PILATES ACTUAL EXAMS FINAL PAPER 2026
FULL STUDY GUIDE
◉ Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that are taught
on the reformer with Arms in Straps.
Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Lower and Lift, Scissors,
Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
Single Leg Footwork, Jumpboard variations, Teaser, Mermaid, Lower
and Lift, Helicopters
Mermaid, Double Leg Stretch, Lower and Lift, Side Lying Series
Teaser, Bend and Stretch, Lower and Lift, Frog, Mermaid. Answer:
Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Lower and Lift, Scissors,
Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
◉ What moves must a client successfully complete before trying
Coordination?
All of the answers are correct
Arms in straps & Tricep Press with thoracic flexion
Arms Circles, Helicopters, Mermaid
Thoracic extension and Arm Circles. Answer: Arms in straps &
Tricep Press with thoracic flexion
,◉ The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation.
True / False. Answer: True
◉ Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree?
Keeping the torso neutral while hinging forward involved which
requires more upper body strength and control
It requires lower body strength and coordination
You could cut your head shaving.
It has a coordinated move that people with good proprioception
only can do.. Answer: Keeping the torso neutral while hinging
forward involved which requires more upper body strength and
control
◉ How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?
Short Box Series is best with one Blue Spring
ALL Springs
Two greens so clients can feel mostly stable
One Red and One Blue so clients can push out. Answer: ALL springs
, ◉ The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is
supine on the box with the head near the Footbar and the torso
flexed and supported on the box, legs in table top with the arms
straight up facing the ceiling.
True / False. Answer: False
◉ Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.
True / False. Answer: False
◉ Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which
beneficial for better posture.
True / False. Answer: True
◉ What is the best list of contraindications for Swan on the
Reformer?
Pregnancy, Sprained Ankle, Sprained Wrist
New to Pilates
Pregnancy, Hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoperosis
FULL STUDY GUIDE
◉ Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that are taught
on the reformer with Arms in Straps.
Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Lower and Lift, Scissors,
Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
Single Leg Footwork, Jumpboard variations, Teaser, Mermaid, Lower
and Lift, Helicopters
Mermaid, Double Leg Stretch, Lower and Lift, Side Lying Series
Teaser, Bend and Stretch, Lower and Lift, Frog, Mermaid. Answer:
Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Lower and Lift, Scissors,
Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
◉ What moves must a client successfully complete before trying
Coordination?
All of the answers are correct
Arms in straps & Tricep Press with thoracic flexion
Arms Circles, Helicopters, Mermaid
Thoracic extension and Arm Circles. Answer: Arms in straps &
Tricep Press with thoracic flexion
,◉ The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation.
True / False. Answer: True
◉ Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree?
Keeping the torso neutral while hinging forward involved which
requires more upper body strength and control
It requires lower body strength and coordination
You could cut your head shaving.
It has a coordinated move that people with good proprioception
only can do.. Answer: Keeping the torso neutral while hinging
forward involved which requires more upper body strength and
control
◉ How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?
Short Box Series is best with one Blue Spring
ALL Springs
Two greens so clients can feel mostly stable
One Red and One Blue so clients can push out. Answer: ALL springs
, ◉ The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is
supine on the box with the head near the Footbar and the torso
flexed and supported on the box, legs in table top with the arms
straight up facing the ceiling.
True / False. Answer: False
◉ Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.
True / False. Answer: False
◉ Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which
beneficial for better posture.
True / False. Answer: True
◉ What is the best list of contraindications for Swan on the
Reformer?
Pregnancy, Sprained Ankle, Sprained Wrist
New to Pilates
Pregnancy, Hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoperosis
