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CLUB PILATES WRITTEN EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /
ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST EXAM!!!
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because
it introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. -
Answer-False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done
unless the client is ready. - 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? - 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? -
Answer-Heels lower and Lift
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What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?
- Answer-Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc,
osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? - 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. -
Answer-False
What are the elements of good flow programming when
teaching group Pilates classes? - Answer-Progressions,
Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should
be in a neutral position. - Answer-True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork
on the reformer? - Answer-There is more surface area
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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? - Answer-Having the client sit on the carriage or
long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in
straps series? - 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? -
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? - Answer-Transverse
Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
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Clients should always be in thoracic extension when
jumping supine on the jumpboard? - Answer-False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that
could be taught on the reformer with arms in straps. -
Answer-Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and
lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?
- Answer-ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength
which beneficial for better posture. - Answer-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 - Answer-True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most
effective positioning and prop to use during footwork? -
CLUB PILATES WRITTEN EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /
ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST EXAM!!!
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because
it introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. -
Answer-False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done
unless the client is ready. - 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? - 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? -
Answer-Heels lower and Lift
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What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?
- Answer-Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc,
osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? - 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. -
Answer-False
What are the elements of good flow programming when
teaching group Pilates classes? - Answer-Progressions,
Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should
be in a neutral position. - Answer-True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork
on the reformer? - Answer-There is more surface area
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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? - Answer-Having the client sit on the carriage or
long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in
straps series? - 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? -
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? - Answer-Transverse
Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
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Clients should always be in thoracic extension when
jumping supine on the jumpboard? - Answer-False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that
could be taught on the reformer with arms in straps. -
Answer-Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and
lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?
- Answer-ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength
which beneficial for better posture. - Answer-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 - Answer-True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most
effective positioning and prop to use during footwork? -
