CLUB PILATES FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
which exercise is most appropriate for a pregnant client on the chair? -
ANSWERfootwork
what exercise should a prenatal client omit from their spine corrector practice? -
ANSWERall of the above
which springboard exercise is done in the sagittal plane? - ANSWERroll-down with
back extension
which exercise is the best choice for someone with osteoporosis to safely perform on
the chair? - ANSWERone arm press, prone
the barrel should be at what distance setting when performing the sitting series on
the ladder barrel? - ANSWERas close to the ladder as possible
what are the major muscles emphasized in the supine arms in straps triceps press? -
ANSWERtransverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in tabletop,
latissimus dorsi and tricep for arm movement
what are the recommended spring setting for arabesque? - ANSWER1. one red
2. one green
3. one blue and one red
pulling straps series develops posterior chain strength, which is beneficial for better
posture - ANSWERtrue
depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to
move their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - ANSWERtrue
what client would not be allowed to do hanging-half on the cadillac? - ANSWERall of
the above
in the supine arms in straps series, how would you safely progress a client? -
ANSWERhead down & legs in tabletop, add thoracic flexion, add leg extension,
maintain thoracic flexion and leg extension
which of the following exercises would be best to introduce to a client who was just
cleared to resume activity after a spinal fusion? - ANSWERquadruped - add
alternating arm and leg extension
, when a client with a spinal fusion is performing short box series on the ladder barrel,
which variation should they omit? - ANSWERtwist with round back
when doing the side-lying leg series, the client will have more stability with their
upper body toward the back of the mat and the feet shifted toward the front of the
mat, while setting them up in the middle of the mat could provide a stability
challenge. - ANSWERtrue
single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and control of
the pelvis and spine - ANSWERtrue
what inspired joseph pilates to develop contrology and build the reformer? -
ANSWER1. being in an internment camp with people who were sick in hospital beds
2. being a boxer and athlete who wanted to make sure he was cross training to
create more strength overall
3. being a sick child who wanted to increase his lung capacity through proper
breathing
Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Is often referred to as "Runner's Knee".
PFPS is associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compression or
shearing forces on the knees. These forces cause which of the following? -
ANSWER1. Imbalance of the VMO
2. Improper patella tracking
3. Weak VMO with improper timing of muscle firing
Which of the following explains the difference between yellow and purple springs on
the Springboard? - ANSWERYellow Spring are shorter and used for the upper body
like Hands in Straps, purple springs are longer and used for lower body like leg
springs - supine
You are evaluating a client for the first time and find they have a major anterior tilt in
their pelvis and no injuries in the past. The client has been cleared to begin a fitness
routine after not exercising or working out for four years. What moves would you
make sure to teach the client in their first work out? - ANSWERBridge, Roll up,
Quadruped
What's the set up for the most advanced variation of the Teaser on the Cadillac? -
ANSWERWith legs lengthened on the mat
When planking on the Reformer, what are the common cues or corrections you may
need to teach? - ANSWEREyes gaze to the floor, back of the neck is long. Keep the
abdominals engaged, spine long, shoulder blades down while lifting out of the wrists
If a client is supinating their feet during Articulating Bridges, what might you offer for
support? - ANSWERA ball between their ankles
Which body position does a client do a shoulder adduction at the springboard? -
ANSWERall of the above
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
which exercise is most appropriate for a pregnant client on the chair? -
ANSWERfootwork
what exercise should a prenatal client omit from their spine corrector practice? -
ANSWERall of the above
which springboard exercise is done in the sagittal plane? - ANSWERroll-down with
back extension
which exercise is the best choice for someone with osteoporosis to safely perform on
the chair? - ANSWERone arm press, prone
the barrel should be at what distance setting when performing the sitting series on
the ladder barrel? - ANSWERas close to the ladder as possible
what are the major muscles emphasized in the supine arms in straps triceps press? -
ANSWERtransverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in tabletop,
latissimus dorsi and tricep for arm movement
what are the recommended spring setting for arabesque? - ANSWER1. one red
2. one green
3. one blue and one red
pulling straps series develops posterior chain strength, which is beneficial for better
posture - ANSWERtrue
depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to
move their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - ANSWERtrue
what client would not be allowed to do hanging-half on the cadillac? - ANSWERall of
the above
in the supine arms in straps series, how would you safely progress a client? -
ANSWERhead down & legs in tabletop, add thoracic flexion, add leg extension,
maintain thoracic flexion and leg extension
which of the following exercises would be best to introduce to a client who was just
cleared to resume activity after a spinal fusion? - ANSWERquadruped - add
alternating arm and leg extension
, when a client with a spinal fusion is performing short box series on the ladder barrel,
which variation should they omit? - ANSWERtwist with round back
when doing the side-lying leg series, the client will have more stability with their
upper body toward the back of the mat and the feet shifted toward the front of the
mat, while setting them up in the middle of the mat could provide a stability
challenge. - ANSWERtrue
single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and control of
the pelvis and spine - ANSWERtrue
what inspired joseph pilates to develop contrology and build the reformer? -
ANSWER1. being in an internment camp with people who were sick in hospital beds
2. being a boxer and athlete who wanted to make sure he was cross training to
create more strength overall
3. being a sick child who wanted to increase his lung capacity through proper
breathing
Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Is often referred to as "Runner's Knee".
PFPS is associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compression or
shearing forces on the knees. These forces cause which of the following? -
ANSWER1. Imbalance of the VMO
2. Improper patella tracking
3. Weak VMO with improper timing of muscle firing
Which of the following explains the difference between yellow and purple springs on
the Springboard? - ANSWERYellow Spring are shorter and used for the upper body
like Hands in Straps, purple springs are longer and used for lower body like leg
springs - supine
You are evaluating a client for the first time and find they have a major anterior tilt in
their pelvis and no injuries in the past. The client has been cleared to begin a fitness
routine after not exercising or working out for four years. What moves would you
make sure to teach the client in their first work out? - ANSWERBridge, Roll up,
Quadruped
What's the set up for the most advanced variation of the Teaser on the Cadillac? -
ANSWERWith legs lengthened on the mat
When planking on the Reformer, what are the common cues or corrections you may
need to teach? - ANSWEREyes gaze to the floor, back of the neck is long. Keep the
abdominals engaged, spine long, shoulder blades down while lifting out of the wrists
If a client is supinating their feet during Articulating Bridges, what might you offer for
support? - ANSWERA ball between their ankles
Which body position does a client do a shoulder adduction at the springboard? -
ANSWERall of the above
