Basi pilates mat work Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pilates Anatomy Basi Exam with Correct Solutions When and where was Joseph Pilates born? - Answer -Dusseldorf, Germany, 1883 What did Pilates do in England? - Answer -Worked was a war camp with rehab for sick and disabled When did he come to America? - Answer -Came to NYC in 1926 What is controlology? - Answer -When stabilizing muscle groups are encouraged to work isometrically to maintain correct positioning and alignment. What are the 10 principles of Pilates? - Answer -Awareness Balanc...

BASI Pilates Cadillac exercises Exam with Correct Solutions Parallel Heels Muscle Focus - Answer -Hamstrings Parallel Heels Objective - Answer -Hip extensor strength and stretch, knee extensor strength, pelvic lumbar stabilization Parallel Toes Muscle Focus - Answer -Hamstrings Parallel Toes Objective - Answer -Hip extensor strength and stretch, knee extensor strength, pelvic lumbar stabilization, foot alignment and stabilization V Position Toes Muscle Focus - Answer -Hamstrings V ...

Level 1 Peak Pilates Module 3 with Answers A student has heavy legs and is struggling with teaser. For part C a good choice to teach them would be Teaser on the _____ to help - Answer -Spine Corrector Shoulder Roll Down is a good exercise to give students who have neck issues and can't do full inversions - Answer -True Props can alter the range of motion - Answer -True The spine corrector is used for students who are tight and cannot do the small barrel well - Answer -False The Teaser on...

BASI Pilates Series Modules 1-6 with Correct Solutions Foot Work Series (Reformer) - Answer -Parallel Heals Parallel Toes V-position Toes Open v-position Heels Open v-position Toes Calf Raises Prances Prehensile Single leg heel Single leg toes Hip Work Supine Leg Series (Reformer) - Answer -Frog Circles down Circles up Openings Arms Supine Series (Reformer) - Answer -Extensions Adduction Circles up Circles down Triceps Arms Sitting Series (Reformer) - Answer -Chest expansion ...

Pilates Method Alliance Practice Test Correctly Solved Cynthia keeps clear and precise documentation on her Pilates clients and their progress. What should Cynthia's documentation include? - Answer -It should note new exercises and unique observations What is the proper set up for Breast Stroke? - Answer -Long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing foot bar By adding the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser we are modifying in what way? - Answer - Increasing the level o...

BASI Pilates: Mat Work Theory - Module 4, 5 & 6 with Correct Solutions What are the benefits of good posture? - Answer -It results in less stress on the spine, and more economical muscular activity. What happens when the spine is aligned with gravity? - Answer -The body works in harmony with the laws of nature. Why are the natural curves of the spine important? - Answer -They act as shock absorbers for the body. What is another by product of ideal alignment? - Answer -It facilitates norma...

Foundations & Mat Study Set with Correct Solutions Where was Joseph Pilates born? - Answer -Germany Who inspired Joseph's passion for movement? - Answer -Animals in nature His parents and their active lifestyles People "doing" life What item inspired Joseph to build the reformer? - Answer -A hospital bed Joseph Pilates died of natural causes in the late 90's. True or false? - Answer -False. Two years after running in and out of his burning studio to rescue his paperwork, Joseph Pilate...

Pilates Method Alliance Exam- Assessment Factors with Correct Answers Lordosis - Answer -Anterior curves in cervical and lumbar spines Kyphosis - Answer -Posterior curves in the thoracic and sacral regions of the spine Flat-Back - Answer -Decreased lumbosacral angle, decreased lumbar lordosis, hip extension and posterior tilt of pelvis Hyperlordosis - Answer -Anterior tilt of pelvis, increased lumbar lordosis Sway-Back - Answer -anterior shift of pelvis, hip extension, posterior shift of ...

BASI Pilates: Module 7 with Correct Answers What does "physical" balance mean? - Answer -It refers to the neuromuscular skill of being able to maintain one's center of mass over the base of support, such as when balancing on one leg. What does balance mean in an esoteric manner? - Answer -It can refer to the wellbeing of the whole individual (mind-body-spirit). What should each instructor consider when designing a program? - Answer -Balance is the fundamental principle when designing on...

Study and Review Forms BASI Exam with Correct Answers What is the primary muscle focus and objective of the Supine Leg Series of the Hip Work? - Answer -Hip adductors What are the benefits of working in a neutral pelvis position? - Answer --encourages balanced muscular development and correct muscle recruitment -teaches correct posture and allignment - Define the action of the diaphragm? - Answer -inhale- diaphragm lowers making the pressure inside less than the pressure outside (enlarg...