National Pilates Certification Program
Practice Questions and Answers
Joseph pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what?
a. Contrology
b. pilates
c. physical culture
d. life fitness
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
b. the client may be unclear of the tactile cue purpose
which of the following cues can improve the start position for standing
chest expansion?
a. draw the shoulder blades together
b. hips back and chest forward
,c. weight in the heels
d. reach the crown of the head to the ceiling.
d. reach the crown of the head to the ceiling.
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
b. nausea
c. abdominal pain
d. headache
c. abdominal pain
which of the following is a reason NOT to physically modify pilates
equipment? a. the equipment will no longer be aesthetically pleasing. b. the
integrity of the equipment might be compromised.
c. many exercises will have to be re-designed.
d. the equipment might require more maintenance.
b. the integrity of the equipment might be compromised.
which of the following muscles would benefit from a stretch after long duration
of sitting?
a. rectus abdominis
b. it band
c. vastus lateralis
d. rectus femoris
d. rectus femoris
, a common similarity between semi-circle, rollover, and long spine massage is which of
the following?
a the focus of each is spinal articulation
b. the focus of each is flexion
c. the focus of each is upper extremity
strength d. the focus is spinal extension.
a the focus of each is spinal articulation
a client comes in for their session reporting that they fell down the stairs
yesterday and feels dizzy and a little nauseous. what is the BEST response from the
pilates teacher?
a. discuss the clients' issues with other clients for suggestions
b. go online and research symptoms after their session
c. have the client contact their physician before resuming
pilates d. proceed with the session as planned.
c. have the client contact their physician before resuming pilates
why should a pilates teacher have liability insurance?
a. coverage if the teacher gets injured.
b. coverage if a client slips outside of your business
c. protects against a client that is delinquent in payment for lessons.
d. protects against accidents and lawsuits that can occur at your place of business.
d. protects against accidents and lawsuits that can occur at your place of business.
after completing a new client intake, what would a pilates teacher consider FIRST
when designing a program?
a. establish exercise rhythm and timing
b. client safety
Practice Questions and Answers
Joseph pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what?
a. Contrology
b. pilates
c. physical culture
d. life fitness
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
b. the client may be unclear of the tactile cue purpose
which of the following cues can improve the start position for standing
chest expansion?
a. draw the shoulder blades together
b. hips back and chest forward
,c. weight in the heels
d. reach the crown of the head to the ceiling.
d. reach the crown of the head to the ceiling.
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
b. nausea
c. abdominal pain
d. headache
c. abdominal pain
which of the following is a reason NOT to physically modify pilates
equipment? a. the equipment will no longer be aesthetically pleasing. b. the
integrity of the equipment might be compromised.
c. many exercises will have to be re-designed.
d. the equipment might require more maintenance.
b. the integrity of the equipment might be compromised.
which of the following muscles would benefit from a stretch after long duration
of sitting?
a. rectus abdominis
b. it band
c. vastus lateralis
d. rectus femoris
d. rectus femoris
, a common similarity between semi-circle, rollover, and long spine massage is which of
the following?
a the focus of each is spinal articulation
b. the focus of each is flexion
c. the focus of each is upper extremity
strength d. the focus is spinal extension.
a the focus of each is spinal articulation
a client comes in for their session reporting that they fell down the stairs
yesterday and feels dizzy and a little nauseous. what is the BEST response from the
pilates teacher?
a. discuss the clients' issues with other clients for suggestions
b. go online and research symptoms after their session
c. have the client contact their physician before resuming
pilates d. proceed with the session as planned.
c. have the client contact their physician before resuming pilates
why should a pilates teacher have liability insurance?
a. coverage if the teacher gets injured.
b. coverage if a client slips outside of your business
c. protects against a client that is delinquent in payment for lessons.
d. protects against accidents and lawsuits that can occur at your place of business.
d. protects against accidents and lawsuits that can occur at your place of business.
after completing a new client intake, what would a pilates teacher consider FIRST
when designing a program?
a. establish exercise rhythm and timing
b. client safety
