Peak Pilates level 1 CertifiCation exam QUestions anD
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How many repetitions are there for the "side kick series: up and down"? - correct
answers-5
How many repetitions are there for the "side kick series: inner thigh lifts and leg
circles"? - correct answers-5-8 each
How many repetitions are there for the "teaser - one leg"? - correct answers-3-5 each
How many repetitions are there for the "seal"? - correct answers-6-8
Anchoring describes - correct answers-how each exercise is stabilized by the
Powerhouse and supported by the critical connections.
What is the line running downward from the nose, navel, and pubic bone to the heels. -
correct answers-Centerline
Contraindications are - correct answers-A symptom or health condition that makes a
particular exercise inadvisable or unsuitable for a student to perform.
TRUE OR FALSE: There is a natural balance and counterbalance inherent in the order. -
correct answers-True
TRUE OR FALSE: 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. - correct
answers-False
The Transition from Saw 1 Neck Roll to Shoulder Bridge Prep is:
,1. Lie prone with hands under the forehead
2. Perform Iso Abs
3. Push back to rest
4. Roll to your side with your knees bent. - correct answers-3Vertebral Discs act as -
correct answers-shock absorbers
Pilates movement aides in the _____ of the discs. - correct answers-hydration
What are the two functions of the pelvic floor? - correct answers-1. Supports Inner
Organs
2. Contains openings for reproductive and elimination organs.
The pelvic floor must be - correct answers-flexible and strong
What are the two layers of the pelvic floor? - correct answers-1. Urogenital Layer
2. Pelvic Layer
How many repetitions are there for the "hundred'? - correct answers-10 breaths or 100
pumps
How many repetitions are there for "the roll up"? - correct answers-5
How many repetitions are there for the "one leg circle"? - correct answers-5 in each
direction
How many repetitions are there for "rolling like a ball"? - correct answers-6-8 (omit first
lesson)
How many repetitions are there for the "single-leg stretch"? - correct answers-6-10
How many repetitions are there for the "double-leg stretch"? - correct answers-6-10
,How many repetitions are there for the "spine stretch forward"? - correct answers-5
How many repetitions are there for the "saw"? - correct answers-3-5 in each direction
How many repetitions are there for the "side kick series: front and back"? - correct
answers-5-10
TRUE OR FALSE: A healthy student should be performing all of the Intro Mat exercises
fairly well before being given any new add-in exercises. - correct answers-True
The critical corrections are terms that help a student:
A. Advance the 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 - correct answers-C
During a first lesson, a new student is in a _____ stage of learning.
D. Associative
E. Cognitive
F. Automatic
G. Autonomic - correct answers-E
The name of the exercise in the Side Kick Series that is 'added in' is:
A. big circles
B. circles
, C. little circles
D. inner thigh circles - correct answers-B
All of the following are Critical Connections EXCEPT:
A. Three Anchors
B. Eyes to Navel
C. Ribs to Scapula and Scapula to Rib
D. Heels to seat - correct answers-B
TRUE OR FALSE: The correct order for the Abdominal Series is: Single Leg Stretch,
Double Leg Stretch, Lower Lifts, Scissors, Criss Cross. - correct answers-False
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.
A. Back, Front
B. Front, Back
C. Ribs, Hips
D. Center, Center - correct answers-A
Lordotic posture is accompanied by tight ____ msucles.
A. Upper Back
B. Lower Back
C. Abdominals
D. Glutes - correct answers-B
What exercises move down in the Beginning Reformer Exercise Order when Short
Spine Massage is introduced?
CorreCt ansWers(verifieD) | latest UPDate 2026/2027 |
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How many repetitions are there for the "side kick series: up and down"? - correct
answers-5
How many repetitions are there for the "side kick series: inner thigh lifts and leg
circles"? - correct answers-5-8 each
How many repetitions are there for the "teaser - one leg"? - correct answers-3-5 each
How many repetitions are there for the "seal"? - correct answers-6-8
Anchoring describes - correct answers-how each exercise is stabilized by the
Powerhouse and supported by the critical connections.
What is the line running downward from the nose, navel, and pubic bone to the heels. -
correct answers-Centerline
Contraindications are - correct answers-A symptom or health condition that makes a
particular exercise inadvisable or unsuitable for a student to perform.
TRUE OR FALSE: There is a natural balance and counterbalance inherent in the order. -
correct answers-True
TRUE OR FALSE: 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. - correct
answers-False
The Transition from Saw 1 Neck Roll to Shoulder Bridge Prep is:
,1. Lie prone with hands under the forehead
2. Perform Iso Abs
3. Push back to rest
4. Roll to your side with your knees bent. - correct answers-3Vertebral Discs act as -
correct answers-shock absorbers
Pilates movement aides in the _____ of the discs. - correct answers-hydration
What are the two functions of the pelvic floor? - correct answers-1. Supports Inner
Organs
2. Contains openings for reproductive and elimination organs.
The pelvic floor must be - correct answers-flexible and strong
What are the two layers of the pelvic floor? - correct answers-1. Urogenital Layer
2. Pelvic Layer
How many repetitions are there for the "hundred'? - correct answers-10 breaths or 100
pumps
How many repetitions are there for "the roll up"? - correct answers-5
How many repetitions are there for the "one leg circle"? - correct answers-5 in each
direction
How many repetitions are there for "rolling like a ball"? - correct answers-6-8 (omit first
lesson)
How many repetitions are there for the "single-leg stretch"? - correct answers-6-10
How many repetitions are there for the "double-leg stretch"? - correct answers-6-10
,How many repetitions are there for the "spine stretch forward"? - correct answers-5
How many repetitions are there for the "saw"? - correct answers-3-5 in each direction
How many repetitions are there for the "side kick series: front and back"? - correct
answers-5-10
TRUE OR FALSE: A healthy student should be performing all of the Intro Mat exercises
fairly well before being given any new add-in exercises. - correct answers-True
The critical corrections are terms that help a student:
A. Advance the 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 - correct answers-C
During a first lesson, a new student is in a _____ stage of learning.
D. Associative
E. Cognitive
F. Automatic
G. Autonomic - correct answers-E
The name of the exercise in the Side Kick Series that is 'added in' is:
A. big circles
B. circles
, C. little circles
D. inner thigh circles - correct answers-B
All of the following are Critical Connections EXCEPT:
A. Three Anchors
B. Eyes to Navel
C. Ribs to Scapula and Scapula to Rib
D. Heels to seat - correct answers-B
TRUE OR FALSE: The correct order for the Abdominal Series is: Single Leg Stretch,
Double Leg Stretch, Lower Lifts, Scissors, Criss Cross. - correct answers-False
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.
A. Back, Front
B. Front, Back
C. Ribs, Hips
D. Center, Center - correct answers-A
Lordotic posture is accompanied by tight ____ msucles.
A. Upper Back
B. Lower Back
C. Abdominals
D. Glutes - correct answers-B
What exercises move down in the Beginning Reformer Exercise Order when Short
Spine Massage is introduced?
