CLUB PILATES WRITTEN FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
A client performs One Arm Press on the spine corrector. What is the main purpose of the
exercise?
To Limit Spinal Rotation
Lateral Flexion of the Spine
To Challenge the Triceps
To Challenge the client's balance - ANSWERS✔-Lateral Flexion of the Spine
\Q\.After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion
in a hinge NOT articulation.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.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.
Knee Circles and Seal
Corkscrew and Side Kneeling Series
Bridge variations and Hundreds
Saw and Boomerang - ANSWERS✔-Bridge variations and Hundreds
,\Q\.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.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students
with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)?
No
Yes - ANSWERS✔-Yes
\Q\.Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain overall.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle
on the low back.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.Check all that apply: Which exercises can be performed on or utilizing the Chair?
Eve's Lunge
Bridge
Cat
Scooter
Side Bends
Teaser
,Plank - ANSWERS✔-Bridge
Cat
Side Bends
Teaser
Plank
\Q\.Check all that apply: Which of the following students would not be permitted to attempt
Pikes on the Chair?
A student with vertigo
A first-time student
A prenatal student
A student with osteoporosis - ANSWERS✔-All of the choices
\Q\.Choose/Match the best exercise for each client type: - ANSWERS✔-Swimming
Hunched Shoulders (Over-Kyphotic)
Pelvic Rocks or Tilts
Post-natal (Cleared for light workouts)
Single Leg Circle
Hip Replacement, cleared for light ROM
Corkscrew
Young athlete who does Yoga
\Q\.Clients who can do footwork on the Reformer are ready for jumping on the Jumpboard.
, True / False - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.During an exercise, what/how can the Magic Circle be used? (Select all that apply)
With your knees
Correct! With your abdomen/belly
With your shoulders
Correct! Holding it with your hands
Correct! With your arms
Correct! With your ankles
Correct! With your head
With your neck
Correct! With your thighs - ANSWERS✔-
\Q\.During Side Lying Legs in Straps series, the spine should be in a neutral position.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.During Side-Lying Leg in Strap series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only sweep to
the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.During Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the exercise?
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
A client performs One Arm Press on the spine corrector. What is the main purpose of the
exercise?
To Limit Spinal Rotation
Lateral Flexion of the Spine
To Challenge the Triceps
To Challenge the client's balance - ANSWERS✔-Lateral Flexion of the Spine
\Q\.After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion
in a hinge NOT articulation.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.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.
Knee Circles and Seal
Corkscrew and Side Kneeling Series
Bridge variations and Hundreds
Saw and Boomerang - ANSWERS✔-Bridge variations and Hundreds
,\Q\.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.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students
with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)?
No
Yes - ANSWERS✔-Yes
\Q\.Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain overall.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle
on the low back.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.Check all that apply: Which exercises can be performed on or utilizing the Chair?
Eve's Lunge
Bridge
Cat
Scooter
Side Bends
Teaser
,Plank - ANSWERS✔-Bridge
Cat
Side Bends
Teaser
Plank
\Q\.Check all that apply: Which of the following students would not be permitted to attempt
Pikes on the Chair?
A student with vertigo
A first-time student
A prenatal student
A student with osteoporosis - ANSWERS✔-All of the choices
\Q\.Choose/Match the best exercise for each client type: - ANSWERS✔-Swimming
Hunched Shoulders (Over-Kyphotic)
Pelvic Rocks or Tilts
Post-natal (Cleared for light workouts)
Single Leg Circle
Hip Replacement, cleared for light ROM
Corkscrew
Young athlete who does Yoga
\Q\.Clients who can do footwork on the Reformer are ready for jumping on the Jumpboard.
, True / False - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.During an exercise, what/how can the Magic Circle be used? (Select all that apply)
With your knees
Correct! With your abdomen/belly
With your shoulders
Correct! Holding it with your hands
Correct! With your arms
Correct! With your ankles
Correct! With your head
With your neck
Correct! With your thighs - ANSWERS✔-
\Q\.During Side Lying Legs in Straps series, the spine should be in a neutral position.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.During Side-Lying Leg in Strap series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only sweep to
the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift.
True / False - ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.During Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the exercise?
