CLUB PILATES WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS & UPDATED ANSWERS
PASSED ALREADY GRADED A+
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back. - Correct Answer ✔✔ False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready. -
Correct Answer ✔✔ False (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have
multiple limitations and still get the benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps
series? - Correct Answer ✔✔ If your client needed a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in
the hip joint
What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Heels
lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? - Correct Answer ✔✔ When they have a stable pelvis
and they are able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive awareness?
The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is supine on the box with
the head near the footbar and the torso flexed and supported on the box, legs in table
top with the arms straight up and facing the ceiling. - Correct Answer ✔✔ False
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes?
- Correct Answer ✔✔ Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
Correct Answer ✔✔ True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? - Correct
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? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
, What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series? - Correct
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? - Correct 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? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard?
- Correct Answer ✔✔ False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer
with arms in straps. - Correct 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? - Correct Answer ✔✔ ALL
springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better
posture. - Correct 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 - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to
use during footwork? - Correct 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. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc,
osteoporosis
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall. - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. - Correct 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?
- Correct 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.
QUESTIONS & UPDATED ANSWERS
PASSED ALREADY GRADED A+
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back. - Correct Answer ✔✔ False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready. -
Correct Answer ✔✔ False (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have
multiple limitations and still get the benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps
series? - Correct Answer ✔✔ If your client needed a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in
the hip joint
What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Heels
lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? - Correct Answer ✔✔ When they have a stable pelvis
and they are able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive awareness?
The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is supine on the box with
the head near the footbar and the torso flexed and supported on the box, legs in table
top with the arms straight up and facing the ceiling. - Correct Answer ✔✔ False
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes?
- Correct Answer ✔✔ Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
Correct Answer ✔✔ True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? - Correct
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? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
, What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series? - Correct
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? - Correct 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? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard?
- Correct Answer ✔✔ False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer
with arms in straps. - Correct 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? - Correct Answer ✔✔ ALL
springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better
posture. - Correct 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 - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to
use during footwork? - Correct 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. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc,
osteoporosis
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall. - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. - Correct 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?
- Correct 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.
