PILATES BALANCED BODY EXAM | QUESTIONS
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What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a client's
movement patterns? - ANSWER global, integrated planar and local
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do you
want to line up with the plumb line of gravity? - ANSWER Tip of earlobe, top of
shoulder, center of rib cage, high point of illiac creast, mid-point of the lateral side of
the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis? - ANSWER
Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest muscles
are tight or short
When training clients what key factors are important to consider when planning our
exercise program? - ANSWER Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control
and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? - ANSWER When training,
80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has already learned and
20% to learn new skills.
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? - ANSWER Breathing, inner unit,
outer units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves - ANSWER downward,
drawing air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement - ANSWER extension
The inner unity or core includes what muscles - ANSWER Pelvic floor, transverse
abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath in relationship to the
transversus abdominis - ANSWER Fingertip abdominals
All four abdominals
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires - ANSWER Reflexively in
reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the spine, Consciously when
needed for support, and helps to propel the body forward.
, Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability - ANSWER marching, toe taps,
dead bugs
Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone - ANSWER
swimming
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and glutes while training stability
in the oblique slings is - ANSWER bridge marching
The primary functions of the spine include - ANSWER Force transference
Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae - ANSWER atlas
The purpose of the tail wag and seated side stretch is to facilitate and enhance what
spinal movements - ANSWER lateral flexion
Movements of the spine in the sagittal or "wheel" plane include - ANSWER flexion
and extension
The nucleus pulposus of the spine is - ANSWER The soft, jelly like center of the
intervertebral disc
When creating lower body training protocols, it is important to train all the following -
ANSWER optimum leg alignment
balance joint range of motion and muscle strength
agility, balance and coordination
When observing alignment of the legs, ideal standing alignment is - ANSWER Side:
hip, knee and ankle joints are lined up over each other
Anterior: Just inside the ASIS of the hip lines up with the center of the patella and
roughly with the second toe of the foot
Posterior: center of the gluteal fold, center of the back of the knee, achilles are
vertical and center through the heel.
Foot and ankle work, such as heel raises and jumping, work to - ANSWER stabilize
the ankle, strengthen the ankle, and improve balance
Without good range of motion on boths sides of a joint, the muscles cannot work
correctly. For example, if the hip flexors are too tight, the hamsrings won't have
enough range to work well and strength gains will be difficult. This is an example of -
ANSWER Reciprocal inhibition
All of the following are true statements about the sacroilliac joint - ANSWER Often
an area of dysfunction
allows for minimal movement
attached to the pelvis via strong ligaments
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION (JUST
RELEASED)
What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a client's
movement patterns? - ANSWER global, integrated planar and local
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks do you
want to line up with the plumb line of gravity? - ANSWER Tip of earlobe, top of
shoulder, center of rib cage, high point of illiac creast, mid-point of the lateral side of
the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis? - ANSWER
Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak or long, anterior chest muscles
are tight or short
When training clients what key factors are important to consider when planning our
exercise program? - ANSWER Current fitness level, age, quality of motor control
and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy? - ANSWER When training,
80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has already learned and
20% to learn new skills.
What are the four elements of Trunk Integration? - ANSWER Breathing, inner unit,
outer units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves - ANSWER downward,
drawing air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement - ANSWER extension
The inner unity or core includes what muscles - ANSWER Pelvic floor, transverse
abdominis, multifidi and diaphragm
What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath in relationship to the
transversus abdominis - ANSWER Fingertip abdominals
All four abdominals
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires - ANSWER Reflexively in
reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the spine, Consciously when
needed for support, and helps to propel the body forward.
, Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability - ANSWER marching, toe taps,
dead bugs
Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone - ANSWER
swimming
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and glutes while training stability
in the oblique slings is - ANSWER bridge marching
The primary functions of the spine include - ANSWER Force transference
Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae - ANSWER atlas
The purpose of the tail wag and seated side stretch is to facilitate and enhance what
spinal movements - ANSWER lateral flexion
Movements of the spine in the sagittal or "wheel" plane include - ANSWER flexion
and extension
The nucleus pulposus of the spine is - ANSWER The soft, jelly like center of the
intervertebral disc
When creating lower body training protocols, it is important to train all the following -
ANSWER optimum leg alignment
balance joint range of motion and muscle strength
agility, balance and coordination
When observing alignment of the legs, ideal standing alignment is - ANSWER Side:
hip, knee and ankle joints are lined up over each other
Anterior: Just inside the ASIS of the hip lines up with the center of the patella and
roughly with the second toe of the foot
Posterior: center of the gluteal fold, center of the back of the knee, achilles are
vertical and center through the heel.
Foot and ankle work, such as heel raises and jumping, work to - ANSWER stabilize
the ankle, strengthen the ankle, and improve balance
Without good range of motion on boths sides of a joint, the muscles cannot work
correctly. For example, if the hip flexors are too tight, the hamsrings won't have
enough range to work well and strength gains will be difficult. This is an example of -
ANSWER Reciprocal inhibition
All of the following are true statements about the sacroilliac joint - ANSWER Often
an area of dysfunction
allows for minimal movement
attached to the pelvis via strong ligaments
