CLUB PILATES WRITTEN COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a
neutral position. Answer: True
◉ How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on
the reformer? Answer: There is more surface area under the foot of
the jumpboard which elicits a reaction closer to real life than the
footbar on the reformer
◉ What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?
Answer: Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
◉ What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps
series? Answer: Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors
to hold legs in place and latissimus dorsi & the long head of the
tricep for arm movement
◉ What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why? Answer:
Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal
articulations and requires a client to have impeccable proprioceptive
awareness
,◉ What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on
the reformer? Answer: Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral
Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
◉ Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping
supine on the jumpboard? Answer: False
◉ Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be
taught on the reformer with arms in straps. Answer: Single leg
stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters,
Criss-Cross, Frogs
◉ How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? Answer:
ALL springs
◉ Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which
beneficial for better posture. Answer: True (make sure that you
always tell your clients the "why" behind the move)
◉ Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of
how the client's functional patterns may have created misalignments
Answer: True
, ◉ For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective
positioning and prop to use during footwork? Answer: Feet parallel,
Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee area
◉ Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during
Bridge on the Reformer. Answer: Pregnancy, hip replacements,
slipped disc, osteoporosis
◉ Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles
and posterior chain overall. Answer: True
◉ The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. Answer:
True (Yes, the postural muscles keep the body from swaying during
the movement)
◉ For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression
would be in what order? Answer: Start 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.
◉ Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of
motion? Answer: All planes
ASSESSMENT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a
neutral position. Answer: True
◉ How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on
the reformer? Answer: There is more surface area under the foot of
the jumpboard which elicits a reaction closer to real life than the
footbar on the reformer
◉ What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?
Answer: Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
◉ What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps
series? Answer: Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors
to hold legs in place and latissimus dorsi & the long head of the
tricep for arm movement
◉ What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why? Answer:
Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal
articulations and requires a client to have impeccable proprioceptive
awareness
,◉ What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on
the reformer? Answer: Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral
Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
◉ Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping
supine on the jumpboard? Answer: False
◉ Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be
taught on the reformer with arms in straps. Answer: Single leg
stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters,
Criss-Cross, Frogs
◉ How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? Answer:
ALL springs
◉ Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which
beneficial for better posture. Answer: True (make sure that you
always tell your clients the "why" behind the move)
◉ Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of
how the client's functional patterns may have created misalignments
Answer: True
, ◉ For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective
positioning and prop to use during footwork? Answer: Feet parallel,
Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee area
◉ Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during
Bridge on the Reformer. Answer: Pregnancy, hip replacements,
slipped disc, osteoporosis
◉ Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles
and posterior chain overall. Answer: True
◉ The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. Answer:
True (Yes, the postural muscles keep the body from swaying during
the movement)
◉ For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression
would be in what order? Answer: Start 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.
◉ Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of
motion? Answer: All planes
