Club Pilates Written Exam V2 (New 2024/
2025 Update) Questions and Verified
Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A
What is the order of the spinal movement
... [Show More] that should be included in each class flow? -
ANS-Flexion, Extension, Lateral Rotation, Transverse Rotation
True or False: Always suggest that clients use a thin mat or towel for their Pilates Mat
classes. It doesn't have to be a thick Mat, it should just cover the area under your
client's body. - ANS-False
What of the below inspired Joseph Pilates to develop Contrology and build the
Reformer? (Select all that apply) - ANS-Being a sick child who wanted to increase his
lung capacity through proper breathing, Being a boxer and athlete who wanted make
sure he was cross-training to create more strength overall, Being in an internment camp
with people who were sick in hospital beds
What exercises should a client master before they try the exercise, Boomerang? - ANSRoll Over and Teaser
What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP? - ANS-The plan for your client,
which will include the list of moves, apparatus used, number of repetitions, and
modification
Choose the exercises that best fits the scenario below: After warming up my small
group mat class, I Plan on having them do _________________ to get the back of their
body warm and then _______________ to get the front of their body warm. - ANSBridge variations and Hundreds
What does the "O" stand for in SOAP? - ANS-Objective
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial assessment with your
clients. - ANS-False (ALWAYS do a client intake form and re-assessment at least every
6 months)
Which is the best choice to elicit an objective response? - ANS-"On a scale of 1-10, how
is your left/right shoulder feeling today?"
During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the
exercise? - ANS-Changes the intention of the exercise and indicates the client might not
be ready for the exercise, Teaser. They should start with Teaser Prep to develop the
strength for each of the fundamental components of the exercise in progression before
pursuing the full Teaser exercise.
In what plane of motion is the Hundred performed? - ANS-Sagittal
The following would be a good example of using the "P" in PEACE R&R. - ANS-"Start in
supine, on your back with your heels on the center of the footbar about 3 inches apart.
Your back should be relaxed and your shoulders should not be pressing against the
rests."
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back. - ANS-False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready. - ANSFalse (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have multiple limitations and still
get the benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps
series? - ANS-If your client needed a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip joint
What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles? - ANS-Heels lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? - ANS-Pregnancy, shoulder
replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? - ANS-When they have a stable pelvis and they are
able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive awareness?
The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is supine on the box with
the head near the footbar and the torso flexed and supported on the box, legs in table
top with the arms straight up and facing the ceiling. - ANS-False
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes?
- ANS-Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
ANS-True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? - ANSThere is more surface area under the foot of the jumpboard which elicits a reaction
closer to real life than the footbar on the reformer
What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series? - ANS-Having the client
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