Club Pilates Written Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back.
False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready.
False (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have multiple limitations and still
get the benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps
series?
If your client needed a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip joint
What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles?
Heels lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
,When is a client ready to jump?
When they have a stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of
proprioceptive awareness?
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 and facing the ceiling.
False
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates
classes?
Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position.
True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer?
There is more surface area under the foot of the jumpboard which elicits a reaction
closer to real life than the footbar on the reformer
, What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?
Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?
Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in place and latissimus
dorsi & the long head of the tricep for arm movement
What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why?
Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires a
client to have impeccable proprioceptive awareness
What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on the reformer?
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the
jumpboard?
False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the
reformer with arms in straps.
Questions And Correct Answers
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back.
False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready.
False (Mermaid has modifications where the client can have multiple limitations and still
get the benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during feet in straps
series?
If your client needed a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip joint
What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles?
Heels lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
,When is a client ready to jump?
When they have a stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of
proprioceptive awareness?
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 and facing the ceiling.
False
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates
classes?
Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position.
True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer?
There is more surface area under the foot of the jumpboard which elicits a reaction
closer to real life than the footbar on the reformer
, What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?
Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?
Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in place and latissimus
dorsi & the long head of the tricep for arm movement
What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why?
Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires a
client to have impeccable proprioceptive awareness
What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on the reformer?
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the
jumpboard?
False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the
reformer with arms in straps.
