FINAL EXAM PILATES QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(SCORED A+)
If a client is supinating their feet during Articulated Bridge, what might you offer for
support? - ANSWERA ball between their ankles
What is the best choice to elicit an subjective response? - ANSWER"On a scale of 1-
10, how does you left/right shoulder feel today?"
What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP? - ANSWERThe programming for
your client, which will include a llist of exercises, apparatus used, etc.
If I start teaching at a studio, who holds the responsibility to make sure the
equipment in the studio is safe? - ANSWERI, as the pilates instructor, the other
instructors, Studio Manager or Owners, Individuals who clean the studio.
What is the right classical order of Joseph Pilates's first 5 Mat exercises? -
ANSWERHundred, Roll up. Roll over, One leg circle, Rolling like a ball
Listed below are different modifications and progressions for a client that needs to
develop strength to do full plank on mat: At first, I would cue my client into the FIRST
EXERCISE until they developed the strength to perform that ..... Then, the next
exercise I would cue my client into the SECOND. Then once they are ready, I would
cue my client into the THIRD. Then, the FOURTH. Then, full plank. - ANSWER1st:
Quadreped variation; 2nd: Plank with forearms and knees; 3rd: Plank with knees;
4th: Full Plank
The following would be a good example of using "P" in PEACE R&R -
ANSWER"Start in supine on your back, with your heels on the center of the footbar
about three inches apart. Your back should be relaxed and your shoulders pressing
against the rests."
What exercises should a client master before they try Boomerang? - ANSWERRoll
over and Teaser
Of the options, choose the exercises most appropriate for each type of cllient listed
below. - ANSWERHuched shoulders (kyphotic)--> swimming
Hip replacemt, cleared for light ROM-->Single leg circle supine
Young athlete who does yoga-->Corkscrew
Post Natal (cleared for light workout)-->Pelvic rocks and tilts
After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on having them do _________ to
get the back of their body warm and then _______ to keep their body warm. -
ANSWERBridge variations and hundreds
, You are evaluating a client for the first time and find they have major anterior pelvic
tilt and no injuries in the past. The client has been cleared to begin after nor
exercising for the past 4 years. What moves would you make sure to teach the client
in their first work out? - ANSWERBridge, Roll up, Quadraped
During exercises that are closed chain, like chest lift, the client should maintain a
neutral pelvis - ANSWERTrue
Choose the most modified description of swimming - ANSWERProne, slight
extension of the spine, arms reaching overhead, legs in subtle extension at the hip
joint
Open kinetic chain exercises, such as double leg stretch, should be performed in a
neutral pelvic position if the client has back pain. - ANSWERFalse
What is Pilates breath? - ANSWER-Exhale used to connect deeper to the transverse
abdominis and obliques to control pelvic movement
-Three-dimensional
-Inhale through the nose, exhale through mouth
What are the 6 movements of the scpula? - ANSWERProtraction
retraction
elevation
depression
upward rotation
downward rotation
What would be a modification for Hip Twist for someone with wrist issues? -
ANSWERComing down onto the forearms wihtout sinking in the shoulders
When doing the side-lying leg series, the client will have more stability with their
upper body toward the back of the mat and the feet shifted forward. Setting them up
in the middle of the mat could provide a stability challenge - ANSWERTrue
When doing knee circles, having the arms ______ will make the client more stable. -
ANSWERExtended out to the sides to make the letter T
When is a client ready to progress to a more challenging variation like Coordination?
- ANSWERWhen they have a stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic
level of proprioceptive awareness.
How is footwork different on the jumpboard and reformer? - ANSWERThe jumpboard
has more surface area than the footbar, which provides the feet with more
proprioceptive feedback.
