CLUB PILATES WRITTEN EXAM AND PRACTICE NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EX
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1. Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is
ready.: False (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have multiple
limitations and still get the benefit from the move)
2. Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet
in straps series?: If your client needed a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in the
hip joint
3. What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles?: Heels lower and
Lift 4. What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?: Pregnancy,
shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
5. When is a client ready to jump?: When they have a stable pelvis and they are
able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive awareness?
6. 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.: False
7. What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group
Pilates classes?: Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
8. During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral
position.: True
9. How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the
reformer?: 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
10. What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?: Having the
client sit on the carriage or long box
11. What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?:
Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in place and
latissimus dorsi & the long head of the tricep for arm movement
12. What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why?: Semi circle - it
incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires a client to
have impeccable proprioceptive awareness
13. What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on the
reformer?: Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
14. Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on
the jumpboard?: False
, CLUB PILATES WRITTEN EXAM AND PRACTICE NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EX
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREAD
GRADED A+
.
15. Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught
on the reformer with arms in straps.: Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch,
Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
16. How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?: ALL springs
17 Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial
for better posture.: True (make sure that you always tell your clients the "why"
behind the move)
18. Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the
client's functional patterns may have created misalignments: True
19. For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning
and prop to use during footwork?: Feet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside
of the upper knee area
20. Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during Bridge
on the Reformer.: Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
21. Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and
posterior chain overall.: True
22. The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation.: True (Yes, the
postural muscles keep the body from swaying during the movement)
23. For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be
in what order?: Start 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.
24. Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion?:
All planes
25. Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.: False (Full
Teaser should be done on the long box)
26. Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree?: It has back
extension involved, which requires more upper body strength and control
27. Which is the "best" way to transition?: Instructor changes the springs while
clients do a different move to distract them.
28. 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.:
True 29. After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should
always start their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation: False
30. True or False: A client has a weak pelvic floor and cannot maintain table
top with a stable pelvis may jump on the Jumpboard if they request it: False
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREAD
GRADED A+
1. Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is
ready.: False (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have multiple
limitations and still get the benefit from the move)
2. Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet
in straps series?: If your client needed a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in the
hip joint
3. What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles?: Heels lower and
Lift 4. What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?: Pregnancy,
shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
5. When is a client ready to jump?: When they have a stable pelvis and they are
able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive awareness?
6. 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.: False
7. What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group
Pilates classes?: Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
8. During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral
position.: True
9. How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the
reformer?: 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
10. What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?: Having the
client sit on the carriage or long box
11. What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?:
Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in place and
latissimus dorsi & the long head of the tricep for arm movement
12. What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why?: Semi circle - it
incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires a client to
have impeccable proprioceptive awareness
13. What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on the
reformer?: Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
14. Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on
the jumpboard?: False
, CLUB PILATES WRITTEN EXAM AND PRACTICE NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EX
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREAD
GRADED A+
.
15. Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught
on the reformer with arms in straps.: Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch,
Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
16. How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?: ALL springs
17 Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial
for better posture.: True (make sure that you always tell your clients the "why"
behind the move)
18. Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the
client's functional patterns may have created misalignments: True
19. For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning
and prop to use during footwork?: Feet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside
of the upper knee area
20. Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during Bridge
on the Reformer.: Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
21. Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and
posterior chain overall.: True
22. The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation.: True (Yes, the
postural muscles keep the body from swaying during the movement)
23. For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be
in what order?: Start 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.
24. Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion?:
All planes
25. Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.: False (Full
Teaser should be done on the long box)
26. Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree?: It has back
extension involved, which requires more upper body strength and control
27. Which is the "best" way to transition?: Instructor changes the springs while
clients do a different move to distract them.
28. 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.:
True 29. After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should
always start their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation: False
30. True or False: A client has a weak pelvic floor and cannot maintain table
top with a stable pelvis may jump on the Jumpboard if they request it: False
