NPCE (National Pilates Certification Exam)
Questions and Verified Answers Latest
Question 1
Which of the following BEST describes what would be included in a Pilates teacher's
documentation?
Correct Answer
It involves noting new exercises and unique observations
Question 2
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 footbar
Question 3
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is an appropriate adjustment
for:
Correct Answer
Increasing the level of challenge
Question 4
Short Spine Massage, Swan, and Twist are part of a client's program. Which of the
following exercises would balance out this program?
Correct Answer
Cleopatra
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, Question 5
What is the BEST reason to arrive prior to teaching a class?
Correct Answer
To greet clients and set up the room
Question 6
What is the BEST reason to continue your personal pilates practice?
Correct Answer
To maintain your strength, stamina, and enthusiasm
Question 7
Which of the following exercises is BEST suited. for a client in the second trimester of
pregnancy?
Correct Answer
Short Spine Massage on the Reformer
Question 8
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
Question 9
Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what?
Correct Answer
Contrology
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Questions and Verified Answers Latest
Question 1
Which of the following BEST describes what would be included in a Pilates teacher's
documentation?
Correct Answer
It involves noting new exercises and unique observations
Question 2
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 footbar
Question 3
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is an appropriate adjustment
for:
Correct Answer
Increasing the level of challenge
Question 4
Short Spine Massage, Swan, and Twist are part of a client's program. Which of the
following exercises would balance out this program?
Correct Answer
Cleopatra
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, Question 5
What is the BEST reason to arrive prior to teaching a class?
Correct Answer
To greet clients and set up the room
Question 6
What is the BEST reason to continue your personal pilates practice?
Correct Answer
To maintain your strength, stamina, and enthusiasm
Question 7
Which of the following exercises is BEST suited. for a client in the second trimester of
pregnancy?
Correct Answer
Short Spine Massage on the Reformer
Question 8
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
Question 9
Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what?
Correct Answer
Contrology
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