Steele Pilates LLC Basic Mat Certification Exam

List the four abdominal muscles from superficial to deep

Name the main muscle(s) that extend the hip

List three verbal ways to conceptually cue movement

Give an example of each type of cuing from question #3

What is the function of the transverse abdominus?

Deviations in posture can result from ( name three conceptual ways)

The Spine consists of 4 regions. Name them in ascending order.

The only place upper extremities attach to the axial skeleton is the ________________________joint.

Name three Pilates exercises which address thoracic extension. How would you cue a client to increase their range of motion during one of the exercises you list?

Explain the benefits of working mindfully.

Define Joint

Define Kyphosis

Define Ligament

Define Prone and Supine

What is the function of the skeleton?

Define Tendon

In upward rotation of the scapula, the superior angle of the scapula moves __________________. In downward rotation of the scapula, the inferior angle of the scapula moves ____________________.

The fibers of Serratus Anterior interdigitate with those of the ______________________muscle. Why is this important to acknowlege and explain how you can tell if the Serratus Ant. is engaged?

Define scapular stabilization and explain how this is important during the push-up exercise.

For the following is a list of principles of movement in Pilates, give a brief description of each and then explain how you would incorporate it specifically when teaching Diving For Death. 1.Stabilization 2.Control 3.Flow/Efficiency of Movement 4. Breath 5.Concentration 6.Full Range of Motion 7.Balance

What is the purpose of the Lat Stretch exercise?

Describe the muscular imbalances present in an individual with lumbar lordosis. How would you address this issue?

Which core muscles are working eccentrically, which core muscles are working isometrically, and which core muscles are working concentrically during Spine Twist to the left (think front and back of the body)?

Describe the skeletal differences between the Teaser and a “V - sit”.

The major internal rotator of the humerus is __________________.

If the Deltoid muscle becomes injured, which rotator cuff muscle can accomplish the same action?

If the Upper Trapezius contract bilaterally, they ______________ _________________________________________. If they contract unilaterally, they________________________________________ and___________________________________________________

Rotation is a movement in the _________________________plane. Lateral Flexion is a movement in the ___________________plane. Extension is a movement in the _________________________plane

Which quadriceps muscle crosses the hip and the knee?

What instructions/verbal cues would you give to teach the Saw? Name two exercises which would be important to have your client/class due prior to the Saw which would serve as a neuromuscular “warm up” for this exercise.

What instructions/verbal cues would you give to teach Coordination. How would you modify this exercise for a deconditioned client/advanced client?

What instructions/verbal cues would you give to teach Side Arm Twist?

How would you modify the Single Leg Stretch for a de-conditioned client?

How would you modify the Single Leg Stretch for an advanced client?

How would you modify the Single Leg Stretch for an osteoporotic client?

What core principles are involved in Side Leg Kicks?

What core principles are involved in Double Leg Kick?

What core principles are involved in Boomerang?

Please create two unique class orders using the same 20 exercises in each. Create one order in regards to the training principle of balance and active rest. For the other, consider the principle of overload.