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NATIONAL PILATES EXAM PREP 2026 | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
RATED A+ | NEW AND REVISED
1. Before developing the Pilates method/Contrology, Joseph Pilates
was A: A. Dancer and director.
B. Stock broker and businessman.
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
D. Doctor and professor.: C. Pugilist and acrobat.
2. The information obtained in a postural screening includes which of the
fol- lowing?
A. Overall symmetry, height, weight, and balance.
B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations. C.
Pelvic symmetry, muscular patterns, and movement deviations.
D. Overall symmetry, alignment deviations, and proprioception.: B. Overall
symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations.
3. The Pilates exercises rocking, grasshopper, and swimming, which are
per- formed on the reformer, are:
A. Performed holding the straps or rope handles.
B. Performed at the beginning of a reformer workout.
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C. Easily performed by participants with spinal stenosis.
D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.: D. Extension exercises performed on
the long box.
4. The primary muscles/muscle groups that make up the core are:
A. Transverse abdominis, abdominal external oblique, iliocostalis, and
adduc- tors.
B. Hamstrings, rectus abdominis, abdominal internal oblique, and tensor fascia
latae.
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
D. Transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.: C.
Di- aphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
5. An example of assisted retraction and resisted protraction on the Pilates
apparatus is:
A. Pulling straps on the reformer.
B. Swan from floor on the low chair.
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C. Swan on the ladder barrel.
D. Swan on the low chair.: D. Swan on the low chair.
6. Which of the following describes the muscular contraction in which the
mus- cle shortens to produce force and accelerate movement?
A. Concentric.
B. Isometric.
C. Eccentric.
D. Isotonic.: A. Concentric.
7. Identify which of the following ARE within the scope of practice for a
Pilates teacher.
a. Prescribing an exercise program
b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
c. Prescribing diets or recommending supplements.
d. Diagnosing a client with any medical, mental or physical condition.: b.
Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
8. Identify which of the following ARE NOT within the scope of practice
for a Pilates teacher.
a. Promote exercise to improve overall health
b. Coach, provide general information and direct clients to seek medical
atten- tion.
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c. Offering counseling.
d. Recognize conditions that would preclude a client from safely
participating in a Pilates exercise program.: c. Ottering counseling.
9. What are the 13 Code of Ethics?: 1. Do no harm.
2. Teach within the scope of practice.
3. Maintain professional boundaries.
4. Maintain client confidentiality.
5. Direct clients to seek medical attention when necessarily.
6. Do not discriminate against clients or colleagues on any level.
7. Do not intentionally solicit other Pilates professionals's clients.
8. Treat clients and colleagues with respect, truth, fairness, and integrity.
9. Comply with all applicable business, employment and intellectual property laws.
NATIONAL PILATES EXAM PREP 2026 | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
RATED A+ | NEW AND REVISED
1. Before developing the Pilates method/Contrology, Joseph Pilates
was A: A. Dancer and director.
B. Stock broker and businessman.
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
D. Doctor and professor.: C. Pugilist and acrobat.
2. The information obtained in a postural screening includes which of the
fol- lowing?
A. Overall symmetry, height, weight, and balance.
B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations. C.
Pelvic symmetry, muscular patterns, and movement deviations.
D. Overall symmetry, alignment deviations, and proprioception.: B. Overall
symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations.
3. The Pilates exercises rocking, grasshopper, and swimming, which are
per- formed on the reformer, are:
A. Performed holding the straps or rope handles.
B. Performed at the beginning of a reformer workout.
,2|Page
C. Easily performed by participants with spinal stenosis.
D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.: D. Extension exercises performed on
the long box.
4. The primary muscles/muscle groups that make up the core are:
A. Transverse abdominis, abdominal external oblique, iliocostalis, and
adduc- tors.
B. Hamstrings, rectus abdominis, abdominal internal oblique, and tensor fascia
latae.
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
D. Transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.: C.
Di- aphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
5. An example of assisted retraction and resisted protraction on the Pilates
apparatus is:
A. Pulling straps on the reformer.
B. Swan from floor on the low chair.
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C. Swan on the ladder barrel.
D. Swan on the low chair.: D. Swan on the low chair.
6. Which of the following describes the muscular contraction in which the
mus- cle shortens to produce force and accelerate movement?
A. Concentric.
B. Isometric.
C. Eccentric.
D. Isotonic.: A. Concentric.
7. Identify which of the following ARE within the scope of practice for a
Pilates teacher.
a. Prescribing an exercise program
b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
c. Prescribing diets or recommending supplements.
d. Diagnosing a client with any medical, mental or physical condition.: b.
Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
8. Identify which of the following ARE NOT within the scope of practice
for a Pilates teacher.
a. Promote exercise to improve overall health
b. Coach, provide general information and direct clients to seek medical
atten- tion.
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c. Offering counseling.
d. Recognize conditions that would preclude a client from safely
participating in a Pilates exercise program.: c. Ottering counseling.
9. What are the 13 Code of Ethics?: 1. Do no harm.
2. Teach within the scope of practice.
3. Maintain professional boundaries.
4. Maintain client confidentiality.
5. Direct clients to seek medical attention when necessarily.
6. Do not discriminate against clients or colleagues on any level.
7. Do not intentionally solicit other Pilates professionals's clients.
8. Treat clients and colleagues with respect, truth, fairness, and integrity.
9. Comply with all applicable business, employment and intellectual property laws.
