PILATES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
in-what-year-did-pilates-come-to-the-United-States?
a)-1926
b)-1826
c)-1910
d)-1880---ans-✔✔a)-1926
Contrology-can-be-explained-as-
a)-strong-muscle-contraction-for-ultimate-control-
b)-a-specific-sequence-of-exercises-
c)-complete-control-of-body,-mind,-and-spirit-
d)-a-fatiguing-system-of-repeated-exercises---ans-✔✔c)-complete-control-of-mind,-body,-
and-spirit
What-is-the-original-name-of-Joe-and-Clara's-work?-
a)-Controloy-
b)-Physical-Therapy
c)-Joe's-gym
d)-Pilates---ans-✔✔a)-Contrology
Which-one-of-the-following-groups-of-people-are-all-pilates-elders-who-worked-with-
Joseph-Pilates?-
a)-George-Balanchine,-Ron-Fletcher,-Ken-Endelman-
b)-Real-Isacowitz,-Moira-Stott,-Alan-Herdman
c)-Romana-Krzanowska,-Elizabeth-Larkam,-Bruce-King
d)-Lolita-San-Miguel,-Mary-Bowen,-Kathy-Grant---ans-✔✔d)-Lolita-San-Miguel,-Mary-
Bowen,-Kathy-Grant
Where-was-Joseph-Pilates-born?
a)-United-States-
b)-Switzerland-
c)-Germany-
d)-England---ans-✔✔c)-Germany
,What-ailments-did-Joe-have-as-a-kid?-
a)-Arthritis-
b)-Addison's-
c)-Atherosclerosis-
d)-Asthma---ans-✔✔d)-Asthma
Polestar-Pilates-is-best-known-for-which-of-the-following-specialities?-
a)-Classical-Pilates-
b)-Fitness-Pilates-
c)-Evidence-based-Pilates-
d)-Dance-Pilates---ans-✔✔c)-Evidence-based-Pilates
Polestar-Pilates-was-co-founded-by-_________-&-_________?-
a)-Elizabeth-Anderson,-Ken-Endelman-
b)-Brent-Anderson,-Ken-Endelmen-
c)-Sean-Gallager,-Brent-Anderson-
d)-Brent-Anderson,-Elizabeth-Larkam---ans-✔✔d)-Brent-Anderson,-Elizabeth-Larkam
To-which-US-city-did-Joseph-Pilates-originally-travel-to?-
a)-Miami-
b)-Washington-DC
c)-New-York-
d)-Boston---ans-✔✔c)-New-York
Where-was-Joseph-Pilates-interned-during-World-War-I?
a)-The-Isle-of-Men-
b)-The-Cliffs-of-Dover-
c)-Dusseldorf-Heights-
d)-The-Rock-of-Gibraltar---ans-✔✔a)-The-Isle-of-Man
The-quotation,-"To-achieve-the-highest-accomplishments-within-the-scope-of-our-
capabilities-in-all-walks-of-life,-we-must-constantly-strive-to-acquire-strong,-healthy-bodies-
and-develop-our-minds-to-the-limit-of-our-ability,"-refers-to-which-Guiding-Principle?-
a)-Mindfulness-
b)-Whole-Body-Health-
c)-Breath-
d)-Whole-Body-Commitment---ans-✔✔d)-Whole-Body-Commitment
Joseph-Pilates-believed-that-the-optimal-spinal-alignment-should-
be,-"___________________."-
a)-Kyphotic
b)-Neutral-and-Lengthened-
c)-Lordotic-
d)-Flat-like-a-newborn---ans-✔✔d)-Flat-like-a-newborn
Which-of-the-following-is-one-of-Jospeh-Pilates'-Guiding-Principles?-
, a)-Neutral-alignment-
b)-Elongation-
c)-Breath-
d)-The-Powerhouse---ans-✔✔c)-Breath
Which-of-the-following-is-a-muscle-of-inspiration?-
a)-External-intercostal-
b)-Internal-oblique-
c)-Internal-intercostal-
d)-External-oblique---ans-✔✔a)-External-intercostal
The-diaphragm-connects-to-__________________
a)-the-lumbar-spine,-central-tendon,-and-ribs-
b)-the-sternum,-thoracic-spine,-and-clavicles-
c)-the-ribs,-sternum,-and-lungs-
