National Pilates Cert Exam Questions and
Answers
Which of the followign best describes what would be included in a Pilates teacher's
documentation
A) it provides detailed and extensive notes of each session
B) it involves rewriting the eprogram when a new exercise is gien
C). It involves noting new exercies and unique observations
D) it includes providing the client with copies for all notes - ANSWER C
Which of the following BEST describes the proper set up for Breast Stroke
a . Long box on the carriage feet in straps , client facing headrest
b . Long box on the carriage hands in straps , client facing foot bar
c . Long box on the carriage , feet in straps client facing foot bar
d . Long box on the carriage , hands in straps client facing headrest - ANSWER B
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is appropriate adjustment for
a . Increasing the level of challenge
b . Clients with knee valgus
c . Decreasing the level of difficulty
d . A third trimester prenatal client - ANSWER A
Short spine massage,swan and twist are part of a client's program. Which of the
following exercises woud balance out this program
A) teaser
B) Corkscrew
C) down stretch
,D) cleopatra - ANSWER D - Cleopatra
What is the best reason to arrive prior to teaching a class?
A) check emails and phone messages
B) to fold towels
C) to greet clients and set up the room
D) to warm yourself up - ANSWER C greet clients and set up room
What is the best reason to continue your personal pilates practice
A) to keep you strong for dance class
B) to balance out cardio activity
C) to maintain conditioning after completing Pilates education
D) to maintain your strength, stamina and enthusiasm - ANSWER D- maintain strength,
stamina and enthusiasm
What of the following exercises is best suited for a client in the second trimester of
pregnancy
A) short spine massage on the reformer
B) seated double leg pups on the wunda chair
C) swan on the trapeze table
D) standing side splits on the reformer - ANSWER B - seated double leg pumps on the
wunda chair
Which of the following cues can improve the start position for standing chest expansion
A) Draw the shoulder blades together
B) Hips bac and chest forward
C) Weight in the heels
, D) Reach the crown of head to the ceiling - ANSWER D - Reach the crown of the head to
the ceiling
Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what ?
a . Contrology
b . Pilates
c . Physical culture
d . Life fitness - ANSWER A - contrology
During your session , you notice the client stops moving when you provide a tactile cue .
What might this indicate ?
a . The client was unaware they stopped
b . The client may be unclear of the tactile cue purpose
c . The client may not hear you well
d . The client may want you to demonstrate - ANSWER B - the client may be unclear of
the tactile cue purpose
Which of the following should be the focus of a Pilates program for a semi - professional
athlete with hypermobility ?
a . Core control and flexibility
b . Range of motion and core control
c . Flexibility and control
d . Strength and stability - ANSWER D- strength and stability
12 . Which of the following symptoms requires immediate cessation of exercise with a
pregnant client and follow - up consultation with her physician ?
a . Low back pain
Answers
Which of the followign best describes what would be included in a Pilates teacher's
documentation
A) it provides detailed and extensive notes of each session
B) it involves rewriting the eprogram when a new exercise is gien
C). It involves noting new exercies and unique observations
D) it includes providing the client with copies for all notes - ANSWER C
Which of the following BEST describes the proper set up for Breast Stroke
a . Long box on the carriage feet in straps , client facing headrest
b . Long box on the carriage hands in straps , client facing foot bar
c . Long box on the carriage , feet in straps client facing foot bar
d . Long box on the carriage , hands in straps client facing headrest - ANSWER B
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is appropriate adjustment for
a . Increasing the level of challenge
b . Clients with knee valgus
c . Decreasing the level of difficulty
d . A third trimester prenatal client - ANSWER A
Short spine massage,swan and twist are part of a client's program. Which of the
following exercises woud balance out this program
A) teaser
B) Corkscrew
C) down stretch
,D) cleopatra - ANSWER D - Cleopatra
What is the best reason to arrive prior to teaching a class?
A) check emails and phone messages
B) to fold towels
C) to greet clients and set up the room
D) to warm yourself up - ANSWER C greet clients and set up room
What is the best reason to continue your personal pilates practice
A) to keep you strong for dance class
B) to balance out cardio activity
C) to maintain conditioning after completing Pilates education
D) to maintain your strength, stamina and enthusiasm - ANSWER D- maintain strength,
stamina and enthusiasm
What of the following exercises is best suited for a client in the second trimester of
pregnancy
A) short spine massage on the reformer
B) seated double leg pups on the wunda chair
C) swan on the trapeze table
D) standing side splits on the reformer - ANSWER B - seated double leg pumps on the
wunda chair
Which of the following cues can improve the start position for standing chest expansion
A) Draw the shoulder blades together
B) Hips bac and chest forward
C) Weight in the heels
, D) Reach the crown of head to the ceiling - ANSWER D - Reach the crown of the head to
the ceiling
Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what ?
a . Contrology
b . Pilates
c . Physical culture
d . Life fitness - ANSWER A - contrology
During your session , you notice the client stops moving when you provide a tactile cue .
What might this indicate ?
a . The client was unaware they stopped
b . The client may be unclear of the tactile cue purpose
c . The client may not hear you well
d . The client may want you to demonstrate - ANSWER B - the client may be unclear of
the tactile cue purpose
Which of the following should be the focus of a Pilates program for a semi - professional
athlete with hypermobility ?
a . Core control and flexibility
b . Range of motion and core control
c . Flexibility and control
d . Strength and stability - ANSWER D- strength and stability
12 . Which of the following symptoms requires immediate cessation of exercise with a
pregnant client and follow - up consultation with her physician ?
a . Low back pain
