CLUB PILATES FREQUENT TESTED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CLUB PILATES FREQUENT TESTED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS



What are the major muscles emphasized in Supine Arms in Straps series?


Transverse Abdominis, Glutes, Hamstrings
Only the Transverse Abdominis
Contralateral Obliques, Tibia and Fibia
Transverse Abdominis for stabilization, Hip Flexors to hold legs in place and
Latissimus Dorsi & the Long head of the tricep for arm movement - Transverse
Abdominis for stabilization, Hip Flexors to hold legs in place and Latissimus
Dorsi & the Long head of the tricep for arm movement


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 - 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 - Arms in straps & Tricep Press with
thoracic flexion


The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation.


True / False - 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. -
Keeping the torso neutral while hinging forward involved which requires more
upper body strength and control


For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should be at
which height?
Elbow height
Shoulder height
In line with your eyes
Waist height - Shoulder height

,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 - 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 - False


Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.


True / False - False


Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for
better posture.


True / False - 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
Menopause - Pregnancy, Hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoperosis


Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees during Feet in
Straps series?
You would NEVER place the leg straps at the client's knees
All clients should learn the movement with the straps at the knees
If your client needed a smaller ROM in the hip joint
Your client requests that you make it more difficult for them - If your client
needed a smaller ROM in the hip joint


During Side Lying Legs in Straps series, the spine should be in a neutral
position.


True / False - True


During Side-Lying Leg in Strap series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should
only sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift.


True / False - True


What is the safest way to complete the Arms Facing Side series?


Have your client kneel on the Reformer
Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
Use the Springboard instead of the Reformer
Telling your client to skip the move and rest - Having the client sit on the
carriage or long box