CLUB PILATES FINAL WRITTEN EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A
A client performs One Arm Press on the spine corrector.
What is the main purpose of the exercise? - correct
answer- lateral flexion of the spine
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you
should always start their spinal flexion in a hinge NOT
articulation. - correct answer- False
After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on
having them do ____ to get the back of their body warm
and then ___ to get the front of the body warm. -
correct answer- Bridge variations and Hundreds
Always suggest that the client 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 answer- False
,Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of
extension appropriate for students with Degenerative Disc
Disease (DDD)? - correct answer- Yes
Bridge variation on the reformer strengthen the back
muscles and posterior chain overall. - correct
answer- True
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it
introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. -
correct answer- False
Check all that apply: which exercises can be performed on
or utilizing the chair? - correct answer- side
bends, plank, bridge, teaser, cat
Check all that apply: Which of the following students
would not be permitted to attempt pikes on the chair? -
correct answer- A prenatal student, a first time
student, a student with osteoporosis, a student with
vertigo
, Choose/Match the best exercise for each client type: -
correct answer- Swimming - Hunched
Shoulders (over Kyphotic)
Pelvic Rocks/Tilts - Post-natal (cleared for light workouts)
Single Leg Circle - Hip Replacement, cleared for light ROM
Corkscrew - Young athlete who does yoga
Clients who can do footwork on the reformer are ready
for jumping on the jumpboard. - correct answer-
False
During an exercise what/how can the magic circle be
used? - correct answer- With your ankles
Holding it with your hands
With your arms
With your abdomen/belly
With your head
With your thighs
PREP QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A
A client performs One Arm Press on the spine corrector.
What is the main purpose of the exercise? - correct
answer- lateral flexion of the spine
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you
should always start their spinal flexion in a hinge NOT
articulation. - correct answer- False
After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on
having them do ____ to get the back of their body warm
and then ___ to get the front of the body warm. -
correct answer- Bridge variations and Hundreds
Always suggest that the client 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 answer- False
,Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of
extension appropriate for students with Degenerative Disc
Disease (DDD)? - correct answer- Yes
Bridge variation on the reformer strengthen the back
muscles and posterior chain overall. - correct
answer- True
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it
introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. -
correct answer- False
Check all that apply: which exercises can be performed on
or utilizing the chair? - correct answer- side
bends, plank, bridge, teaser, cat
Check all that apply: Which of the following students
would not be permitted to attempt pikes on the chair? -
correct answer- A prenatal student, a first time
student, a student with osteoporosis, a student with
vertigo
, Choose/Match the best exercise for each client type: -
correct answer- Swimming - Hunched
Shoulders (over Kyphotic)
Pelvic Rocks/Tilts - Post-natal (cleared for light workouts)
Single Leg Circle - Hip Replacement, cleared for light ROM
Corkscrew - Young athlete who does yoga
Clients who can do footwork on the reformer are ready
for jumping on the jumpboard. - correct answer-
False
During an exercise what/how can the magic circle be
used? - correct answer- With your ankles
Holding it with your hands
With your arms
With your abdomen/belly
With your head
With your thighs
