Club Pilates Test Aug Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Why is Save the head more advanced than Hug a Tree - Answer: It has back extension involved which
requires more per body strength and control
What matwork variation can be taught on the Reformer w/Arms in straps? - Answer: Single leg stretch,
double leg stretch, lower and lift, scissors, helicopters, cross-cross, frogs
What are 4 main muscles emphasized during footwork on the reformer? - Answer: Transverse Abs,
contralateral obliques, glutes, hamstring
Which is the best way to transition - Answer: Instructor changes the springs while clients do a different
move to distract them
What ar the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in strap series? - Answer: Transverse abs for
stabilization, hip flexors to hold lets in place, latissimus Doris & the long head of the triceps for arm
movement
Why would you place the leg straps above your clients knees during feet in straps ? - Answer: If you
client needs smaller Range of Motion
T/F. the only way to make a move more difficult on the Refomer is by adding more Resistance - Answer:
False
T/F. When you choreograph a class, you MUST stick to the plan and force everyone to do what you
planned - Answer: False
T/F a client has a week pelvic floor and cannot maintain table top with a stable pelvis may jump on the
Jumpboard if requested - Answer: False
, T/F. Clients should always be in a thoracic extension when jumping supine on the Jumpboard - Answer:
False
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series - Answer: All
When is a client ready to Jump? - Answer: Stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of
proprioceptive awareness
What are the contraindication for articulatin during Bridge on the Reformer - Answer: Pregnancy, hip
replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
Footwork on the Reformer shows the instructor key indications of how the client's functional patterns
may have created misalignments. - Answer: True
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be down unless the client is ready. - Answer: False
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion in a hinge,
NOT articulation - Answer: False
What is the safest way to complete the Arm Facing Side series - Answer: Have the client sit on carriage
or long box
Pick the most level-appropriate sequence to START a class - Answer: Advanced: only one w/footwork to
start
The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is supine on the box with head near the
footbar and the torso flexed and supported on the box, legs in table top w/ the arms straight up facing
the ceiling - Answer: False
Single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and control of spine - Answer:
True
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Why is Save the head more advanced than Hug a Tree - Answer: It has back extension involved which
requires more per body strength and control
What matwork variation can be taught on the Reformer w/Arms in straps? - Answer: Single leg stretch,
double leg stretch, lower and lift, scissors, helicopters, cross-cross, frogs
What are 4 main muscles emphasized during footwork on the reformer? - Answer: Transverse Abs,
contralateral obliques, glutes, hamstring
Which is the best way to transition - Answer: Instructor changes the springs while clients do a different
move to distract them
What ar the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in strap series? - Answer: Transverse abs for
stabilization, hip flexors to hold lets in place, latissimus Doris & the long head of the triceps for arm
movement
Why would you place the leg straps above your clients knees during feet in straps ? - Answer: If you
client needs smaller Range of Motion
T/F. the only way to make a move more difficult on the Refomer is by adding more Resistance - Answer:
False
T/F. When you choreograph a class, you MUST stick to the plan and force everyone to do what you
planned - Answer: False
T/F a client has a week pelvic floor and cannot maintain table top with a stable pelvis may jump on the
Jumpboard if requested - Answer: False
, T/F. Clients should always be in a thoracic extension when jumping supine on the Jumpboard - Answer:
False
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series - Answer: All
When is a client ready to Jump? - Answer: Stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of
proprioceptive awareness
What are the contraindication for articulatin during Bridge on the Reformer - Answer: Pregnancy, hip
replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
Footwork on the Reformer shows the instructor key indications of how the client's functional patterns
may have created misalignments. - Answer: True
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be down unless the client is ready. - Answer: False
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion in a hinge,
NOT articulation - Answer: False
What is the safest way to complete the Arm Facing Side series - Answer: Have the client sit on carriage
or long box
Pick the most level-appropriate sequence to START a class - Answer: Advanced: only one w/footwork to
start
The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is supine on the box with head near the
footbar and the torso flexed and supported on the box, legs in table top w/ the arms straight up facing
the ceiling - Answer: False
Single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and control of spine - Answer:
True
