Peak Pilates Level 1 Theoretical
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T/F: When teaching a group reformer the instructor does not need to 'do the walk'
to be seen by the class. - Answer✅✅False
T/F: A healthy student should be performing all of the Intro Mat exercises fairly well
before being given any new 'add-in' exercises. - Answer✅✅True
The name of the exercise in the Side Kick Series that is 'added in' is: -
Answer✅✅Circles
T/F: To best progress a student, the Mat and Reformer exercises are always added
into the system in the order they appear in the exercise list. - Answer✅✅False
All of the following are Critical Connections EXCEPT: - Answer✅✅Eyes to navel
The Transition from Swan I Neck Roll to Shoulder Bridge Prep is: - Answer✅✅Push
back to Rest
, The correct order for the Abdominal Series is: Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch,
"Lower Lifts", "Scissors", Criss Cross. - Answer✅✅False
During a first lesson a new student is in a ___________ stage of learning. -
Answer✅✅Cognitive
The Critical Connections are terms that help a student:
A. Advance their practice
B. Connect the powerhouse to the rest of the body
C. All of these are benefits of working with the Critical Connections activated
D. Work more deeply from the center outward - Answer✅✅C. All of these are
benefits of working with the Critical Connections activated
T/F: There is a natural balance and counterbalance inherent in the order. -
Answer✅✅True
The arms move from the ______ and the legs move from the _______ are concepts
that are part of the Language of Pilates and help students to understand initiation
and execution. - Answer✅✅Back, front
T/F: When a student moves beyond the Intro level you no longer should teach
Fundamentals. - Answer✅✅False
With Lordotic Posture a person may exhibit an exaggerated _______ curve. -
Answer✅✅Lumbar
Your student is having trouble rolling their pelvis in Short Box Series Round on the
reformer you might: - Answer✅✅Teach it on the Ladder Barrel
The last exercise in the Short Box Series is the: - Answer✅✅Side sit-ups
The Power Circle exercises can be taught during Part C or D of the Session Format. -
Answer✅✅False
When teaching Power Circle for Part D/Endings, it is alright to just end with Seated
Knees & Feet - Answer✅✅False
Lordotic posture is accompanied by tight _____ muscles. - Answer✅✅Low back
Kyphosis can be either in the lumbar or thoracic spine. - Answer✅✅True
Do not progress a student in Short Box Twist Only to the Twist and Reach until they
have demonstrated that they can: - Answer✅✅Maintain the 'lift' when the do the
"Twist Only" version
What exercises move down in the Beginning Reformer Exercise Order when Short
Spine Massage is introduced? - Answer✅✅Frog and leg circles
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T/F: When teaching a group reformer the instructor does not need to 'do the walk'
to be seen by the class. - Answer✅✅False
T/F: A healthy student should be performing all of the Intro Mat exercises fairly well
before being given any new 'add-in' exercises. - Answer✅✅True
The name of the exercise in the Side Kick Series that is 'added in' is: -
Answer✅✅Circles
T/F: To best progress a student, the Mat and Reformer exercises are always added
into the system in the order they appear in the exercise list. - Answer✅✅False
All of the following are Critical Connections EXCEPT: - Answer✅✅Eyes to navel
The Transition from Swan I Neck Roll to Shoulder Bridge Prep is: - Answer✅✅Push
back to Rest
, The correct order for the Abdominal Series is: Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch,
"Lower Lifts", "Scissors", Criss Cross. - Answer✅✅False
During a first lesson a new student is in a ___________ stage of learning. -
Answer✅✅Cognitive
The Critical Connections are terms that help a student:
A. Advance their practice
B. Connect the powerhouse to the rest of the body
C. All of these are benefits of working with the Critical Connections activated
D. Work more deeply from the center outward - Answer✅✅C. All of these are
benefits of working with the Critical Connections activated
T/F: There is a natural balance and counterbalance inherent in the order. -
Answer✅✅True
The arms move from the ______ and the legs move from the _______ are concepts
that are part of the Language of Pilates and help students to understand initiation
and execution. - Answer✅✅Back, front
T/F: When a student moves beyond the Intro level you no longer should teach
Fundamentals. - Answer✅✅False
With Lordotic Posture a person may exhibit an exaggerated _______ curve. -
Answer✅✅Lumbar
Your student is having trouble rolling their pelvis in Short Box Series Round on the
reformer you might: - Answer✅✅Teach it on the Ladder Barrel
The last exercise in the Short Box Series is the: - Answer✅✅Side sit-ups
The Power Circle exercises can be taught during Part C or D of the Session Format. -
Answer✅✅False
When teaching Power Circle for Part D/Endings, it is alright to just end with Seated
Knees & Feet - Answer✅✅False
Lordotic posture is accompanied by tight _____ muscles. - Answer✅✅Low back
Kyphosis can be either in the lumbar or thoracic spine. - Answer✅✅True
Do not progress a student in Short Box Twist Only to the Twist and Reach until they
have demonstrated that they can: - Answer✅✅Maintain the 'lift' when the do the
"Twist Only" version
What exercises move down in the Beginning Reformer Exercise Order when Short
Spine Massage is introduced? - Answer✅✅Frog and leg circles
