EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Who inspired Joseph's passion for movement. Answer: His
parents and their active and healthy lifestyles
◉ What item inspired Joseph to build the reformer. Answer: A
hospital bed
◉ True or False: Joseph Pilates died of natural causes in the late 90s.
Answer: False
◉ True or False: Joseph Pilates has always referred to his work as
"Pilates". Answer: False
◉ What does the "O" stand for in SOAP?. Answer: Objective
◉ What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP?. Answer: The
plan for your client, which include a list of exercises, apparatus used,
number of reps, and modifications
, ◉ True or False: As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to
do assessments and re-assessments with your clients.. Answer: False
◉ When teaching at a studio, who holds a responsibility to make
sure the equipment in the studio is safe and well maintained?.
Answer: The Pilates instructor and Studio Management
◉ What is the right CLASSICAL order of Joseph's first 5 May moves?.
Answer: Pelvic rocks, bridges, ab series, side series, corkscrew
◉ Which movement and or milestone will your client need to have
accomplished in order to try crab?. Answer: Rolling like a ball. They
need to have no back or spine issues
◉ What order of spinal movement should your class flow complete?.
Answer: Flexion , extension, lateral rotation, transverse rotation
◉ True or false: may work is the most simple Pilates practice.
Answer: True
◉ What would be a good example of using "P" in PEACE R&R?.
Answer: "Start in supine, on your back with your hell's on the center
of the foot bar about three inches apart. Your back should be relaxed
and your shoulders should not be pressing against the rests"