Pilates Final Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
How many pilates principles are there?—ANSWER-D: 6
What are the (SIX) Pilates principles?—ANSWER-Control, Precision,
Breathing, Concentration, Center, and Flow
What are the three regions of the spine responsible for primary
movement?—ANSWER-Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical
Please list the movements of the spine:—ANSWER-Flexion, Extension,
Rotation, and Lateral Flexion
What are the two types of muscle contraction?—ANSWER-A: Isotonic and
Isometric
Why is knowing proper alignment so important for a Pilates teacher?—
ANSWER-Proper alignment tells us what to work on to get balanced and
neutral.
What are the five exercises of the stomach series?—ANSWER-single leg
stretch, double leg stretch, single straight leg stretch, double straight leg
lower, and criss cross
, Please describe the hand placement for Single-Leg Stretch, and why we use
it:—ANSWER-Outside hand to the ankle, inside hand below the knee and we
do it to keep the leg tracking straight with the hip
What are the three alignment positions of the pelvis?—ANSWER-Anterior
tilt, Posterior tilt, and Neutral
Which of the following is NOT a cue you would give for Thigh Stretch?—
ANSWER-A: Keep your pelvis anteriorly tilted as you lean back.
What are the three arm positions for Swan Dive from basic to most
advanced?—ANSWER-1. Catch and Release
2. Airplane Arms
3. Arms Straight Out Forward
Describe the difference between Teaser I, II, and III.—ANSWER-Teaser I: the
top part of the body does down, the bottom stays up
Teaser II: the bottom part of the body goes down, the top part stays up
Teaser III: Everything goes up and down together
Which of the following should you NOT feel while performing Scissors +
Bicycle?—ANSWER-A: Pain in your wrists
What are the three planes in which your body can move?—ANSWER-
Frontal, Horizontal, and Sagittal
Which of the following is TRUE about The Rocking?—ANSWER-B: Your
hands are pulling your feet while your feet are pushing into your hands,
creating an energetic "circle".
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How many pilates principles are there?—ANSWER-D: 6
What are the (SIX) Pilates principles?—ANSWER-Control, Precision,
Breathing, Concentration, Center, and Flow
What are the three regions of the spine responsible for primary
movement?—ANSWER-Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical
Please list the movements of the spine:—ANSWER-Flexion, Extension,
Rotation, and Lateral Flexion
What are the two types of muscle contraction?—ANSWER-A: Isotonic and
Isometric
Why is knowing proper alignment so important for a Pilates teacher?—
ANSWER-Proper alignment tells us what to work on to get balanced and
neutral.
What are the five exercises of the stomach series?—ANSWER-single leg
stretch, double leg stretch, single straight leg stretch, double straight leg
lower, and criss cross
, Please describe the hand placement for Single-Leg Stretch, and why we use
it:—ANSWER-Outside hand to the ankle, inside hand below the knee and we
do it to keep the leg tracking straight with the hip
What are the three alignment positions of the pelvis?—ANSWER-Anterior
tilt, Posterior tilt, and Neutral
Which of the following is NOT a cue you would give for Thigh Stretch?—
ANSWER-A: Keep your pelvis anteriorly tilted as you lean back.
What are the three arm positions for Swan Dive from basic to most
advanced?—ANSWER-1. Catch and Release
2. Airplane Arms
3. Arms Straight Out Forward
Describe the difference between Teaser I, II, and III.—ANSWER-Teaser I: the
top part of the body does down, the bottom stays up
Teaser II: the bottom part of the body goes down, the top part stays up
Teaser III: Everything goes up and down together
Which of the following should you NOT feel while performing Scissors +
Bicycle?—ANSWER-A: Pain in your wrists
What are the three planes in which your body can move?—ANSWER-
Frontal, Horizontal, and Sagittal
Which of the following is TRUE about The Rocking?—ANSWER-B: Your
hands are pulling your feet while your feet are pushing into your hands,
creating an energetic "circle".
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
