BASI Pilates Exams (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates
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Grade A
mat work blocks - ANSWER-mat work has 6 blocks
-mat work is the only form of pilates where order of blocks may be allowed to
change for flow
blocks:
foundation
abdominal work
spinal articualtion
bridging
lateral flexion/ rotation
back extension
breath cycle - ANSWERnumber of inhale and exhales to 1 rep of an exercise
inhale, exhale= 1 breath cycle
ex. inhale no movement, exhale move, inhale no movement, exhale to return to start
= 2 breath cycles
Contrology - ANSWERwhat Jopseh Pilates called his method. A way of life and path
to total health.
10 Principles of Pilates - ANSWERpilates is a mind body form of conditioning not just
a physical process.
Awareness (the connection between mind & body)
Breath (birth of movement)
Balance (mind)?
Control
Center
Concentration (every muscle is engaged)
Efficiency
Flow (effortless effort)
Precision
Harmony (everyone should leave with a calm body)
Precision and flow are the yin and yang of pilates
, The Pelvis - ANSWERthe anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) is on each side of the
pelvis
the pubic symphysis bottom of pelvis
the pelvis serves as a bridge between the upper and lower body
Neutral Pelvis - ANSWERthe 2 ASIS are on the same transverse plane and the asis
and ps are on the same horizontal (coronal plane)
Posterior Pelvic Tilt - ANSWERa tuck
the ps is higher than the ASIS
Anterior Pelvic Tilt - ANSWERan arch
the asis is higher than the ps
Pilates Breathing - ANSWERPilates uses intercostal or lateral breathing
this method is used to facilitate and maintain abdominal contraction while
performing exercises
put hand of ribs
Inhale ribs expand east to west
exhale pull navel and ribs west to east and east to west
Breathing - ANSWERInhale 4 Steps:
1) diaphragm lowers
2)Thoracic cabinet enlarges (ribs expand)
3)pressure inside lungs is lower that pressure outside
4) air is drawn in
Exhale 4 Steps:
1)diaphragm relaxes
2)decrease in volume in thoracic cabinet ( ribs draw in)
3)increase in pressure inside the lungs
4) air is forced out
benefits of breath - ANSWER-oxygenates the blood and nourishes the body of a
cellular level
-improves circulation
-calms the body and mind
-encourages concentration
-recruits appropriate muscles to the movement
-provides inner rhythm to the movements
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Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A
mat work blocks - ANSWER-mat work has 6 blocks
-mat work is the only form of pilates where order of blocks may be allowed to
change for flow
blocks:
foundation
abdominal work
spinal articualtion
bridging
lateral flexion/ rotation
back extension
breath cycle - ANSWERnumber of inhale and exhales to 1 rep of an exercise
inhale, exhale= 1 breath cycle
ex. inhale no movement, exhale move, inhale no movement, exhale to return to start
= 2 breath cycles
Contrology - ANSWERwhat Jopseh Pilates called his method. A way of life and path
to total health.
10 Principles of Pilates - ANSWERpilates is a mind body form of conditioning not just
a physical process.
Awareness (the connection between mind & body)
Breath (birth of movement)
Balance (mind)?
Control
Center
Concentration (every muscle is engaged)
Efficiency
Flow (effortless effort)
Precision
Harmony (everyone should leave with a calm body)
Precision and flow are the yin and yang of pilates
, The Pelvis - ANSWERthe anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) is on each side of the
pelvis
the pubic symphysis bottom of pelvis
the pelvis serves as a bridge between the upper and lower body
Neutral Pelvis - ANSWERthe 2 ASIS are on the same transverse plane and the asis
and ps are on the same horizontal (coronal plane)
Posterior Pelvic Tilt - ANSWERa tuck
the ps is higher than the ASIS
Anterior Pelvic Tilt - ANSWERan arch
the asis is higher than the ps
Pilates Breathing - ANSWERPilates uses intercostal or lateral breathing
this method is used to facilitate and maintain abdominal contraction while
performing exercises
put hand of ribs
Inhale ribs expand east to west
exhale pull navel and ribs west to east and east to west
Breathing - ANSWERInhale 4 Steps:
1) diaphragm lowers
2)Thoracic cabinet enlarges (ribs expand)
3)pressure inside lungs is lower that pressure outside
4) air is drawn in
Exhale 4 Steps:
1)diaphragm relaxes
2)decrease in volume in thoracic cabinet ( ribs draw in)
3)increase in pressure inside the lungs
4) air is forced out
benefits of breath - ANSWER-oxygenates the blood and nourishes the body of a
cellular level
-improves circulation
-calms the body and mind
-encourages concentration
-recruits appropriate muscles to the movement
-provides inner rhythm to the movements
