COMPREHENSIVE TEST OUT CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
◉ The following would be a good example of using the "P" in PEACE
RR. Answer: "Start in supine, on your back with your heels on the
center of the foot bar about 3 inches apart. Your back should be
relaxed and your shoulders should not be pressing against the rests."
◉ T or F: Always suggest that clients use a thin mat or towel for their
Pilates mat classes. It doesn't have to be a thick mat, it should just
cover the area under your client's body Answer: F: Many of our
spinal flexion based movements are much more comfortable on a
thicker mat. A client's spine can get irritated when using a thinner
surface for moves like rolling like a ball and roll over or roll up.
◉ What is the best way to warm up an elderly class? Answer:
Ground based pelvic rocks followed by single leg stretch keeping the
head down
◉ What exercises does your client have to master before they should
try the Boomerang? Answer: Roll over and Teaser
◉ Match the client to the move.
,1)Swimming
2) Pelvic Rocks or Tilts
3) Single Leg Cirlce
4) Corkscrew Answer: 1) Hunched Shoulders (over-kyphotic)
2) Post Natal (cleared for light workouts)
3) Hip Replacement (cleared for light ROM)
4) Young Athlete who does Yoga
◉ After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on having them
do ________________________ to get the back of their body and then
_________________________ to get the from of their body. Answer: Bridge
variations and Hundreds
◉ T or F: Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic
chain and this is good for clients with low back issues. Answer: False
, ◉ A client comes to see you and upon first evaluation you see that
they have a major anterior tilt in their pelvis and no injuries in the
past. They haven't worked out for 4 years and they have been
cleared for an easy start back into fitness. What moves would you
make sure to teach them in their first work out? Answer: Roll up,
Roll Like a Ball, Plank
◉ T or F: During the chest lift, the client should maintain their
neutral pelvis. Answer: True
◉ During Teaser, how does bringing your knees into your chest
change the move? Answer: It totally changes the intentions of the
move and probably means that your client isn't ready for Teaser. It's
advised to have them start on Teaser prep movements
demonstrating the ability to articulate up and down through the
pelvis and spine first before moving onto full Teaser.
◉ In what plane of motion is the Hundred? Answer: Sagittal
◉ Which method of journaling do we suggest using through the
course? Answer: Rapid Fire Journaling
◉ Pilates Metrics has all of the entire exercise library uploaded in it
so that I can utilize it for helping my do my practice teaching hours,
observation hours, assistant teaching and self practice. Answer: True
EVALUATION 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
◉ The following would be a good example of using the "P" in PEACE
RR. Answer: "Start in supine, on your back with your heels on the
center of the foot bar about 3 inches apart. Your back should be
relaxed and your shoulders should not be pressing against the rests."
◉ T or F: Always suggest that clients use a thin mat or towel for their
Pilates mat classes. It doesn't have to be a thick mat, it should just
cover the area under your client's body Answer: F: Many of our
spinal flexion based movements are much more comfortable on a
thicker mat. A client's spine can get irritated when using a thinner
surface for moves like rolling like a ball and roll over or roll up.
◉ What is the best way to warm up an elderly class? Answer:
Ground based pelvic rocks followed by single leg stretch keeping the
head down
◉ What exercises does your client have to master before they should
try the Boomerang? Answer: Roll over and Teaser
◉ Match the client to the move.
,1)Swimming
2) Pelvic Rocks or Tilts
3) Single Leg Cirlce
4) Corkscrew Answer: 1) Hunched Shoulders (over-kyphotic)
2) Post Natal (cleared for light workouts)
3) Hip Replacement (cleared for light ROM)
4) Young Athlete who does Yoga
◉ After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on having them
do ________________________ to get the back of their body and then
_________________________ to get the from of their body. Answer: Bridge
variations and Hundreds
◉ T or F: Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic
chain and this is good for clients with low back issues. Answer: False
, ◉ A client comes to see you and upon first evaluation you see that
they have a major anterior tilt in their pelvis and no injuries in the
past. They haven't worked out for 4 years and they have been
cleared for an easy start back into fitness. What moves would you
make sure to teach them in their first work out? Answer: Roll up,
Roll Like a Ball, Plank
◉ T or F: During the chest lift, the client should maintain their
neutral pelvis. Answer: True
◉ During Teaser, how does bringing your knees into your chest
change the move? Answer: It totally changes the intentions of the
move and probably means that your client isn't ready for Teaser. It's
advised to have them start on Teaser prep movements
demonstrating the ability to articulate up and down through the
pelvis and spine first before moving onto full Teaser.
◉ In what plane of motion is the Hundred? Answer: Sagittal
◉ Which method of journaling do we suggest using through the
course? Answer: Rapid Fire Journaling
◉ Pilates Metrics has all of the entire exercise library uploaded in it
so that I can utilize it for helping my do my practice teaching hours,
observation hours, assistant teaching and self practice. Answer: True
