Club Pilates Written Exam. Latest
2026-2027. Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers. Graded A
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended
periods of time - ANSTrue
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start
their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation - ANSFalse
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension for clients
with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - ANSYes
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial
assessment with your clients. - ANSFalse (ALWAYS do a client intake form
and re-assessment at least every 6 months)
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and
posterior chain overall. - ANSTrue
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a
longer lever angle on the low back. - ANSFalse
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,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
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the
jumpboard? - ANSFalse
Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be
able to move their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - ANSFalse
During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis. - ANSTrue
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral
position. - ANSTrue
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg sweeps forward, it
should only sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. -
ANSTrue
During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest
change the exercise? - ANSChanges 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.
2
, Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs on the
Springboard - ANSYellow springs are shorter and used for upper body like
Hands in Straps, Purple springs are longer and used for lower body like
Legs in Straps
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the
client's functional patterns may have created misalignments - ANSTrue
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning
and prop to use during footwork? - ANSFeet parallel, Magic Circle at the
outside of the upper knee area
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could
the client perform with the most success? - ANSKneeling Cat
For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should
be at which height? - ANSShoulder height
For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in
what order? - ANSStart with head down & legs in table top, then progress
to thoracic flexion with arm movement, followed by maintaining thoracic
flexion the entire time and legs in extension.
From shortest to longest, which order of strap length is correct for the
Suspension Trainer? - ANSFully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully
Lengthened
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2026-2027. Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers. Graded A
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended
periods of time - ANSTrue
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start
their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation - ANSFalse
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension for clients
with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - ANSYes
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial
assessment with your clients. - ANSFalse (ALWAYS do a client intake form
and re-assessment at least every 6 months)
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and
posterior chain overall. - ANSTrue
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a
longer lever angle on the low back. - ANSFalse
1
,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
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the
jumpboard? - ANSFalse
Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be
able to move their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - ANSFalse
During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis. - ANSTrue
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral
position. - ANSTrue
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg sweeps forward, it
should only sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. -
ANSTrue
During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest
change the exercise? - ANSChanges 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.
2
, Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs on the
Springboard - ANSYellow springs are shorter and used for upper body like
Hands in Straps, Purple springs are longer and used for lower body like
Legs in Straps
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the
client's functional patterns may have created misalignments - ANSTrue
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning
and prop to use during footwork? - ANSFeet parallel, Magic Circle at the
outside of the upper knee area
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could
the client perform with the most success? - ANSKneeling Cat
For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should
be at which height? - ANSShoulder height
For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in
what order? - ANSStart with head down & legs in table top, then progress
to thoracic flexion with arm movement, followed by maintaining thoracic
flexion the entire time and legs in extension.
From shortest to longest, which order of strap length is correct for the
Suspension Trainer? - ANSFully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully
Lengthened
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