pilates final exam test out Correct 100%
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.
true or false - ANSWER false
What is the best way to warm up a class of elderly persons? - ANSWER Ground based
pelvic rocks followed by single leg stretch keeping the head down
What exercises should your client master before trying the Boomerang? - ANSWER
Roll over and Teaser
Choose best exercise for client type:
Hunched shoulders
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSWER swimming
Choose best exercise for client type:
post natal
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSWER pelvic rocks/tilts
Choose best exercise for client type:
hip replacement
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSWER single leg circle
Choose best exercise for client type:
young athlete
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSWER corkscrew
, 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 their body warm. - ANSWER bridging
variations, hundreds
When is a client ready to jump? - ANSWER When they have a stable pelvis and they
are able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive awareness
How is footwork on the Jumpboard different than Footwork on the Reformer Footbar? -
ANSWER When using the Jumpboard, there is more surface area under the foot which
elicits a reaction closer to real life than the Footbar on the Reformer.
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes?
- ANSWER Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
Which is the "best" way to transition? - ANSWER Instructor changes the springs while
clients do a different move to distract them.
What are the 4 main muscles are emphasized during Footwork on the Reformer? -
ANSWER Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall.
true or false - ANSWER true
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge NOT articulation.
true or false - ANSWER false
Pick the correct group of contraindications for bridging exercises. - ANSWER
Pregnancy, Hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoperosis
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back.
true or false - ANSWER false
Single Leg Bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and flexion of the
spine.
true or false - ANSWER true
What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why? - ANSWER Semi Circle - it
incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires clients to have
impeccable proprioceptive awareness
For "Supine Arms in Straps" series, the safest client progression would be in what
order? - ANSWER Start with head down & legs in table top then progress to thoracic
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.
true or false - ANSWER false
What is the best way to warm up a class of elderly persons? - ANSWER Ground based
pelvic rocks followed by single leg stretch keeping the head down
What exercises should your client master before trying the Boomerang? - ANSWER
Roll over and Teaser
Choose best exercise for client type:
Hunched shoulders
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSWER swimming
Choose best exercise for client type:
post natal
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSWER pelvic rocks/tilts
Choose best exercise for client type:
hip replacement
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSWER single leg circle
Choose best exercise for client type:
young athlete
swimming
pelvic rocks/tilts
single leg circle
corkscrew - ANSWER corkscrew
, 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 their body warm. - ANSWER bridging
variations, hundreds
When is a client ready to jump? - ANSWER When they have a stable pelvis and they
are able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive awareness
How is footwork on the Jumpboard different than Footwork on the Reformer Footbar? -
ANSWER When using the Jumpboard, there is more surface area under the foot which
elicits a reaction closer to real life than the Footbar on the Reformer.
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes?
- ANSWER Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
Which is the "best" way to transition? - ANSWER Instructor changes the springs while
clients do a different move to distract them.
What are the 4 main muscles are emphasized during Footwork on the Reformer? -
ANSWER Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall.
true or false - ANSWER true
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge NOT articulation.
true or false - ANSWER false
Pick the correct group of contraindications for bridging exercises. - ANSWER
Pregnancy, Hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoperosis
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back.
true or false - ANSWER false
Single Leg Bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and flexion of the
spine.
true or false - ANSWER true
What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why? - ANSWER Semi Circle - it
incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires clients to have
impeccable proprioceptive awareness
For "Supine Arms in Straps" series, the safest client progression would be in what
order? - ANSWER Start with head down & legs in table top then progress to thoracic
