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1. Which of the following is one of the higher principles of Pilates?

Completely coordinate the physical, emotional and natural laws of evolution
Achieve the natural inner rhythm associated with all subconcious activities
Coordinate, achieve and apply proper breathing during physical movement
Seek harmony during everyday life

2. Which of the ten movement principles seeks to correct musculoskeletal conditions through symmetrical and proportionate muscular development?

Achieve balance
Breathe correctly
Center yourself
Gain control

3. Which benefit(s) listed below best describe the movement principle Breathe Correctly?

Improves circulation
Expels toxins from the body
Calms the mind and the body
All of the above

4. Pilates brings about miraculous changes immediately.

True
False

5. Disassociation is what happens when one area of the body remains motionless while a connecting part moves as freely as possible.

True
False

6. To achieve effective and efficient movement we must consider both the skeletal and muscular systems.

True
False

7. Which two muscle have a profound effect on stabilization and function in the powerhouse?

Transverse Abdominis and Rectus Abdominus
Rectus Abdominis and Mutifidus
Transverse Abdominis and Mutifidus
Psoas and Quadratus Lumborum

8. Neutral pelvis and neutral spine are considered the same thing.

True
False

9. Spinal articulation helps to achieve which objective:

Stretch the back extensors
Improve control of the powerhouse
Align the body
All of the above

10. An individuals center of gravity has little or no impact on the execution of an exercise.

True
False

11. According to Rael Isacowitz:

Pilates is strictly a series of exercises to be mastered for comprehensive wellness
Pilates provides a complete integration of the person as a whole
A warm-up is unneccessary
Once an advanced exercise has been mastered, there is no need to practice the fundamentals

12. The Roll Up is to be performed in its classic form, without choreographic change.

True
False

13. The Hundred exercise can be performed with or without equipment.

True
False

14.The Boomerang is an advanced exercise.

True
False

15. Which block in the block system refers to exercises that work the lateral flexors and rotators of the trunk, emphasizing the oblique abdominal muscles?

Back Extension
Abdominal Work
Lateral Flexion and Rotation
Arm Work

16. A primary objective in leg changes is:

To develop pelvic-lumbar mobility
To develop pelvic-lumbar stabilization
To improve abdominal and hip flexor control
Both B and C are correct

17. The Acronym ISS stands for

Internal Sense of Stability
Immediate Structural Sensation
Internal Support System
Individual Sensory System

18. One objective of the Spine Twist is to improve trunk mobility.

True
False

19. Which exercise focuses on the tricep muscles?

Leg Pull Front & Leg Pull Back
Seated Salute & Backward-Facing Dips
A & B
None of the above

20. Which exercise does not focus on spinal articulation?

Rollover
Short Spine
Hip Circles
Tower

21. The Universal Reformer is:

A popular piece of Pilates equipment
Someone who advocates change
Required to do Pilates exercises
The same thing as The Cadillac

22. Eve Gentry one of the greatest first–generation Pilates teachers was given credit for what concept?

Hundred
Imprinting
Abdominals with Legs in Straps
All of the above

23. The Mermaid exercise:

Focuses on back extension
Works the feet
Requires lateral flexion and rotation
Improves spinal articulation

24. Footwork can be done on:

The reformer
The cadillac
The wunda chair
All of the above

25. Which is not true of the cadillac?

It is also called a trap table
It offers unique stretches for the upper body
It provides a stable base of support
It moves just like the reformer

26. Full Body Integration can only be performed on the cadillac.

True
False

27. Rocking, Kneeling Biceps, Standing Biceps, Seated Torso Press stretch the chest.

True
False

28. Full Pike is performed on which piece of Pilates equipment?

Reformer
Cadillac
Wunda Chair
Ladder Barrel

29. Frog, Down Circles, Openings and Extended Frog work the hip.

True
False

30. Elephant is performed on which piece of equipment?

Reformer
Cadillac
Wunda Chair
Ladder Barrel

31. Which exercise combines Scissors and Openings on the Step Barrel?

Bicycle
Helicopter
Reach
Teaser Prep

32. The Ped-A-Pul focuses on the arms and shoulder complex.

True
False

33. The muscles of focus for exercises performed on the Arm Chair include:

Latissimus Dorsi and Rhomboids
Triceps and Biceps
Pectorals and Deltoids
All of the above

34. The Magic Circle works the adductors, hamstrings, abdominals, back extensors, and arms.

True
False

35. When designing a Pilates exercise session, which guideline(s) should be followed?

Progress from less demanding exercises to more demanding ones
Balance the exercises according to the primary joints and their movements
Inlcude limited ranges of motion of flexion and extension
Both A and B

36. Pilates exercises should only be performed by extremely fit individuals.

True
False

37. Which of the following is not an inner focus cue?

Imagine the pelvis floating in space with no forces pulling on it
Relax the muscles of the face
Become aware of your body down to the last muscle fiber
Reach your arms toward the ceiling

Use the image below for the following questions

38. What position is image A?

39. What position is image B?

40. What position is image C?

41. What position is image D?

42. What position is image E?

43. What position is image F?

44. What position is image G?

45. What position is image H?

46. What position is image I?

47. What position is image J?

48. What position is image K?

49. What position is image L?

50. What position is image M?

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