d)-the-clavicles,-ribs,-and-lumbar-spine---ans-✔✔a)-the-lumbar-spine,-central-tendon,-and-
ribs
Which-of-the-following-is-true?-
a)-the-diaphragm-contract-during-exhalation-and-domes-
b)-the-diaphragm-relaxes-during-inhalation-and-domes-
c)-the-diaphragm-relaxes-during-the-exhalation-and-flattens-
d)-the-diaphragm-contracts-during-inhalation-and-flattens---ans-✔✔d)-the-diaphragm-
contracts-during-inhalation-and-flattens
The-costa-transverse-joint-is-the-articulation-of-_______________________
a)-the-transverse-process-to-the-sternum-
b)-the-transverse-process-to-the-head-of-the-rib-
c)-the-transverse-process-to-the-tubercle-of-the-rib-
d)-the-transverse-process-to-the-costal-cartilage---ans-✔✔c)-the-transverse-process-to-the-
tubercle-of-the-rib
Which-direction-of-rib-expansion-is-most-important?-
a)-Superior-inferior-
b)-Lateral-
c)-Anterior-posterior-
d)-Three-dimensional---ans-✔✔d)-Three-dimensional
"Bucket-Handle-Breathing"-refers-to-movement-of-the-ribs-in-which-direction?-
a)-Three-dimensional-
b)-Anterior-posterior-
c)-Transverse-or-lateral-
d)-Vertical---ans-✔✔c)-Transverse-or-Lateral
How-do-we-maintain-intra-abdominal-pressure-in-the-abdominal-cavity?-
a)-Coordination-of-the-diaphragm,-transversus,-and-pelvic-floor-muscles-
ANSWERS
in-what-year-did-pilates-come-to-the-United-States?
a)-1926
b)-1826
c)-1910
d)-1880---ans-✔✔a)-1926
Contrology-can-be-explained-as-
a)-strong-muscle-contraction-for-ultimate-control-
b)-a-specific-sequence-of-exercises-
c)-complete-control-of-body,-mind,-and-spirit-
d)-a-fatiguing-system-of-repeated-exercises---ans-✔✔c)-complete-control-of-mind,-body,-
and-spirit
What-is-the-original-name-of-Joe-and-Clara's-work?-
a)-Controloy-
b)-Physical-Therapy
c)-Joe's-gym
d)-Pilates---ans-✔✔a)-Contrology
Which-one-of-the-following-groups-of-people-are-all-pilates-elders-who-worked-with-
Joseph-Pilates?-
a)-George-Balanchine,-Ron-Fletcher,-Ken-Endelman-
b)-Real-Isacowitz,-Moira-Stott,-Alan-Herdman
c)-Romana-Krzanowska,-Elizabeth-Larkam,-Bruce-King
d)-Lolita-San-Miguel,-Mary-Bowen,-Kathy-Grant---ans-✔✔d)-Lolita-San-Miguel,-Mary-
Bowen,-Kathy-Grant
Where-was-Joseph-Pilates-born?
a)-United-States-
b)-Switzerland-
c)-Germany-
d)-England---ans-✔✔c)-Germany
,What-ailments-did-Joe-have-as-a-kid?-
a)-Arthritis-
b)-Addison's-
c)-Atherosclerosis-
d)-Asthma---ans-✔✔d)-Asthma
Polestar-Pilates-is-best-known-for-which-of-the-following-specialities?-
a)-Classical-Pilates-
b)-Fitness-Pilates-
c)-Evidence-based-Pilates-
d)-Dance-Pilates---ans-✔✔c)-Evidence-based-Pilates
Polestar-Pilates-was-co-founded-by-_________-&-_________?-
a)-Elizabeth-Anderson,-Ken-Endelman-
b)-Brent-Anderson,-Ken-Endelmen-
c)-Sean-Gallager,-Brent-Anderson-
d)-Brent-Anderson,-Elizabeth-Larkam---ans-✔✔d)-Brent-Anderson,-Elizabeth-Larkam
To-which-US-city-did-Joseph-Pilates-originally-travel-to?-
a)-Miami-
b)-Washington-DC
c)-New-York-
d)-Boston---ans-✔✔c)-New-York
Where-was-Joseph-Pilates-interned-during-World-War-I?
