NPCE (National Pilates Certification Exam)
Terms in this set (60)
Which of the following BEST describes what would be It involves noting new exercises and unique observations
included in a Pilates teacher's documentation?
2 multiple choice options
Which of the following BEST describes the proper set-up Long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing footbar
for Breast Stroke?
3 multiple choice options
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is Increasing the level of challenge
an appropriate adjustment for:
3 multiple choice options
Short Spine Massage, Swan, and Twist are part of a client's Cleopatra
program. Which of the following exercises would balance
3 multiple choice options
out this program?
What is the BEST reason to arrive prior to teaching a To greet clients and set up the room
class?
3 multiple choice options
What is the BEST reason to continue your personal pilates To maintain your strength, stamina, and enthusiasm
practice?
3 multiple choice options
BEST suited. for a Short Spine Massage on the Reformer
Which of the following exercises is
client in the second trimester of pregnancy? 3 multiple choice options
Reach the crown of the head to the
Which of the following cues can improve the start
ceiling position for Standing Chest Expansion? 3 multiple choice options
, Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise Contrology
system as what?
3 multiple choice options
During you session, you notice the client stops moving The client may be unclear of the tactile cue purpose
when you provide a tactile cue. What might this indicate?
3 multiple choice options
Which if the following should be the focus of a Pilates Strength and stability
program for a semi-professional athlete with
3 multiple choice options
ypermobility?
Which of the following symptoms requires immediate Abdominal pain
cessation of exercise with a pregnant client and follow-
3 multiple choice options
up consultation with her physician?
Which of the following is a reason NOT to physically The integrity of the equipment might be
compromised modify Pilates equipment?
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following muscles would benefit from a Rectus femoris
stretch after long duration of sitting?
3 multiple choice options
A common similarity between Semi-Circle, Rollover, and The focus if each is spinal
articulation Long Spine Massage is which of the following?
3 multiple choice options
A client comes in for their session reporting that they fell Have the client contact their physician before resuming
Pilates down the stairs yesterday and feels dizzy and a little 3 multiple choice options
nauseous. What is the BEST response from the Pilates
teacher?
Why should a Pilates teacher have liability insurance? Protects against accidents and lawsuits that can occur at your place of business
3 multiple choice options
After completing a new client intake, what would a Pilates Client safety
teacher consider FIRST when designing a program? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following BEST describes the movement of The diameter
increases the thoracic wall during normal breathing?
3 multiple choice options
Which plane of movement does the exercise Side Bend Frontal
occur for the torso?
3 multiple choice options
In an initial assessment of a new client, the teacher should In vertical posture
FIRST observe the client: 3 multiple choice options
A client slips and falls in the studio, but is not hurt. What isComplete an incident report to keep on file
the appropriate action for the Pilates teacher to take?
3 multiple choice options
Terms in this set (60)
Which of the following BEST describes what would be It involves noting new exercises and unique observations
included in a Pilates teacher's documentation?
2 multiple choice options
Which of the following BEST describes the proper set-up Long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing footbar
for Breast Stroke?
3 multiple choice options
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is Increasing the level of challenge
an appropriate adjustment for:
3 multiple choice options
Short Spine Massage, Swan, and Twist are part of a client's Cleopatra
program. Which of the following exercises would balance
3 multiple choice options
out this program?
What is the BEST reason to arrive prior to teaching a To greet clients and set up the room
class?
3 multiple choice options
What is the BEST reason to continue your personal pilates To maintain your strength, stamina, and enthusiasm
practice?
3 multiple choice options
BEST suited. for a Short Spine Massage on the Reformer
Which of the following exercises is
client in the second trimester of pregnancy? 3 multiple choice options
Reach the crown of the head to the
Which of the following cues can improve the start
ceiling position for Standing Chest Expansion? 3 multiple choice options
, Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise Contrology
system as what?
3 multiple choice options
During you session, you notice the client stops moving The client may be unclear of the tactile cue purpose
when you provide a tactile cue. What might this indicate?
3 multiple choice options
Which if the following should be the focus of a Pilates Strength and stability
program for a semi-professional athlete with
3 multiple choice options
ypermobility?
Which of the following symptoms requires immediate Abdominal pain
cessation of exercise with a pregnant client and follow-
3 multiple choice options
up consultation with her physician?
Which of the following is a reason NOT to physically The integrity of the equipment might be
compromised modify Pilates equipment?
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following muscles would benefit from a Rectus femoris
stretch after long duration of sitting?
3 multiple choice options
A common similarity between Semi-Circle, Rollover, and The focus if each is spinal
articulation Long Spine Massage is which of the following?
3 multiple choice options
A client comes in for their session reporting that they fell Have the client contact their physician before resuming
Pilates down the stairs yesterday and feels dizzy and a little 3 multiple choice options
nauseous. What is the BEST response from the Pilates
teacher?
Why should a Pilates teacher have liability insurance? Protects against accidents and lawsuits that can occur at your place of business
3 multiple choice options
After completing a new client intake, what would a Pilates Client safety
teacher consider FIRST when designing a program? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following BEST describes the movement of The diameter
increases the thoracic wall during normal breathing?
3 multiple choice options
Which plane of movement does the exercise Side Bend Frontal
occur for the torso?
3 multiple choice options
In an initial assessment of a new client, the teacher should In vertical posture
FIRST observe the client: 3 multiple choice options
A client slips and falls in the studio, but is not hurt. What isComplete an incident report to keep on file
the appropriate action for the Pilates teacher to take?
3 multiple choice options
