___. -✓✓Relaxation
• Client feels dizzy. Likely cause? -✓✓Improper breathing
• Breath supports ___ efficiency. -✓✓Exercise
• Define Deep support muscles -✓✓Core stabilizers
• Rib cage movement reflects ___ breathing. -✓✓Proper
• Minimal rib expansion. Missing? -✓✓3-D breath
• Inhale should not overuse ___. -✓✓Chest
• Define Lumbo-pelvic stability -✓✓Control of lower spine
• Breath links to ___ control. -✓✓Postural
• Excessive abdominal bracing. Issue? -✓✓Restricted breathing
• Breath and ___ coordination is essential. -✓✓Movement
