Pilates Final Exam Test out 2024-2025.
All Exam Questions and Correct, Verified
Answers. Graded A+
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge NOT articulation.
true or false - ANSfalse
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. - ANSbridging
variations, hundreds
Always suggest that clients use a thin mat or towel for their Pilates Mat classes. It
doesn't have to be a thick Mat, it should just cover the area under your client's body.
true or false - ANSfalse
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students
with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - ANSyes
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall.
true or false - ANStrue
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back.
true or false - ANSfalse
Choose best exercise for client type:
hip replacement
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSsingle leg circle
Choose best exercise for client type:
Hunched shoulders
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSswimming
, Choose best exercise for client type:
post natal
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSpelvic rocks/tilts
Choose best exercise for client type:
young athlete
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANScorkscrew
Clients who can do footwork on the Reformer are ready for jumping on the Jumpboard.
true or false - ANSfalse
During Side Lying Legs in Straps series, the spine should be in a neutral position.
true or false - ANStrue
During Side-Lying Leg in Strap series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only
sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift.
true or false - ANStrue
During Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the exercise? -
ANSchanges the intent of exercise; once master, they can progress
During the chest lift, the client should maintain their neutral pelvis.
true or false - ANStrue
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 Jumpboard and the foot bar are exactly the same.
true or false - ANSfalse
Footwork on the Reformer is most closely related to which real-life activity? - ANSsitting
down & standing up
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
All Exam Questions and Correct, Verified
Answers. Graded A+
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge NOT articulation.
true or false - ANSfalse
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. - ANSbridging
variations, hundreds
Always suggest that clients use a thin mat or towel for their Pilates Mat classes. It
doesn't have to be a thick Mat, it should just cover the area under your client's body.
true or false - ANSfalse
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students
with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - ANSyes
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall.
true or false - ANStrue
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back.
true or false - ANSfalse
Choose best exercise for client type:
hip replacement
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSsingle leg circle
Choose best exercise for client type:
Hunched shoulders
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSswimming
, Choose best exercise for client type:
post natal
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSpelvic rocks/tilts
Choose best exercise for client type:
young athlete
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANScorkscrew
Clients who can do footwork on the Reformer are ready for jumping on the Jumpboard.
true or false - ANSfalse
During Side Lying Legs in Straps series, the spine should be in a neutral position.
true or false - ANStrue
During Side-Lying Leg in Strap series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only
sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift.
true or false - ANStrue
During Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the exercise? -
ANSchanges the intent of exercise; once master, they can progress
During the chest lift, the client should maintain their neutral pelvis.
true or false - ANStrue
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 Jumpboard and the foot bar are exactly the same.
true or false - ANSfalse
Footwork on the Reformer is most closely related to which real-life activity? - ANSsitting
down & standing up
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
