Final Exam Pilates Latest 2026-2027.
Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers. Graded A
"Flexed thoracic spine with anterior pelvic tilt" describes which posture? -
ANSKyphotic-lordotic posture
A client has told you they have been diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis.
What lumbar positioning should you avoid? - ANSLumbar
extension/anterior pelvic tilt
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 keep
their body warm. - ANSBridge variations and hundreds
Choose the best positioning cue for pulling straps - ANSLie on your
stomach with your chest off the box, Have energy and length in the legs
with a lifted upper trunk. Back of the next is long and eyes gaze down.
Press pubic bone into the box and lift you abdominals.
Choose the most modified description of swimming - ANSProne, slight
extension of the spine, arms reaching overhead, legs in subtle extension at
the hip joint
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,Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be
able to move their knees and hips beyond 90* - ANSTrue
During exercises that are closed chain, like chest lift, the client should
maintain a neutral pelvis - ANSTrue
During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin is released, affecting the tendons
and ligaments. how should stretching be addressed during this time? -
ANSDo not stretch into the end ROM
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises on
the cadillac could the client perform with the most success? - ANSforward
push thru
How is footwork different on the jumpboard and reformer? - ANSThe
jumpboard has more surface area than the footbar, which provides the feet
with more proprioceptive feedback.
How should the cadillac be set up for push thru with feet? - ANSPush thru
bar with springs from above
How would you modify for a client with limited ROM in the feet in straps
series? - ANSPlace the long straps above he knees
How would you progress hundreds to make them more challenging? -
ANSLower the legs on the first 5 counts, and lift the legs up on the next 5
2
, If a client has a herniated disc that "flares up" sometimes, what exercise
would be better to perform on the ladder barrel vs reformer? - ANSShort
box series
If a client has a herniated disc, what exercise can they safely perform at the
springboard? - ANSthigh stretch
If a client has trouble performing exercises that require pelvic stability,
which exercise might you omit? - ANSLeg circles
If a client is cleared for exercise but is recovering from a knee replacement,
what might you do to best accommodate this client for footwork on the
chair? - ANSI would cue them to limit their ROM using light/medium
resistance
If a client is kyphotic, what programming would be most appropriate? -
ANSStrengthening the thoracic extensors/mid-back, streching the
pectorals/opening the chest
If a client is supinating their feet during Articulated Bridge, what might you
offer for support? - ANSA ball between their ankles
If a client needs more support in their lateral chain, which ladder barrel
exercise would be best for them? - ANSside bends
If a client were new to pilates with limited experience, how would you teach
the arm facing side series? - ANSSitting on the carriage or long box
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Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers. Graded A
"Flexed thoracic spine with anterior pelvic tilt" describes which posture? -
ANSKyphotic-lordotic posture
A client has told you they have been diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis.
What lumbar positioning should you avoid? - ANSLumbar
extension/anterior pelvic tilt
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 keep
their body warm. - ANSBridge variations and hundreds
Choose the best positioning cue for pulling straps - ANSLie on your
stomach with your chest off the box, Have energy and length in the legs
with a lifted upper trunk. Back of the next is long and eyes gaze down.
Press pubic bone into the box and lift you abdominals.
Choose the most modified description of swimming - ANSProne, slight
extension of the spine, arms reaching overhead, legs in subtle extension at
the hip joint
1
,Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be
able to move their knees and hips beyond 90* - ANSTrue
During exercises that are closed chain, like chest lift, the client should
maintain a neutral pelvis - ANSTrue
During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin is released, affecting the tendons
and ligaments. how should stretching be addressed during this time? -
ANSDo not stretch into the end ROM
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises on
the cadillac could the client perform with the most success? - ANSforward
push thru
How is footwork different on the jumpboard and reformer? - ANSThe
jumpboard has more surface area than the footbar, which provides the feet
with more proprioceptive feedback.
How should the cadillac be set up for push thru with feet? - ANSPush thru
bar with springs from above
How would you modify for a client with limited ROM in the feet in straps
series? - ANSPlace the long straps above he knees
How would you progress hundreds to make them more challenging? -
ANSLower the legs on the first 5 counts, and lift the legs up on the next 5
2
, If a client has a herniated disc that "flares up" sometimes, what exercise
would be better to perform on the ladder barrel vs reformer? - ANSShort
box series
If a client has a herniated disc, what exercise can they safely perform at the
springboard? - ANSthigh stretch
If a client has trouble performing exercises that require pelvic stability,
which exercise might you omit? - ANSLeg circles
If a client is cleared for exercise but is recovering from a knee replacement,
what might you do to best accommodate this client for footwork on the
chair? - ANSI would cue them to limit their ROM using light/medium
resistance
If a client is kyphotic, what programming would be most appropriate? -
ANSStrengthening the thoracic extensors/mid-back, streching the
pectorals/opening the chest
If a client is supinating their feet during Articulated Bridge, what might you
offer for support? - ANSA ball between their ankles
If a client needs more support in their lateral chain, which ladder barrel
exercise would be best for them? - ANSside bends
If a client were new to pilates with limited experience, how would you teach
the arm facing side series? - ANSSitting on the carriage or long box
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