CLUB PILATES WRITTEN FINAL EXAM
Practice Questions and Answers 2026 |
Updated Revision Pack | Grade A+
• Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps
series? -✓✓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? -✓✓Heels lower and Lift
• What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? -✓✓Pregnancy, shoulder
replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
• When is a client ready to jump? -✓✓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. -✓✓False
• What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates
classes? -✓✓Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
• During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
✓✓True
• How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? -✓✓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? -✓✓Having the client
sit on the carriage or long box
• What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series? -
✓✓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? -✓✓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? -
✓✓Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
, • Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the
jumpboard? -✓✓False
• Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer
with arms in straps. -✓✓Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors,
Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
• How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? -✓✓ALL springs
• Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better
posture. -✓✓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 -✓✓True
• For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to
use during footwork? -✓✓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. -✓✓Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
• Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall. -✓✓True
• The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. -✓✓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? -✓✓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? -✓✓All planes
• Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. -✓✓False (Full Teaser
should be done on the long box)
• Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree? -✓✓It has back extension
involved, which requires more upper body strength and control
Practice Questions and Answers 2026 |
Updated Revision Pack | Grade A+
• Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps
series? -✓✓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? -✓✓Heels lower and Lift
• What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? -✓✓Pregnancy, shoulder
replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
• When is a client ready to jump? -✓✓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. -✓✓False
• What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates
classes? -✓✓Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
• During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
✓✓True
• How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? -✓✓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? -✓✓Having the client
sit on the carriage or long box
• What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series? -
✓✓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? -✓✓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? -
✓✓Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
, • Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the
jumpboard? -✓✓False
• Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer
with arms in straps. -✓✓Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors,
Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
• How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? -✓✓ALL springs
• Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better
posture. -✓✓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 -✓✓True
• For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to
use during footwork? -✓✓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. -✓✓Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
• Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall. -✓✓True
• The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. -✓✓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? -✓✓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? -✓✓All planes
• Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. -✓✓False (Full Teaser
should be done on the long box)
• Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree? -✓✓It has back extension
involved, which requires more upper body strength and control
