Final Test Out
Where was Joseph Pilates born? - ANSGermany
Who inspired Joseph's passion for movement? - ANSHis Parents and their active & healthy
lifestyles
Animals in nature
People "doing" life
What item inspired Joseph to build the reformer? - ANSa hospital bed
T or F: Joseph Pilates died of natural causes in the late 90's - ANSFalse: Two years after
running in and out of his burning studio to rescue his paperwork, Joseph Pilates died of smoke
inhalation and related causes. He died in October of 1967.
Joseph Pilates has always referred to his work as "Pilates" - ANSJoseph initially called his work
Contrology
What does the "O" stand for in SOAP? - ANSObjective
Which is the best choice to elicit an objective response? - ANS"On a scale of 1-10, how is that
shoulder feeling today?"
What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP? - ANSThe plan for your client. I'll make sure
to include the list of moves, apparatus used, reps of movement and modifications
T or F: As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do assessments and
re-assessments with your clients. - ANSFalse: ALWAYS do a client intake form and
re-assessment at least every 6 months
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. - ANSTrue
What is the right CLASSICAL order of Jospeh's first 5 mat moves? - ANSHundred, 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? - ANSRolling Like a Ball. They need to have no back or spine issues.
What order of movement should be your goal in each class? - ANSFlexion, Extension, Lateral
Rotation, Transverse Rotation
, T or F: Mat work is the most simple Pilates practice. - ANSFalse: Although it may look less
intimidating without giant apparatus, Mat work is actually the most difficult in many cases as it
gives no assistance like the springs and machines do.
The following would be a good example of using the "P" in PEACE RR. - ANS"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."
T or F: 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 - ANSF:
Many of our spinal flexion based movements are much more comfortable on a thicker mat. A
client's spine can get irritated when using a thinner surface for moves like rolling like a ball and
roll over or roll up.
What is the best way to warm up an elderly class? - ANSGround 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? -
ANSRoll over and Teaser
Match the client to the move.
1)Swimming
2) Pelvic Rocks or Tilts
3) Single Leg Cirlce
4) Corkscrew - ANS1) Hunched Shoulders (over-kyphotic)
2) Post Natal (cleared for light workouts)
3) Hip Replacement (cleared for light ROM)
4) Young Athlete who does Yoga
After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on having them do
________________________ to get the back of their body and then
_________________________ to get the from of their body. - ANSBridge variations and
Hundreds
T or F: Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic chain and this is good for
clients with low back issues. - ANSFalse
Where was Joseph Pilates born? - ANSGermany
Who inspired Joseph's passion for movement? - ANSHis Parents and their active & healthy
lifestyles
Animals in nature
People "doing" life
What item inspired Joseph to build the reformer? - ANSa hospital bed
T or F: Joseph Pilates died of natural causes in the late 90's - ANSFalse: Two years after
running in and out of his burning studio to rescue his paperwork, Joseph Pilates died of smoke
inhalation and related causes. He died in October of 1967.
Joseph Pilates has always referred to his work as "Pilates" - ANSJoseph initially called his work
Contrology
What does the "O" stand for in SOAP? - ANSObjective
Which is the best choice to elicit an objective response? - ANS"On a scale of 1-10, how is that
shoulder feeling today?"
What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP? - ANSThe plan for your client. I'll make sure
to include the list of moves, apparatus used, reps of movement and modifications
T or F: As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do assessments and
re-assessments with your clients. - ANSFalse: ALWAYS do a client intake form and
re-assessment at least every 6 months
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. - ANSTrue
What is the right CLASSICAL order of Jospeh's first 5 mat moves? - ANSHundred, 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? - ANSRolling Like a Ball. They need to have no back or spine issues.
What order of movement should be your goal in each class? - ANSFlexion, Extension, Lateral
Rotation, Transverse Rotation
, T or F: Mat work is the most simple Pilates practice. - ANSFalse: Although it may look less
intimidating without giant apparatus, Mat work is actually the most difficult in many cases as it
gives no assistance like the springs and machines do.
The following would be a good example of using the "P" in PEACE RR. - ANS"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."
T or F: 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 - ANSF:
Many of our spinal flexion based movements are much more comfortable on a thicker mat. A
client's spine can get irritated when using a thinner surface for moves like rolling like a ball and
roll over or roll up.
What is the best way to warm up an elderly class? - ANSGround 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? -
ANSRoll over and Teaser
Match the client to the move.
1)Swimming
2) Pelvic Rocks or Tilts
3) Single Leg Cirlce
4) Corkscrew - ANS1) Hunched Shoulders (over-kyphotic)
2) Post Natal (cleared for light workouts)
3) Hip Replacement (cleared for light ROM)
4) Young Athlete who does Yoga
After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on having them do
________________________ to get the back of their body and then
_________________________ to get the from of their body. - ANSBridge variations and
Hundreds
T or F: Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic chain and this is good for
clients with low back issues. - ANSFalse
