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Where was Joseph Pilates born? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Germany
Who inspired Joseph's passion for movement? - CORRECT ANSWERS-His Parents and their
active & healthy lifestyles
People "doing" life
Animals in nature
What item inspired Joseph to build the reformer? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a hospital bed
Joseph Pilates died of natural causes in the late 90's - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
Joseph Pilates has always referred to his work as "Pilates" - CORRECT ANSWERS-False : called it
contrology
What does the "O" stand for in SOAP? - CORRECT ANSWERS-objective
Which is the best choice to elicit an objective response?" - CORRECT ANSWERS-On a scale of 1-
10, how is that shoulder feeling today?"
What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The plan for your
client. I'll make sure to include the list of moves, apparatus used, reps of movement and
modifications
,As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do assessments and re-assessments with
your clients. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
True or False: If I start teaching at a studio, it is the studio management's responsibility to make
sure the equipment in the studio is safe and well maintained. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
What is the right CLASSICAL order of Jospeh's first 5 mat moves? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Hundred, Roll Up, Roll Over, One Leg Circle, Rolling Like a Ball
Which movements and or milestones will your client need to have accomplished in order to try
Crab? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rolling Like a Ball. They need to have no back or spine issues.
What order of movement should be your goal in each class? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Flexion,
Extension, Lateral Rotation, Transverse Rotation
Mat work is the most simple Pilates practice. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
The following would be a good example of using the "P" in PEACE RR. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"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."
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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
False - thick mat
What is the best way to warm up an elderly class? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Roll over and Teaser
Swimming - CORRECT ANSWERS-hunch shoulders
Pelvic rocks or tilts - CORRECT ANSWERS-post natal (light work out)
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