CLUB PILATES [CP] WRITTEN Test
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Pick the most level-appropriate sequence to START a class
Advanced - Double leg Footwork on the Reformer, Single leg Footwork on the Reformer
What are the elements of the effective flow programming when teaching group
Pilates classes?
Progressions, Modifications, Transitions and variations
Which are the two best examples of how to properly transition?
(1) Instructor places the Magic Circles on the Footbar while the clients are doing chest
expansion (2) Instructor changes the springs while the clients perform a different
exercise that doesn't require the carriage to move
What are the four main muscles emphasized during Footwork on the Reformer?
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
What is the best exercise to help strengthen the posterior chain?
Pulling Straps
What are some of the contraindications for articulation during Bridge on the
Reformer?
Pregnancy, Hip Replacements, Slipped Disc, Osteoporosis
Single Leg Bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and
control of the pelvis and spine
True
What is the most challenging variation of the Bridge described below?
Shoulder Bridge with a green and red spring
In the Supine Arms in Straps series, how would you safely progress a client?
Head down & legs in tabletop, add thoracic flexion, add leg extension, maintain thoracic
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,flexion and leg extension
What are the major muscles emphasized in the Supine Arms in Straps Triceps
Press?
Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in tabletop, latissimus
dorsi and tricep for arm movement
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the
Reformer in Supine Arms in Straps
Single-Leg Stretch, Double-Leg Stretch, Lower and Lift Scissors, Helicopter, Crisscross,
Frogs
What exercise must a client successfully complete before trying Coordination?
(1) Beats (2) Thoracic Flection (3) Arms in Straps
The postural muscles are stabilizers during Offering
True
Why is Shave the Head more advances than Hug a Tree?
It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body strength and control
How many springs should be used during the Short Box series?
ALL springs
The correct starting position for Teaser on the long box is supine on the box with
the head near the footbar, legs in tabletop with the arms straight up towards the
ceiling
False
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength, which is beneficial for
better posture.
True
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
How would you modify for a client with limited range of motion in the Feet in
Straps series?
Place the long straps above the knees
During Side-Lying Legs in Strap Series, what position should the spine be in?
Neutral
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,If a client were new to Pilates with limited experience, how would you teach the
Arm Facing Side Series?
Sitting on the carriage or long box
What plane of motion is Spine Twist performed in?
Transverse
What are the 6 movements of the Scapula?
Protraction, retraction, elevation, depression, upward rotation, downward rotation
What would be a modification for Hip Twists for someone with wrist issues?
Coming down onto the forearms without sinking in the shoulders
When doing the Side-lying Leg series, the client will have more stability with their
upper body toward the back of the Mat, while setting them up in the middle of the
Mat could provide a stability challenge.
True
Side bend is an example of what type of movement of the spine?
Lateral Flexion
When doing Knee Circles, having the arms will make the client more
stale.
Extended out on to the sides to make the letter "T"
Classical Pilates is better than Contemporary Pilates because of the order of the
exercises.
False
What inspired Joseph Pilates to develop Contrology and build the Reformers?
(1) Being a boxer and athlete who wanted to make sure he was cross-training to crate
strength overall, (2) Being a sick child who wanted to increase his lung capacity through
proper breathing, (3) Being in an internment camp with people who were sick in hospital
beds
What is the best way to evaluate the range of motion of the ankles?
Heels lower and lift
For a client who has Valgus Knees, what is the most effective positioning and
prop to use during Footwork?
Feet parallel, Magic Circle on the outside above the knees
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, What group of exercises helps the instructor evaluate functional patterns that
could create misalignments?
Footwork
Clients should ideally be in neutral when jumping supine on the Jumpboard
True
When is a client ready to progress to a more challenging variation like
Coordination?
When they have a stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of
proprioceptive awareness
How is Footwork on the jumpboard different than Footwork on the Reformer?
The jumpboard has more surface area than the footbar, which provides the feet with
more proprioceptive feedback
The Supine Legs in Straps Lower and Lift is done in what plane of motion?
Sagittal
What is the best way to make an exercise more challenging on the Reformer?
It depends on the exercise and body
When cuing Footwork, what do you want clients to feel?
The hamstrings resisting the return of the carriage, the VMO as the kneecaps lift up in
knee extension, even pressure throughout both legs, a stable and neutral core
throughout the movement
When teaching Supine Arms in Straps on the Reformer, where does the student
initiate movement?
(1) from the trunk/core (2) from the lats and serratus (3) from the anchored shoulders
Choose the best positioning cue for Pulling Straps
Lie on your stomach with your chest off the box. Have energy and length in the legs with
a lifted upper trunk. Back of the neck is long and eyes gaze down. Press the pubic bone
into the box and lift up on your abdominals
When planking on the Reformer, what are the common cues or corrections you
may need to teach?
