Stott Pilates – Mods-lat Equipment-Essences
Questions with Answers
1. Modifications can ___ or ___ the intensity of an exercise and also allow for the
functional __ of a client - correct answers increase, decrease, limitations
2. neck tension may result in weakness in any of these three areas: - correct
answers (1) upper mid-back, (2) cervical flexors, (3) abdominals
3. When tension develops in the wrists during weight-bearing exercises, position
the hands slightly ____ to reduce the ___ at the wrist - correct answers forward,
angle.
4. The fitness circle resistance ring is most often used for what purpose? - correct
answers to increase exercise intensity and add upper- and lower-body
resistance to mat exercises
5. How can the fitness circle help create awareness of scapular stabilization? In
what two exercises, used in what way? - correct answers in exercises like
rolling like a ball or single leg stretch, this can be achieved by holding the ring
between the hands and pressing gently.
6. How might you use the flex-band in the Roll-up? - correct answers wrapping the
flex-band around the feet will assist the roll up and support the weight of the torso
on the roll down
7. The ultimate aim of the Stott Pilates math work repertoire is to provide clients
with a ____ yet _____ exercise program. - correct answers safe, challenging
8. modifications that change the starting alignment somewhat or incorporate light
equipment can facilitate the _____ of the Stott Pilates system - correct answers
individualization
9. Each Stott Pilates exercise has a specific ____. In most exercises more than one
___ is involved, but more emphasis may be placed on some than others. -
Correct answers goal. element
10. Keep the _____ of each exercise in mind so that modifications can be made
while still working toward the goal. - correct answers essence
11. How can you allow for modifications while still working toward the goal of the
exercise? - correct answers keep the essence of the exercise is mind
Questions with Answers
1. Modifications can ___ or ___ the intensity of an exercise and also allow for the
functional __ of a client - correct answers increase, decrease, limitations
2. neck tension may result in weakness in any of these three areas: - correct
answers (1) upper mid-back, (2) cervical flexors, (3) abdominals
3. When tension develops in the wrists during weight-bearing exercises, position
the hands slightly ____ to reduce the ___ at the wrist - correct answers forward,
angle.
4. The fitness circle resistance ring is most often used for what purpose? - correct
answers to increase exercise intensity and add upper- and lower-body
resistance to mat exercises
5. How can the fitness circle help create awareness of scapular stabilization? In
what two exercises, used in what way? - correct answers in exercises like
rolling like a ball or single leg stretch, this can be achieved by holding the ring
between the hands and pressing gently.
6. How might you use the flex-band in the Roll-up? - correct answers wrapping the
flex-band around the feet will assist the roll up and support the weight of the torso
on the roll down
7. The ultimate aim of the Stott Pilates math work repertoire is to provide clients
with a ____ yet _____ exercise program. - correct answers safe, challenging
8. modifications that change the starting alignment somewhat or incorporate light
equipment can facilitate the _____ of the Stott Pilates system - correct answers
individualization
9. Each Stott Pilates exercise has a specific ____. In most exercises more than one
___ is involved, but more emphasis may be placed on some than others. -
Correct answers goal. element
10. Keep the _____ of each exercise in mind so that modifications can be made
while still working toward the goal. - correct answers essence
11. How can you allow for modifications while still working toward the goal of the
exercise? - correct answers keep the essence of the exercise is mind