Pick the most level-appropriate sequence to start a class. -
ANSWERAdvanced:double leg footwork and single leg foot work on the reformer
What are elements of effective flow programming when teaching group pilates
classes? - ANSWERProgressions, modifications, transitions, and variations
ANSWERS(SCORED A+)
If a client is supinating their feet during Articulated Bridge, what might you offer for
support? - ANSWERA ball between their ankles
What is the best choice to elicit an subjective response? - ANSWER"On a scale of 1-
10, how does you left/right shoulder feel today?"
What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP? - ANSWERThe programming for
your client, which will include a llist of exercises, apparatus used, etc.
If I start teaching at a studio, who holds the responsibility to make sure the
equipment in the studio is safe? - ANSWERI, as the pilates instructor, the other
instructors, Studio Manager or Owners, Individuals who clean the studio.
What is the right classical order of Joseph Pilates's first 5 Mat exercises? -
ANSWERHundred, Roll up. Roll over, One leg circle, Rolling like a ball
Listed below are different modifications and progressions for a client that needs to
develop strength to do full plank on mat: At first, I would cue my client into the FIRST
EXERCISE until they developed the strength to perform that ..... Then, the next
exercise I would cue my client into the SECOND. Then once they are ready, I would
cue my client into the THIRD. Then, the FOURTH. Then, full plank. - ANSWER1st:
Quadreped variation; 2nd: Plank with forearms and knees; 3rd: Plank with knees;
4th: Full Plank
The following would be a good example of using "P" in PEACE R&R -
ANSWER"Start in supine on your back, with your heels on the center of the footbar
about three inches apart. Your back should be relaxed and your shoulders pressing
against the rests."
What exercises should a client master before they try Boomerang? - ANSWERRoll
over and Teaser
Of the options, choose the exercises most appropriate for each type of cllient listed
below. - ANSWERHuched shoulders (kyphotic)--> swimming
Hip replacemt, cleared for light ROM-->Single leg circle supine
Young athlete who does yoga-->Corkscrew
Post Natal (cleared for light workout)-->Pelvic rocks and tilts
After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on having them do _________ to
get the back of their body warm and then _______ to keep their body warm. -
ANSWERBridge variations and hundreds
, You are evaluating a client for the first time and find they have major anterior pelvic
tilt and no injuries in the past. The client has been cleared to begin after nor
exercising for the past 4 years. What moves would you make sure to teach the client
in their first work out? - ANSWERBridge, Roll up, Quadraped
During exercises that are closed chain, like chest lift, the client should maintain a
neutral pelvis - ANSWERTrue
Choose the most modified description of swimming - ANSWERProne, slight
extension of the spine, arms reaching overhead, legs in subtle extension at the hip
joint
Open kinetic chain exercises, such as double leg stretch, should be performed in a
neutral pelvic position if the client has back pain. - ANSWERFalse
What is Pilates breath? - ANSWER-Exhale used to connect deeper to the transverse
abdominis and obliques to control pelvic movement
-Three-dimensional
-Inhale through the nose, exhale through mouth
What are the 6 movements of the scpula? - ANSWERProtraction
retraction
elevation
depression
upward rotation
downward rotation
What would be a modification for Hip Twist for someone with wrist issues? -
ANSWERComing down onto the forearms wihtout sinking in the shoulders
When doing the side-lying leg series, the client will have more stability with their
upper body toward the back of the mat and the feet shifted forward. Setting them up
in the middle of the mat could provide a stability challenge - ANSWERTrue
When doing knee circles, having the arms ______ will make the client more stable. -
ANSWERExtended out to the sides to make the letter T
When is a client ready to progress to a more challenging variation like Coordination?
- ANSWERWhen they have a stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic
level of proprioceptive awareness.
How is footwork different on the jumpboard and reformer? - ANSWERThe jumpboard
has more surface area than the footbar, which provides the feet with more
proprioceptive feedback.
Pick the most level-appropriate sequence to start a class. -
ANSWERAdvanced:double leg footwork and single leg foot work on the reformer
What are elements of effective flow programming when teaching group pilates
classes? - ANSWERProgressions, modifications, transitions, and variations
