PEAK PILATES LEVEL 1
THEORETICAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
T/F: When teaching a group reformer the instructor does not need to 'do the walk' to be seen
by the class. - ANS False
T/F: A healthy student should be performing all of the Intro Mat exercises fairly well before
being given any new 'add-in' exercises. - ANS True
The name of the exercise in the Side Kick Series that is 'added in' is: - ANS Circles
T/F: To best progress a student, the Mat and Reformer exercises are always added into the
system in the order they appear in the exercise list. - ANS False
All of the following are Critical Connections EXCEPT: - ANS Eyes to navel
The Transition from Swan I Neck Roll to Shoulder Bridge Prep is: - ANS Push back to Rest
The correct order for the Abdominal Series is: Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, "Lower
Lifts", "Scissors", Criss Cross. - ANS False
During a first lesson a new student is in a ___________ stage of learning. - ANS Cognitive
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, The Critical Connections are terms that help a student:
A. Advance their practice
B. Connect the powerhouse to the rest of the body
C. All of these are benefits of working with the Critical Connections activated
D. Work more deeply from the center outward - ANS C. All of these are benefits of working
with the Critical Connections activated
T/F: There is a natural balance and counterbalance inherent in the order. - ANS True
The arms move from the ______ and the legs move from the _______ are concepts that are
part of the Language of Pilates and help students to understand initiation and execution. -
ANS Back, front
T/F: When a student moves beyond the Intro level you no longer should teach Fundamentals. -
ANS False
With Lordotic Posture a person may exhibit an exaggerated _______ curve. - ANS Lumbar
Your student is having trouble rolling their pelvis in Short Box Series Round on the reformer you
might: - ANS Teach it on the Ladder Barrel
The last exercise in the Short Box Series is the: - ANS Side sit-ups
The Power Circle exercises can be taught during Part C or D of the Session Format. -
ANS False
When teaching Power Circle for Part D/Endings, it is alright to just end with Seated Knees & Feet
- ANS False
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THEORETICAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
T/F: When teaching a group reformer the instructor does not need to 'do the walk' to be seen
by the class. - ANS False
T/F: A healthy student should be performing all of the Intro Mat exercises fairly well before
being given any new 'add-in' exercises. - ANS True
The name of the exercise in the Side Kick Series that is 'added in' is: - ANS Circles
T/F: To best progress a student, the Mat and Reformer exercises are always added into the
system in the order they appear in the exercise list. - ANS False
All of the following are Critical Connections EXCEPT: - ANS Eyes to navel
The Transition from Swan I Neck Roll to Shoulder Bridge Prep is: - ANS Push back to Rest
The correct order for the Abdominal Series is: Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, "Lower
Lifts", "Scissors", Criss Cross. - ANS False
During a first lesson a new student is in a ___________ stage of learning. - ANS Cognitive
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, The Critical Connections are terms that help a student:
A. Advance their practice
B. Connect the powerhouse to the rest of the body
C. All of these are benefits of working with the Critical Connections activated
D. Work more deeply from the center outward - ANS C. All of these are benefits of working
with the Critical Connections activated
T/F: There is a natural balance and counterbalance inherent in the order. - ANS True
The arms move from the ______ and the legs move from the _______ are concepts that are
part of the Language of Pilates and help students to understand initiation and execution. -
ANS Back, front
T/F: When a student moves beyond the Intro level you no longer should teach Fundamentals. -
ANS False
With Lordotic Posture a person may exhibit an exaggerated _______ curve. - ANS Lumbar
Your student is having trouble rolling their pelvis in Short Box Series Round on the reformer you
might: - ANS Teach it on the Ladder Barrel
The last exercise in the Short Box Series is the: - ANS Side sit-ups
The Power Circle exercises can be taught during Part C or D of the Session Format. -
ANS False
When teaching Power Circle for Part D/Endings, it is alright to just end with Seated Knees & Feet
- ANS False
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