NPCP PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following BEST describes what would be included in a Pilates teachers documentation? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It involves noting new exercises and unique observations
Which of the following BEST describes the proper set-up for Breast Stroke? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing foot bar
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is an appropriate adjustment for: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Increasing the level of challange
Short Spine Massage, Swan, and Twist are part of a clients program. Which of the following exercises
would balance out this program? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Cleopatra
What is the BEST reason to arrive prior to teaching a class? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To greet clients and
set up the room
What is the BEST reason to continue your personal Pilates practice? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To
maintain your strength, stamina, and enthusiasm
Which of the following exercises is BEST studies for a client in the second trimester of pregnancy? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Seated Double Leg pumps on the Wunda Chair
Which of the following cues can improve the start position for standing Chest Expansion? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Reach the crown of the head to the ceiling
Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Contrology
During your session, you notice the client stops moving when you provide a tactile cue. What might this
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
hyper mobility? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Strength and stability
Which of the following symptoms requires immediate cessation of exercise with a pregnant client and
follow-up consultation with her physician? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Abdominal Pain
Which of the following is a reason NOT to physically modify Pilates eqipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅The integrity of the equipment might be compromised
Which of the following muscles would benefit from a stretch after long duration of sitting? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Rectus femoris
A common similarity between Semi-circle, Rollover, and Long Spine Massage is which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Have the
client contact their physician before resuming Pilates
Why should a Pilates teacher have liability insurance? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Client safety
Which of the following BEST describes the movement of the thoracic wall during normal breathing? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The diameter increases
Which plane of movement does the exercise Side Bend occur for the torso? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Frontal Plane
Which of the following BEST describes what would be included in a Pilates teachers documentation? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It involves noting new exercises and unique observations
Which of the following BEST describes the proper set-up for Breast Stroke? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing foot bar
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is an appropriate adjustment for: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Increasing the level of challange
Short Spine Massage, Swan, and Twist are part of a clients program. Which of the following exercises
would balance out this program? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Cleopatra
What is the BEST reason to arrive prior to teaching a class? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To greet clients and
set up the room
What is the BEST reason to continue your personal Pilates practice? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To
maintain your strength, stamina, and enthusiasm
Which of the following exercises is BEST studies for a client in the second trimester of pregnancy? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Seated Double Leg pumps on the Wunda Chair
Which of the following cues can improve the start position for standing Chest Expansion? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Reach the crown of the head to the ceiling
Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Contrology
During your session, you notice the client stops moving when you provide a tactile cue. What might this
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
hyper mobility? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Strength and stability
Which of the following symptoms requires immediate cessation of exercise with a pregnant client and
follow-up consultation with her physician? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Abdominal Pain
Which of the following is a reason NOT to physically modify Pilates eqipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅The integrity of the equipment might be compromised
Which of the following muscles would benefit from a stretch after long duration of sitting? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Rectus femoris
A common similarity between Semi-circle, Rollover, and Long Spine Massage is which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Have the
client contact their physician before resuming Pilates
Why should a Pilates teacher have liability insurance? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Client safety
Which of the following BEST describes the movement of the thoracic wall during normal breathing? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The diameter increases
Which plane of movement does the exercise Side Bend occur for the torso? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Frontal Plane
