Club Pilates ALL Quiz Questions
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? - ANS -
roll up, Roll Like a Ball, Plank
\above - ANS - superior
\after finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their
spinal flexion in a hinge NOT articulation. - ANS - 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. - ANS - 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. - ANS - False - thick mat
\Another name for the first cervical vertebra (C1) is the _________. - ANS - atlas
\Another name for the second cervical vertebra (C2) is the ______. - ANS - axis
\another word for joint - ANS - articulation
\Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for
students with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - ANS - Yes
\As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do assessments and
re-assessments with your clients. - ANS - False
\attachment point of a muscle that is being moved by its contraction - ANS -
insertion
\away from or away from the attachment point on a limb - ANS - distal
\away from surface - ANS - deep
\away from the midline - ANS - lateral
\back - ANS - posterior
\ball-and-socket joint - ANS - type of joint that primarily allows abduction and
adduction
\Belly side - ANS - ventral
\below - ANS - inferior
\between atlas axis, between radius and humerus - ANS - hinge joint
\Bottom of the sternum - ANS - xiphoid process
\Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior
chain overall - ANS - True
, \Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer
lever angle on the low back. - ANS - False
\Clients who can do footwork on the Reformer are ready for jumping on the
Jumpboard. - ANS - False
\close to or closer to the attachment point on a limb - ANS - proximal
\close to surface - ANS - superficial
\corkscrew - ANS - young athlete that does yoga
\decrease in angle between bones - ANS - flexion
\During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral
position. - ANS - 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. - ANS - True
\During Teaser, how does bringing your knees into your chest change the move?
- ANS - 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. - ANS - True
\elbow and knee - ANS - hinge joint
\fibrous connective tissue that attaches bones to bones - ANS - ligament
\fibrous connective tissue that seals around the joint between two bones - ANS -
joint capsule
\fibrous, immovable joint - ANS - synarthrosis
\Footwork on the Jumpboard and the foot bar are exactly the same. - ANS - false
\Footwork on the Reformer is most closely related to which real-life activity? -
ANS - Sitting down and standing up
\For "Supine Arm's in Straps" variations, the proper client progression would be
in the what order? - ANS - 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? - ANS - 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? - ANS - Kneeling Cat
\found at the ends of bones, helps to absorb impact, cushion and keep friction
low - ANS - articular cartilage
\freely movable joint (synovial) - ANS - diarthrosis
\From shortest to the longest length of the Suspension Trainer, which order of
strap length is correct? - ANS - Fully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully
Lengthened
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? - ANS -
roll up, Roll Like a Ball, Plank
\above - ANS - superior
\after finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their
spinal flexion in a hinge NOT articulation. - ANS - 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. - ANS - 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. - ANS - False - thick mat
\Another name for the first cervical vertebra (C1) is the _________. - ANS - atlas
\Another name for the second cervical vertebra (C2) is the ______. - ANS - axis
\another word for joint - ANS - articulation
\Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for
students with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - ANS - Yes
\As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do assessments and
re-assessments with your clients. - ANS - False
\attachment point of a muscle that is being moved by its contraction - ANS -
insertion
\away from or away from the attachment point on a limb - ANS - distal
\away from surface - ANS - deep
\away from the midline - ANS - lateral
\back - ANS - posterior
\ball-and-socket joint - ANS - type of joint that primarily allows abduction and
adduction
\Belly side - ANS - ventral
\below - ANS - inferior
\between atlas axis, between radius and humerus - ANS - hinge joint
\Bottom of the sternum - ANS - xiphoid process
\Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior
chain overall - ANS - True
, \Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer
lever angle on the low back. - ANS - False
\Clients who can do footwork on the Reformer are ready for jumping on the
Jumpboard. - ANS - False
\close to or closer to the attachment point on a limb - ANS - proximal
\close to surface - ANS - superficial
\corkscrew - ANS - young athlete that does yoga
\decrease in angle between bones - ANS - flexion
\During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral
position. - ANS - 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. - ANS - True
\During Teaser, how does bringing your knees into your chest change the move?
- ANS - 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. - ANS - True
\elbow and knee - ANS - hinge joint
\fibrous connective tissue that attaches bones to bones - ANS - ligament
\fibrous connective tissue that seals around the joint between two bones - ANS -
joint capsule
\fibrous, immovable joint - ANS - synarthrosis
\Footwork on the Jumpboard and the foot bar are exactly the same. - ANS - false
\Footwork on the Reformer is most closely related to which real-life activity? -
ANS - Sitting down and standing up
\For "Supine Arm's in Straps" variations, the proper client progression would be
in the what order? - ANS - 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? - ANS - 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? - ANS - Kneeling Cat
\found at the ends of bones, helps to absorb impact, cushion and keep friction
low - ANS - articular cartilage
\freely movable joint (synovial) - ANS - diarthrosis
\From shortest to the longest length of the Suspension Trainer, which order of
strap length is correct? - ANS - Fully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully
Lengthened
