Club Pilates ALL Quiz Questions with
correct answers
A client comes to see you and upon first evaluation you see that they have a major
anterior tilt in their pelvis and no injuries in the past. They haven't worked out for 4 years
and they have been cleared for an easy start back into fitness. What moves would you
make sure to teach them in their first work out? - CORRECT ANSWERS-roll up, Roll
Like a Ball, Plank
above - CORRECT ANSWERS-superior
after finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge NOT articulation. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Bridge variations and Hundreds
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
Another name for the first cervical vertebra (C1) is the _________. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-atlas
Another name for the second cervical vertebra (C2) is the ______. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-axis
another word for joint - CORRECT ANSWERS-articulation
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students
with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yes
,As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do assessments and re-
assessments with your clients. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
attachment point of a muscle that is being moved by its contraction - CORRECT
ANSWERS-insertion
away from or away from the attachment point on a limb - CORRECT ANSWERS-distal
away from surface - CORRECT ANSWERS-deep
away from the midline - CORRECT ANSWERS-lateral
back - CORRECT ANSWERS-posterior
ball-and-socket joint - CORRECT ANSWERS-type of joint that primarily allows
abduction and adduction
Belly side - CORRECT ANSWERS-ventral
below - CORRECT ANSWERS-inferior
between atlas axis, between radius and humerus - CORRECT ANSWERS-hinge joint
Bottom of the sternum - CORRECT ANSWERS-xiphoid process
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
Clients who can do footwork on the Reformer are ready for jumping on the Jumpboard. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-False
close to or closer to the attachment point on a limb - CORRECT ANSWERS-proximal
close to surface - CORRECT ANSWERS-superficial
corkscrew - CORRECT ANSWERS-young athlete that does yoga
decrease in angle between bones - CORRECT ANSWERS-flexion
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-True
, During Side Lying Series Leg in Strap; Forward Sweep the leg should only sweep as far
as far as the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
During Teaser, how does bringing your knees into your chest change the move? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-It totally changes the intentions of the move and probably
means that your client isn't ready for Teaser. It's advised to have them start on Teaser
prep movements demonstrating the ability to articulate up and down through the pelvis
and spine first before moving onto full Teaser.
During the chest lift, the client should maintain their neutral pelvis. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-True
elbow and knee - CORRECT ANSWERS-hinge joint
fibrous connective tissue that attaches bones to bones - CORRECT ANSWERS-
ligament
fibrous connective tissue that seals around the joint between two bones - CORRECT
ANSWERS-joint capsule
fibrous, immovable joint - CORRECT ANSWERS-synarthrosis
Footwork on the Jumpboard and the foot bar are exactly the same. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-false
Footwork on the Reformer is most closely related to which real-life activity? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Sitting down and standing up
For "Supine Arm's in Straps" variations, the proper client progression would be in the
what order? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Maintain head down & legs in table top then
progress to head up during lower and down during lift followed by head up the entire
time and legs in extension.
For a student with a spinal fusion, what exercises would be appropriate to attempt? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Quadruped Balance challenge and a modified and safe plank
For a student with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could the
student perform with the most success? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Kneeling Cat
found at the ends of bones, helps to absorb impact, cushion and keep friction low -
CORRECT ANSWERS-articular cartilage
freely movable joint (synovial) - CORRECT ANSWERS-diarthrosis
correct answers
A client comes to see you and upon first evaluation you see that they have a major
anterior tilt in their pelvis and no injuries in the past. They haven't worked out for 4 years
and they have been cleared for an easy start back into fitness. What moves would you
make sure to teach them in their first work out? - CORRECT ANSWERS-roll up, Roll
Like a Ball, Plank
above - CORRECT ANSWERS-superior
after finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge NOT articulation. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Bridge variations and Hundreds
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
Another name for the first cervical vertebra (C1) is the _________. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-atlas
Another name for the second cervical vertebra (C2) is the ______. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-axis
another word for joint - CORRECT ANSWERS-articulation
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students
with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yes
,As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do assessments and re-
assessments with your clients. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
attachment point of a muscle that is being moved by its contraction - CORRECT
ANSWERS-insertion
away from or away from the attachment point on a limb - CORRECT ANSWERS-distal
away from surface - CORRECT ANSWERS-deep
away from the midline - CORRECT ANSWERS-lateral
back - CORRECT ANSWERS-posterior
ball-and-socket joint - CORRECT ANSWERS-type of joint that primarily allows
abduction and adduction
Belly side - CORRECT ANSWERS-ventral
below - CORRECT ANSWERS-inferior
between atlas axis, between radius and humerus - CORRECT ANSWERS-hinge joint
Bottom of the sternum - CORRECT ANSWERS-xiphoid process
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
Clients who can do footwork on the Reformer are ready for jumping on the Jumpboard. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-False
close to or closer to the attachment point on a limb - CORRECT ANSWERS-proximal
close to surface - CORRECT ANSWERS-superficial
corkscrew - CORRECT ANSWERS-young athlete that does yoga
decrease in angle between bones - CORRECT ANSWERS-flexion
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-True
, During Side Lying Series Leg in Strap; Forward Sweep the leg should only sweep as far
as far as the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
During Teaser, how does bringing your knees into your chest change the move? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-It totally changes the intentions of the move and probably
means that your client isn't ready for Teaser. It's advised to have them start on Teaser
prep movements demonstrating the ability to articulate up and down through the pelvis
and spine first before moving onto full Teaser.
During the chest lift, the client should maintain their neutral pelvis. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-True
elbow and knee - CORRECT ANSWERS-hinge joint
fibrous connective tissue that attaches bones to bones - CORRECT ANSWERS-
ligament
fibrous connective tissue that seals around the joint between two bones - CORRECT
ANSWERS-joint capsule
fibrous, immovable joint - CORRECT ANSWERS-synarthrosis
Footwork on the Jumpboard and the foot bar are exactly the same. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-false
Footwork on the Reformer is most closely related to which real-life activity? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Sitting down and standing up
For "Supine Arm's in Straps" variations, the proper client progression would be in the
what order? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Maintain head down & legs in table top then
progress to head up during lower and down during lift followed by head up the entire
time and legs in extension.
For a student with a spinal fusion, what exercises would be appropriate to attempt? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Quadruped Balance challenge and a modified and safe plank
For a student with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could the
student perform with the most success? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Kneeling Cat
found at the ends of bones, helps to absorb impact, cushion and keep friction low -
CORRECT ANSWERS-articular cartilage
freely movable joint (synovial) - CORRECT ANSWERS-diarthrosis
