PMA Practice Test All Possible Questions and Answers
with complete solution
Which of the factors listed below directly influences a PMA-Certified Teacher's
ability to deliver the benefits of Pilates exercises to the Client?
Knowing the Scope of Practice
Joseph Pilates characterized his movement regime as a discipline for:
The Whole Body
Which of the following is phase of gait?
Swing
Which muscle group crosses the hip and knee posteriorly?
Hamstrings
Knee flexion occurs in which plane?
Sagittal
Which postural landmarks are used to assess the pelvis posteriorly?
PSIS and gluteal fold
Karen has learned to modify Pilates exercises for some of her clients. Which of
the following BEST describes why exercise modifications are important for some
Pilates clients?
The modification address the clietn's individual needs to ensure a safe progression.
Which Pilates exercises contain shoulder motion which would be contraindicated
for a client with shoulder impingement?
Rowing Back Salute
Joseph Pilates stated, "Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong
postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the
______?
Spirit
How many vertebrae are in the lumbar spine?
5
According to the World Health Organization's ICF Model for health, which of the
following is a social factor that enhances a successful outcome?
Familial support
The scope of Practice of Pilates instructors includes which of the following?
Fitness Assessment
Clint is working with his Pilates client, Julia, and he wants to help her improve her
lumbar stability. Which of the following represents the BEST breathing technique
Clint can present for this purpose?
Posterio-lateral Costal Breathing
Which of the following BEST assists with spinal flexion?
Rolldown on the Trapeze Table
Short bones consist predominantly of spongy bone material to maximize:
Shock absorption
Tendon are structures that attach______ to bone?
Muscle
Ligaments are characterized by a
with complete solution
Which of the factors listed below directly influences a PMA-Certified Teacher's
ability to deliver the benefits of Pilates exercises to the Client?
Knowing the Scope of Practice
Joseph Pilates characterized his movement regime as a discipline for:
The Whole Body
Which of the following is phase of gait?
Swing
Which muscle group crosses the hip and knee posteriorly?
Hamstrings
Knee flexion occurs in which plane?
Sagittal
Which postural landmarks are used to assess the pelvis posteriorly?
PSIS and gluteal fold
Karen has learned to modify Pilates exercises for some of her clients. Which of
the following BEST describes why exercise modifications are important for some
Pilates clients?
The modification address the clietn's individual needs to ensure a safe progression.
Which Pilates exercises contain shoulder motion which would be contraindicated
for a client with shoulder impingement?
Rowing Back Salute
Joseph Pilates stated, "Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong
postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the
______?
Spirit
How many vertebrae are in the lumbar spine?
5
According to the World Health Organization's ICF Model for health, which of the
following is a social factor that enhances a successful outcome?
Familial support
The scope of Practice of Pilates instructors includes which of the following?
Fitness Assessment
Clint is working with his Pilates client, Julia, and he wants to help her improve her
lumbar stability. Which of the following represents the BEST breathing technique
Clint can present for this purpose?
Posterio-lateral Costal Breathing
Which of the following BEST assists with spinal flexion?
Rolldown on the Trapeze Table
Short bones consist predominantly of spongy bone material to maximize:
Shock absorption
Tendon are structures that attach______ to bone?
Muscle
Ligaments are characterized by a
