CLUB PILATES WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-Pregnancy, shoulder
replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-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. ✔️✔️Correct Ans-False
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle on the low
back. ✔️✔️Correct Ans-False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready. ✔️✔️Correct Ans-
False (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have multiple limitations and still get the
benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps series?
✔️✔️Correct Ans-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? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-Heels lower and Lift
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes? ✔️✔️Correct
Ans-Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. ✔️✔️Correct Ans-
True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-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? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-Having the client sit
on the carriage or long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-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? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-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? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard? ✔️✔️Correct
Ans-False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer with arms in
straps. ✔️✔️Correct Ans-Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters,
Criss-Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better posture.
✔️✔️Correct Ans-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 ✔️✔️Correct Ans-True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to use during
footwork? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-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.
✔️✔️Correct Ans-Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-Pregnancy, shoulder
replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-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. ✔️✔️Correct Ans-False
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle on the low
back. ✔️✔️Correct Ans-False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready. ✔️✔️Correct Ans-
False (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have multiple limitations and still get the
benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps series?
✔️✔️Correct Ans-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? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-Heels lower and Lift
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes? ✔️✔️Correct
Ans-Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. ✔️✔️Correct Ans-
True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-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? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-Having the client sit
on the carriage or long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-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? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-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? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard? ✔️✔️Correct
Ans-False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer with arms in
straps. ✔️✔️Correct Ans-Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters,
Criss-Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better posture.
✔️✔️Correct Ans-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 ✔️✔️Correct Ans-True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to use during
footwork? ✔️✔️Correct Ans-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.
✔️✔️Correct Ans-Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