a)-The-Isle-of-Men-
b)-The-Cliffs-of-Dover-
c)-Dusseldorf-Heights-
d)-The-Rock-of-Gibraltar---ans-✔✔a)-The-Isle-of-Man
The-quotation,-"To-achieve-the-highest-accomplishments-within-the-scope-of-our-
capabilities-in-all-walks-of-life,-we-must-constantly-strive-to-acquire-strong,-healthy-bodies-
and-develop-our-minds-to-the-limit-of-our-ability,"-refers-to-which-Guiding-Principle?-
a)-Mindfulness-
b)-Whole-Body-Health-
c)-Breath-
d)-Whole-Body-Commitment---ans-✔✔d)-Whole-Body-Commitment
Joseph-Pilates-believed-that-the-optimal-spinal-alignment-should-
be,-"___________________."-
a)-Kyphotic
b)-Neutral-and-Lengthened-
c)-Lordotic-
d)-Flat-like-a-newborn---ans-✔✔d)-Flat-like-a-newborn
Which-of-the-following-is-one-of-Jospeh-Pilates'-Guiding-Principles?-
, a)-Neutral-alignment-
b)-Elongation-
c)-Breath-
d)-The-Powerhouse---ans-✔✔c)-Breath
Which-of-the-following-is-a-muscle-of-inspiration?-
a)-External-intercostal-
b)-Internal-oblique-
c)-Internal-intercostal-
d)-External-oblique---ans-✔✔a)-External-intercostal
The-diaphragm-connects-to-__________________
a)-the-lumbar-spine,-central-tendon,-and-ribs-
b)-the-sternum,-thoracic-spine,-and-clavicles-
c)-the-ribs,-sternum,-and-lungs-
d)-the-clavicles,-ribs,-and-lumbar-spine---ans-✔✔a)-the-lumbar-spine,-central-tendon,-and-
ribs
Which-of-the-following-is-true?-
a)-the-diaphragm-contract-during-exhalation-and-domes-
b)-the-diaphragm-relaxes-during-inhalation-and-domes-
c)-the-diaphragm-relaxes-during-the-exhalation-and-flattens-
d)-the-diaphragm-contracts-during-inhalation-and-flattens---ans-✔✔d)-the-diaphragm-
contracts-during-inhalation-and-flattens
The-costa-transverse-joint-is-the-articulation-of-_______________________
a)-the-transverse-process-to-the-sternum-
b)-the-transverse-process-to-the-head-of-the-rib-
c)-the-transverse-process-to-the-tubercle-of-the-rib-
d)-the-transverse-process-to-the-costal-cartilage---ans-✔✔c)-the-transverse-process-to-the-
tubercle-of-the-rib
Which-direction-of-rib-expansion-is-most-important?-
a)-Superior-inferior-
b)-Lateral-
c)-Anterior-posterior-
d)-Three-dimensional---ans-✔✔d)-Three-dimensional
"Bucket-Handle-Breathing"-refers-to-movement-of-the-ribs-in-which-direction?-
a)-Three-dimensional-
b)-Anterior-posterior-
c)-Transverse-or-lateral-
d)-Vertical---ans-✔✔c)-Transverse-or-Lateral
How-do-we-maintain-intra-abdominal-pressure-in-the-abdominal-cavity?-
a)-Coordination-of-the-diaphragm,-transversus,-and-pelvic-floor-muscles-