Eyes gaze on the floor, back of the neck is long. Keep the abdominals engaged, spine
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Pick the most level-appropriate sequence to START a class
Advanced - Double leg Footwork on the Reformer, Single leg Footwork on the Reformer
What are the elements of the effective flow programming when teaching group
Pilates classes?
Progressions, Modifications, Transitions and variations
Which are the two best examples of how to properly transition?
(1) Instructor places the Magic Circles on the Footbar while the clients are doing chest
expansion (2) Instructor changes the springs while the clients perform a different
exercise that doesn't require the carriage to move
What are the four main muscles emphasized during Footwork on the Reformer?
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
What is the best exercise to help strengthen the posterior chain?
Pulling Straps
What are some of the contraindications for articulation during Bridge on the
Reformer?
Pregnancy, Hip Replacements, Slipped Disc, Osteoporosis
Single Leg Bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and
control of the pelvis and spine
True
What is the most challenging variation of the Bridge described below?
Shoulder Bridge with a green and red spring
In the Supine Arms in Straps series, how would you safely progress a client?
Head down & legs in tabletop, add thoracic flexion, add leg extension, maintain thoracic
1|Page
,flexion and leg extension
What are the major muscles emphasized in the Supine Arms in Straps Triceps
Press?
Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in tabletop, latissimus
dorsi and tricep for arm movement
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the
Reformer in Supine Arms in Straps
Single-Leg Stretch, Double-Leg Stretch, Lower and Lift Scissors, Helicopter, Crisscross,
Frogs
What exercise must a client successfully complete before trying Coordination?
(1) Beats (2) Thoracic Flection (3) Arms in Straps
The postural muscles are stabilizers during Offering
True
Why is Shave the Head more advances than Hug a Tree?
It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body strength and control
How many springs should be used during the Short Box series?
ALL springs
The correct starting position for Teaser on the long box is supine on the box with
the head near the footbar, legs in tabletop with the arms straight up towards the
ceiling
False
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength, which is beneficial for
better posture.
True
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
How would you modify for a client with limited range of motion in the Feet in
Straps series?
Place the long straps above the knees
During Side-Lying Legs in Strap Series, what position should the spine be in?
Neutral
2|Page
,If a client were new to Pilates with limited experience, how would you teach the
Arm Facing Side Series?
Sitting on the carriage or long box
What plane of motion is Spine Twist performed in?
Transverse
What are the 6 movements of the Scapula?
Protraction, retraction, elevation, depression, upward rotation, downward rotation
What would be a modification for Hip Twists for someone with wrist issues?
Coming down onto the forearms without sinking in the shoulders
When doing the Side-lying Leg series, the client will have more stability with their
upper body toward the back of the Mat, while setting them up in the middle of the
Mat could provide a stability challenge.
True
Side bend is an example of what type of movement of the spine?
Lateral Flexion
When doing Knee Circles, having the arms will make the client more
stale.
Extended out on to the sides to make the letter "T"
Classical Pilates is better than Contemporary Pilates because of the order of the
exercises.
False
What inspired Joseph Pilates to develop Contrology and build the Reformers?
(1) Being a boxer and athlete who wanted to make sure he was cross-training to crate
strength overall, (2) Being a sick child who wanted to increase his lung capacity through
proper breathing, (3) Being in an internment camp with people who were sick in hospital
beds
What is the best way to evaluate the range of motion of the ankles?
Heels lower and lift
For a client who has Valgus Knees, what is the most effective positioning and
prop to use during Footwork?
Feet parallel, Magic Circle on the outside above the knees
3|Page
, What group of exercises helps the instructor evaluate functional patterns that
could create misalignments?
Footwork
Clients should ideally be in neutral when jumping supine on the Jumpboard
True
When is a client ready to progress to a more challenging variation like
Coordination?
When they have a stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of
proprioceptive awareness
How is Footwork on the jumpboard different than Footwork on the Reformer?
The jumpboard has more surface area than the footbar, which provides the feet with
more proprioceptive feedback
The Supine Legs in Straps Lower and Lift is done in what plane of motion?
Sagittal
What is the best way to make an exercise more challenging on the Reformer?
It depends on the exercise and body
When cuing Footwork, what do you want clients to feel?
The hamstrings resisting the return of the carriage, the VMO as the kneecaps lift up in
knee extension, even pressure throughout both legs, a stable and neutral core
throughout the movement
When teaching Supine Arms in Straps on the Reformer, where does the student
initiate movement?
(1) from the trunk/core (2) from the lats and serratus (3) from the anchored shoulders
Choose the best positioning cue for Pulling Straps
Lie on your stomach with your chest off the box. Have energy and length in the legs with
a lifted upper trunk. Back of the neck is long and eyes gaze down. Press the pubic bone
into the box and lift up on your abdominals
When planking on the Reformer, what are the common cues or corrections you
may need to teach?
Eyes gaze on the floor, back of the neck is long. Keep the abdominals engaged, spine
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