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NPCE (NATIONAL PILATE CERTIFICATION EXAM)
AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
NPCE (NATIONAL PILATE CERTIFICATION EXAM)
Which plane of movement divides the body into left and right
and movements in this plane involve forward and backward
motion. Such as squats, lunges, bicep curls, extension, flexion,
etc. - CORRECT ANSWER-Sagittal Plane
What plane movements are horizontal plane moements that
occur in the middle of hte body dividing it into upper and lower
halves. Example include rotational movements such as hip
rotation in a golf swing - CORRECT ANSWER-Transverse
plane of motion
A client slips and falls in the studio , but is not hurt . What is the
appropriate action for the Pilates teacher to take ?
a . Advise the client they are no longer welcome at the studio
b . Refer the client to his / her physician
c . Complete an incident report to keep on file
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d . Call the client's family member - CORRECT ANSWER-C -
complete an incident report to keep on file
23. What is the association of the hip flexors with the gluteus
maximus during hip extension ?
a . Synergists
b . Agonists
c . Stabilizers
d . Antagonists - CORRECT ANSWER-D - antagonist
A musle hat works together with another muscle group of
muscles to produce a specific movement. This muscle assists the
prime muscle mover in executing a particualr action. It helps
stabilze thejoint or assists in controlling the movement. It may
also help to modulate the force and direction of the movement.
a) Agonist
B) Antagonist
C) Synergist - CORRECT ANSWER-C - Synergist
An muscle function that refers to the role of a muscle or group
of muscles that acts in opposition to the action of another muscle
or group of muscles. When one muscle contracts to produce a
specific movement, this muscle relaxes to allow that movement
to occur smoothly. The primary function of this muscle is to
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provide stability and control to joints and to prevent excessive or
uncontrolled movement.
A- Agonist
B - Antagonist
C- Synergist - CORRECT ANSWER-B- Antagonist
- CORRECT ANSWER-A- Agonist
What is a condition where one vertebra slips forward in relation
to the one below it. It commonly affects the lower back and can
cause pain, stiffness, and weakness.
A- Scoliosis
B - Spondylolisthesis
C - Swayback - CORRECT ANSWER-B - Spondylolisthesis
Which of the following exercises should be AVOIDED in
program design for a client with spondylolisthesis ? a . Round
Back on the Ladder Barrel
b . Semi - Circle on the Reformer
C. Monkey on the Trapeze Table
d . Rollover on the Mat - CORRECT ANSWER-B- semi-circle
on reformer
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25. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate choice for
the springs on the Reformer during mounting and dismounting
for a beginner client ?
a . The springs are attached and in the extended position
b . The springs are attached and in the resting position
C. The state of the springs depends on the exercise
d . The springs should be unattached - CORRECT ANSWER-B-
springs attached in resting position
c . 26. Which of the following BEST describes the reason for a
Pilates teacher to record and chart client progress ?
a . Documentation must be maintained for the OSHA standards
b . Record keeping is required by liability insurance companies
c . Recording and charting provides feedback and reinforcement
d . Record keeping is necessary when working with rehab clients
- CORRECT ANSWER-C - recordng and charting provides
feedback and reinforcement
Which of the following is the CORRECT foot alignment when
doing the Up Stretch ?
a . Feet flat , heels against shoulder blocks
b . Feet flat , in the middle of the platform
c . On metatarsals , in the center of headrest
NPCE (NATIONAL PILATE CERTIFICATION EXAM)
AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
NPCE (NATIONAL PILATE CERTIFICATION EXAM)
Which plane of movement divides the body into left and right
and movements in this plane involve forward and backward
motion. Such as squats, lunges, bicep curls, extension, flexion,
etc. - CORRECT ANSWER-Sagittal Plane
What plane movements are horizontal plane moements that
occur in the middle of hte body dividing it into upper and lower
halves. Example include rotational movements such as hip
rotation in a golf swing - CORRECT ANSWER-Transverse
plane of motion
A client slips and falls in the studio , but is not hurt . What is the
appropriate action for the Pilates teacher to take ?
a . Advise the client they are no longer welcome at the studio
b . Refer the client to his / her physician
c . Complete an incident report to keep on file
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d . Call the client's family member - CORRECT ANSWER-C -
complete an incident report to keep on file
23. What is the association of the hip flexors with the gluteus
maximus during hip extension ?
a . Synergists
b . Agonists
c . Stabilizers
d . Antagonists - CORRECT ANSWER-D - antagonist
A musle hat works together with another muscle group of
muscles to produce a specific movement. This muscle assists the
prime muscle mover in executing a particualr action. It helps
stabilze thejoint or assists in controlling the movement. It may
also help to modulate the force and direction of the movement.
a) Agonist
B) Antagonist
C) Synergist - CORRECT ANSWER-C - Synergist
An muscle function that refers to the role of a muscle or group
of muscles that acts in opposition to the action of another muscle
or group of muscles. When one muscle contracts to produce a
specific movement, this muscle relaxes to allow that movement
to occur smoothly. The primary function of this muscle is to
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provide stability and control to joints and to prevent excessive or
uncontrolled movement.
A- Agonist
B - Antagonist
C- Synergist - CORRECT ANSWER-B- Antagonist
- CORRECT ANSWER-A- Agonist
What is a condition where one vertebra slips forward in relation
to the one below it. It commonly affects the lower back and can
cause pain, stiffness, and weakness.
A- Scoliosis
B - Spondylolisthesis
C - Swayback - CORRECT ANSWER-B - Spondylolisthesis
Which of the following exercises should be AVOIDED in
program design for a client with spondylolisthesis ? a . Round
Back on the Ladder Barrel
b . Semi - Circle on the Reformer
C. Monkey on the Trapeze Table
d . Rollover on the Mat - CORRECT ANSWER-B- semi-circle
on reformer
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25. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate choice for
the springs on the Reformer during mounting and dismounting
for a beginner client ?
a . The springs are attached and in the extended position
b . The springs are attached and in the resting position
C. The state of the springs depends on the exercise
d . The springs should be unattached - CORRECT ANSWER-B-
springs attached in resting position
c . 26. Which of the following BEST describes the reason for a
Pilates teacher to record and chart client progress ?
a . Documentation must be maintained for the OSHA standards
b . Record keeping is required by liability insurance companies
c . Recording and charting provides feedback and reinforcement
d . Record keeping is necessary when working with rehab clients
- CORRECT ANSWER-C - recordng and charting provides
feedback and reinforcement
Which of the following is the CORRECT foot alignment when
doing the Up Stretch ?
a . Feet flat , heels against shoulder blocks
b . Feet flat , in the middle of the platform
c . On metatarsals , in the center of headrest
