Mat Pilates Exams (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY
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6 Pilates Principles - ANSWERbreath, concentration, control, centering, precision,
flow
10 Movement Principles - ANSWERbreathing, core activation, neutral pelvis,
abdominal strength, lumbopelvic stability, spinal strength & mobility, scapular
strength & mobility, posture & postural analysis, release work, stretching
4 types of breath - ANSWERlateral, sniff breath, one lung, belly breathing
where was joseph pilates born - ANSWERGermany
what american city to joseph tech in & in what year - ANSWERNYC 1926
difference between imprint and neutral spine - why is there a debate in the pilates
world - ANSWERimprinting: pressing lower back into the mat (classical).
neutral: natural spinal curve (contemporary). imprint helps decrease injury and pull
in core
"slight tuck, pull belly button in and up"
what is the powerhouse - ANSWERall of the muscles in the core - abdominal, lower
back, glutes
what is pilates - ANSWERtotal coordination of mind, body and spirit
movement focusing on the 6 principles
set of exercises that focuses on strengthening the core and mobilizing joints/spine
what is the difference between classical & contemporary - ANSWERclassical: in
order, specific reps, starts lying down
contemporary: modernized version of order, no set sequence, reps based on needs,
can start lying or standing
what are 3 exercises to mobilize the spine - ANSWERroll over, roll up, rolling like a
ball
pre pilates: cat/cow, poodle tail, bridge, figure 8
what is a simple way to modify all the exercises in the series of 5 - ANSWERlower
head neck and shoulders
when should you inhale and exhale - ANSWERinhale to prepare, exhale in movement
how do you cue lateral breath - ANSWERpilates breath - inhale through nose
expanding ribs pulling belly button to spine, exhale through mouth closing rib cage
, what is a good prop to use when teaching high scissors or high bike? - ANSWERball
under hips
what is a modification for open leg rocker - ANSWERbend legs, grab behind
hamstrings
what is a variation of the side kick - ANSWERup and down, rainbow, clamshell,
circles, pulse
what is diastasic recti? - ANSWERlinea alba - separation of abdominal wall
what are 4 ways to move spine? - ANSWERflexion: bending
extension: lengthening
lateral flexion: side kick, side lunge
rotation: transverse
6 types of synovial joints - ANSWERgliding: foot
ellipsoid: 2 planes
ball & socket: shoulder, hip
hinge joint: ankle, knee
saddle: thumb
pivot: shake head yes/no
how would you modify for knee pain? - ANSWERdo anything that feels good, if it
doesn't stop don't suffer in silence. knee pads, fold mat
what exercise is a good contraindication for clients with osteoporosis - ANSWERside
leg kicks
do what feels good - work in your range of motion
what trimester should you start adding modifications to? - ANSWER2nd - avoid
excessive twisting, no lying on belly - feel better think they're stronger
what are the 4 major muscles that make up the core? - ANSWERtransvers abdominis,
rectis abdominis, internal obliques, external obliques
what term is it appropriate to workout in a heated room? - ANSWERnone
what is stenosis? - ANSWERnarrowing of spine
what hormone makes joints feel more mobile? - ANSWERrelaxin
abduction - ANSWERmovement away from center of the body
adduction - ANSWERmovement toward the center of the body
BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS) Qs & As| 100%
Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)
6 Pilates Principles - ANSWERbreath, concentration, control, centering, precision,
flow
10 Movement Principles - ANSWERbreathing, core activation, neutral pelvis,
abdominal strength, lumbopelvic stability, spinal strength & mobility, scapular
strength & mobility, posture & postural analysis, release work, stretching
4 types of breath - ANSWERlateral, sniff breath, one lung, belly breathing
where was joseph pilates born - ANSWERGermany
what american city to joseph tech in & in what year - ANSWERNYC 1926
difference between imprint and neutral spine - why is there a debate in the pilates
world - ANSWERimprinting: pressing lower back into the mat (classical).
neutral: natural spinal curve (contemporary). imprint helps decrease injury and pull
in core
"slight tuck, pull belly button in and up"
what is the powerhouse - ANSWERall of the muscles in the core - abdominal, lower
back, glutes
what is pilates - ANSWERtotal coordination of mind, body and spirit
movement focusing on the 6 principles
set of exercises that focuses on strengthening the core and mobilizing joints/spine
what is the difference between classical & contemporary - ANSWERclassical: in
order, specific reps, starts lying down
contemporary: modernized version of order, no set sequence, reps based on needs,
can start lying or standing
what are 3 exercises to mobilize the spine - ANSWERroll over, roll up, rolling like a
ball
pre pilates: cat/cow, poodle tail, bridge, figure 8
what is a simple way to modify all the exercises in the series of 5 - ANSWERlower
head neck and shoulders
when should you inhale and exhale - ANSWERinhale to prepare, exhale in movement
how do you cue lateral breath - ANSWERpilates breath - inhale through nose
expanding ribs pulling belly button to spine, exhale through mouth closing rib cage
, what is a good prop to use when teaching high scissors or high bike? - ANSWERball
under hips
what is a modification for open leg rocker - ANSWERbend legs, grab behind
hamstrings
what is a variation of the side kick - ANSWERup and down, rainbow, clamshell,
circles, pulse
what is diastasic recti? - ANSWERlinea alba - separation of abdominal wall
what are 4 ways to move spine? - ANSWERflexion: bending
extension: lengthening
lateral flexion: side kick, side lunge
rotation: transverse
6 types of synovial joints - ANSWERgliding: foot
ellipsoid: 2 planes
ball & socket: shoulder, hip
hinge joint: ankle, knee
saddle: thumb
pivot: shake head yes/no
how would you modify for knee pain? - ANSWERdo anything that feels good, if it
doesn't stop don't suffer in silence. knee pads, fold mat
what exercise is a good contraindication for clients with osteoporosis - ANSWERside
leg kicks
do what feels good - work in your range of motion
what trimester should you start adding modifications to? - ANSWER2nd - avoid
excessive twisting, no lying on belly - feel better think they're stronger
what are the 4 major muscles that make up the core? - ANSWERtransvers abdominis,
rectis abdominis, internal obliques, external obliques
what term is it appropriate to workout in a heated room? - ANSWERnone
what is stenosis? - ANSWERnarrowing of spine
what hormone makes joints feel more mobile? - ANSWERrelaxin
abduction - ANSWERmovement away from center of the body
adduction - ANSWERmovement toward the center of the body
