Club Pilates Written Exam Latest 2024.
All Questions and Correct Answers.
Graded A+
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended periods of time -
ANSTrue
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation - ANSFalse
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension for clients with
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - ANSYes
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial assessment with your
clients. - ANSFalse (ALWAYS do a client intake form and re-assessment at least every
6 months)
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall. - ANSTrue
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back. - ANSFalse
Choose the exercises that best fits the scenario below: After warming up my small
group mat class, I Plan on having them do _________________ to get the back of their
body warm and then _______________ to get the front of their body warm. -
ANSBridge variations and Hundreds
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard?
- ANSFalse
Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move
their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - ANSFalse
During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis. - ANSTrue
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
ANSTrue
, During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only
sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. - ANSTrue
During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the
exercise? - ANSChanges the intention of the exercise and indicates the client might not
be ready for the exercise, Teaser. They should start with Teaser Prep to develop the
strength for each of the fundamental components of the exercise in progression before
pursuing the full Teaser exercise.
Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs on the Springboard -
ANSYellow springs are shorter and used for upper body like Hands in Straps, Purple
springs are longer and used for lower body like Legs in Straps
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client's
functional patterns may have created misalignments - ANSTrue
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to
use during footwork? - ANSFeet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee
area
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could the client
perform with the most success? - ANSKneeling Cat
For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should be at which
height? - ANSShoulder height
For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in what order?
- ANSStart 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.
From shortest to longest, which order of strap length is correct for the Suspension
Trainer? - ANSFully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully Lengthened
From the options below, a client with which condition is contraindicated from performing
self-myofascial release? (select all that apply) - ANSAnticoagulant therapy,
Osteoporosis, High blood pressure, Any time the instructor is unsure of a condition,
Diabetes, Varicose veins, Pregnancy
Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - ANSFalse (Full Teaser
should be done on the long box)
Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic chain and this is good for
clients with low back issues. - ANSFalse
All Questions and Correct Answers.
Graded A+
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended periods of time -
ANSTrue
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation - ANSFalse
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension for clients with
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - ANSYes
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial assessment with your
clients. - ANSFalse (ALWAYS do a client intake form and re-assessment at least every
6 months)
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall. - ANSTrue
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back. - ANSFalse
Choose the exercises that best fits the scenario below: After warming up my small
group mat class, I Plan on having them do _________________ to get the back of their
body warm and then _______________ to get the front of their body warm. -
ANSBridge variations and Hundreds
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard?
- ANSFalse
Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move
their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - ANSFalse
During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis. - ANSTrue
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
ANSTrue
, During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only
sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. - ANSTrue
During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the
exercise? - ANSChanges the intention of the exercise and indicates the client might not
be ready for the exercise, Teaser. They should start with Teaser Prep to develop the
strength for each of the fundamental components of the exercise in progression before
pursuing the full Teaser exercise.
Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs on the Springboard -
ANSYellow springs are shorter and used for upper body like Hands in Straps, Purple
springs are longer and used for lower body like Legs in Straps
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client's
functional patterns may have created misalignments - ANSTrue
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to
use during footwork? - ANSFeet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee
area
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could the client
perform with the most success? - ANSKneeling Cat
For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should be at which
height? - ANSShoulder height
For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in what order?
- ANSStart 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.
From shortest to longest, which order of strap length is correct for the Suspension
Trainer? - ANSFully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully Lengthened
From the options below, a client with which condition is contraindicated from performing
self-myofascial release? (select all that apply) - ANSAnticoagulant therapy,
Osteoporosis, High blood pressure, Any time the instructor is unsure of a condition,
Diabetes, Varicose veins, Pregnancy
Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - ANSFalse (Full Teaser
should be done on the long box)
Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic chain and this is good for
clients with low back issues. - ANSFalse
