Pilates
Instructor
Written Exam
Key Concepts
and Review
2026
, What is the beginner move that introduces a longer lever angle on the low back? - correct answer Bridge with
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Can the Mermaid exercise be modified for clients with limitations? - correct answer Yes, the Mermaid has
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modifications for clients with multiple limitations. t t t t t
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during the feet in straps series? - correct answer
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To provide a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip joint.
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What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles? - correct answer Heels lower and lift.
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What are the contraindications for performing Swan on the Reformer? - correct answer Pregnancy, shoulder
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replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis. t t t
When is a client ready to jump in Pilates? - correct answer When they have a stable pelvis and can maintain a
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basic level of proprioceptive awareness.
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What is the correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box? - correct answer Supine on the box with
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the head near the footbar, torso flexed and supported, legs in table top, arms straight up facing the ceiling.
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What are the elements of good flow programming in group Pilates classes? - correct answer Progressions,
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What does the Pulling Straps Series develop? - correct answer Posterior chain strength, beneficial for better
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posture.
How does footwork on the reformer help instructors? - correct answer It shows key indicators of how the
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client's functional patterns may have created misalignments.
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What is the most effective positioning and prop for a client with valgus knees during footwork? - correct
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answer Feet parallel with a Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee area.
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Instructor
Written Exam
Key Concepts
and Review
2026
, What is the beginner move that introduces a longer lever angle on the low back? - correct answer Bridge with
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knee extensions. t
Can the Mermaid exercise be modified for clients with limitations? - correct answer Yes, the Mermaid has
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modifications for clients with multiple limitations. t t t t t
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during the feet in straps series? - correct answer
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To provide a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip joint.
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What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles? - correct answer Heels lower and lift.
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What are the contraindications for performing Swan on the Reformer? - correct answer Pregnancy, shoulder
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replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis. t t t
When is a client ready to jump in Pilates? - correct answer When they have a stable pelvis and can maintain a
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basic level of proprioceptive awareness.
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What is the correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box? - correct answer Supine on the box with
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the head near the footbar, torso flexed and supported, legs in table top, arms straight up facing the ceiling.
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What are the elements of good flow programming in group Pilates classes? - correct answer Progressions,
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transitions, creative sequencing. t t
What does the Pulling Straps Series develop? - correct answer Posterior chain strength, beneficial for better
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posture.
How does footwork on the reformer help instructors? - correct answer It shows key indicators of how the
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client's functional patterns may have created misalignments.
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What is the most effective positioning and prop for a client with valgus knees during footwork? - correct
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answer Feet parallel with a Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee area.
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