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SCOTT PILATES WRITTEN EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it
introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. - correct
answer- False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the
client is ready. - correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- Heels lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? -
correct answer- Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc,
osteoporosis
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When is a client ready to jump? - correct answer- 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 answer- False
What are the elements of good flow programming when
teaching group Pilates classes? - correct answer-
Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in
a neutral position. - correct answer- True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on
the reformer? - correct answer- 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
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What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?
- correct answer- Having the client sit on the carriage or long
box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in
straps series? - correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- Transverse Abdominis,
Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping
supine on the jumpboard? - correct answer- False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be
taught on the reformer with arms in straps. - correct answer-
SCOTT PILATES WRITTEN EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it
introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. - correct
answer- False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the
client is ready. - correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- Heels lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? -
correct answer- Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc,
osteoporosis
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When is a client ready to jump? - correct answer- 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 answer- False
What are the elements of good flow programming when
teaching group Pilates classes? - correct answer-
Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in
a neutral position. - correct answer- True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on
the reformer? - correct answer- 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
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What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?
- correct answer- Having the client sit on the carriage or long
box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in
straps series? - correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- Transverse Abdominis,
Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping
supine on the jumpboard? - correct answer- False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be
taught on the reformer with arms in straps. - correct answer-
