CLUB PILATES EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔How many springs should be in the short box series? - ✔✔Every spring
✔✔True or False: The right starting position for backstroke on the long box is supine on
the box with the head closer to the pulleys and the torso flexes and supported on the
box, legs in table top with the palms at the top of the forehead - ✔✔True
✔✔True or false: full teaser on the reformer is performed on the short box series -
✔✔False
✔✔True or false: Pulling straps series develops posterior chain strength which
beneficial for better posture - ✔✔True
✔✔What is the best list of contradictions for swan on the reformer? - ✔✔Pregnancy, hip
replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
✔✔What is the best modification indicating that your client is ready for plank on the
reformer? - ✔✔Successful Sphinx plank on the short box on the ground
✔✔Why would you place the leg straps at your clients knees during feet in straps
series? - ✔✔If your client need a smaller ROM in the hip joint, this would be the best
option to keep them under more control
✔✔True or false: During side lying legs in straps series, the supine should be in a
neutral position - ✔✔True
✔✔True or false: During side lying series leg in strap; forward sweep the leg should only
sweep as far as the hip and leg do not rotate or shift - ✔✔True
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔How many springs should be in the short box series? - ✔✔Every spring
✔✔True or False: The right starting position for backstroke on the long box is supine on
the box with the head closer to the pulleys and the torso flexes and supported on the
box, legs in table top with the palms at the top of the forehead - ✔✔True
✔✔True or false: full teaser on the reformer is performed on the short box series -
✔✔False
✔✔True or false: Pulling straps series develops posterior chain strength which
beneficial for better posture - ✔✔True
✔✔What is the best list of contradictions for swan on the reformer? - ✔✔Pregnancy, hip
replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
✔✔What is the best modification indicating that your client is ready for plank on the
reformer? - ✔✔Successful Sphinx plank on the short box on the ground
✔✔Why would you place the leg straps at your clients knees during feet in straps
series? - ✔✔If your client need a smaller ROM in the hip joint, this would be the best
option to keep them under more control
✔✔True or false: During side lying legs in straps series, the supine should be in a
neutral position - ✔✔True
✔✔True or false: During side lying series leg in strap; forward sweep the leg should only
sweep as far as the hip and leg do not rotate or shift - ✔✔True
