CLUB PILATES FINAL EXAM COMPLETE COURSE MASTERY NOTES WITH
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS AND MEMORY-BOOSTING KEY POINTS
which exercise is most appropriate for a pregnant client on the chair? - correct answer -
footwork
what exercise should a prenatal client omit from their spine corrector practice? - correct
answer -all of the above
which springboard exercise is done in the sagittal plane? - correct answer -roll-down with back
extension
which exercise is the best choice for someone with osteoporosis to safely perform on the chair?
- correct answer -one arm press, prone
the barrel should be at what distance setting when performing the sitting series on the ladder
barrel? - correct answer -as close to the ladder as possible
what are the major muscles emphasized in the supine arms in straps triceps press? - correct
answer -transverse 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? - correct answer -1. one red
2. one green
3. one blue and one red
pulling straps series develops posterior chain strength, which is beneficial for better posture -
correct answer -true
,depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move their
knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - correct answer -true
what client would not be allowed to do hanging-half on the cadillac? - correct answer -all of the
above
in the supine arms in straps series, how would you safely progress a client? - correct answer -
head 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? - correct answer -quadruped - 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? - correct answer -twist 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. - correct answer -true
single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and control of the pelvis
and spine - correct answer -true
what inspired joseph pilates to develop contrology and build the reformer? - correct answer -1.
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? - correct answer -1. 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? - correct answer -Yellow 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? - correct answer -Bridge, Roll up, Quadruped
What's the set up for the most advanced variation of the Teaser on the Cadillac? - correct
answer -With legs lengthened on the mat
When planking on the Reformer, what are the common cues or corrections you may need to
teach? - correct answer -Eyes 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? -
correct answer -A ball between their ankles
Which body position does a client do a shoulder adduction at the springboard? - correct
answer -all of the above
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS AND MEMORY-BOOSTING KEY POINTS
which exercise is most appropriate for a pregnant client on the chair? - correct answer -
footwork
what exercise should a prenatal client omit from their spine corrector practice? - correct
answer -all of the above
which springboard exercise is done in the sagittal plane? - correct answer -roll-down with back
extension
which exercise is the best choice for someone with osteoporosis to safely perform on the chair?
- correct answer -one arm press, prone
the barrel should be at what distance setting when performing the sitting series on the ladder
barrel? - correct answer -as close to the ladder as possible
what are the major muscles emphasized in the supine arms in straps triceps press? - correct
answer -transverse 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? - correct answer -1. one red
2. one green
3. one blue and one red
pulling straps series develops posterior chain strength, which is beneficial for better posture -
correct answer -true
,depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move their
knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - correct answer -true
what client would not be allowed to do hanging-half on the cadillac? - correct answer -all of the
above
in the supine arms in straps series, how would you safely progress a client? - correct answer -
head 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? - correct answer -quadruped - 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? - correct answer -twist 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. - correct answer -true
single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and control of the pelvis
and spine - correct answer -true
what inspired joseph pilates to develop contrology and build the reformer? - correct answer -1.
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? - correct answer -1. 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? - correct answer -Yellow 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? - correct answer -Bridge, Roll up, Quadruped
What's the set up for the most advanced variation of the Teaser on the Cadillac? - correct
answer -With legs lengthened on the mat
When planking on the Reformer, what are the common cues or corrections you may need to
teach? - correct answer -Eyes 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? -
correct answer -A ball between their ankles
Which body position does a client do a shoulder adduction at the springboard? - correct
answer -all of the above
