Pilates Trainer Professional - Qp6
10 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.As a fitness professional and a Pilates instructor, you have an obligation to provide proper instruction and to keep your clients safe.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.The underlying principles include: (Select five)
- A.
Breathing
- B.
Centring
- C.
Concern
- D.
Control
- E.
Fluidity
- F.
Relaxation
- 3.Each Pilates exercise should be introduced and built from a basic to an intermediate level.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Overly vigorous activity should be avoided in the 3rd trimester (last 3 months) when most pregnant women have a decreased tolerance for weight-bearing exercise.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Pregnant women have a lower rate of “tidal flow” in and out of the lungs and a lower rate of oxygen consumption.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Recommendations for pregnant women includes: (Select three)
- A.
Pregnant women should exercise during hot weather, or exercise to a point where they become too hot.
- B.
Exercise should begin at a modest level, avoiding pain, shortness of breath and fatigue.
- C.
They should be encouraged to self-monitor at all times, keeping an eye on temperature, hydration, rest periods, muscle and joint strain and calorie intake.
- D.
They should not perform exercises in the supine position after the first trimester, or be required to stand for long periods.
- E.
They should perform exercises which require sudden changes in position.
- 7.Muscle strength declines by 25% per decade after age fifty, and by 30% per decade after age 70. 65% of women aged over 70 cannot lift 10lb (4.5kg).
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.As we age, our pelvic floor muscles become weaker, and studies show that the pelvic floor and deep abdominal muscles work together to help keep the lower back healthy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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