PEAK PILATES LEVEL 1 (THEORETICAL EXAM) | PEAK
PILATES LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
2026 LATEST
T/F: When teaching a group reformer the instructor does not need to 'do the
walk' to be seen by the class. - (ANSWERS)False
T/F: A healthy student should be performing all of the Intro Mat exercises
fairly well before being given any new 'add-in' exercises. -
(ANSWERS)True
The name of the exercise in the Side Kick Series that is 'added in' is: -
(ANSWERS)Circles
T/F: To best progress a student, the Mat and Reformer exercises are always
added into the system in the order they appear in the exercise list. -
(ANSWERS)False
All of the following are Critical Connections EXCEPT: - (ANSWERS)Eyes
to navel
The Transition from Swan I Neck Roll to Shoulder Bridge Prep is: -
(ANSWERS)Push back to Rest
The correct order for the Abdominal Series is: Single Leg Stretch, Double
Leg Stretch, "Lower Lifts", "Scissors", Criss Cross. - (ANSWERS)False
During a first lesson a new student is in a ___________ stage of learning. -
(ANSWERS)Cognitive
The Critical Connections are terms that help a student:
,PEAK PILATES LEVEL 1 (THEORETICAL EXAM) | PEAK
PILATES LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
2026 LATEST
A. Advance their practice
B. Connect the powerhouse to the rest of the body
C. All of these are benefits of working with the Critical Connections
activated
D. Work more deeply from the center outward - (ANSWERS)C. All of
these are benefits of working with the Critical Connections activated
T/F: There is a natural balance and counterbalance inherent in the order. -
(ANSWERS)True
The arms move from the ______ and the legs move from the _______ are
concepts that are part of the Language of Pilates and help students to
understand initiation and execution. - (ANSWERS)Back, front
T/F: When a student moves beyond the Intro level you no longer should
teach Fundamentals. - (ANSWERS)False
With Lordotic Posture a person may exhibit an exaggerated _______ curve.
- (ANSWERS)Lumbar
Your student is having trouble rolling their pelvis in Short Box Series
Round on the reformer you might: - (ANSWERS)Teach it on the Ladder
Barrel
The last exercise in the Short Box Series is the: - (ANSWERS)Side sit-ups
The Power Circle exercises can be taught during Part C or D of the Session
, PEAK PILATES LEVEL 1 (THEORETICAL EXAM) | PEAK
PILATES LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
2026 LATEST
Format. - (ANSWERS)False
When teaching Power Circle for Part D/Endings, it is alright to just end
with Seated Knees & Feet - (ANSWERS)False
Lordotic posture is accompanied by tight _____ muscles. -
(ANSWERS)Low back
Kyphosis can be either in the lumbar or thoracic spine. - (ANSWERS)True
Do not progress a student in Short Box Twist Only to the Twist and Reach
until they have demonstrated that they can: - (ANSWERS)Maintain the 'lift'
when the do the "Twist Only" version
What exercises move down in the Beginning Reformer Exercise Order
when Short Spine Massage is introduced? - (ANSWERS)Frog and leg
circles
A teacher's posture: - (ANSWERS)Reflect their Pilates practice
A student is struggling to listen and focus. This shows a lack of which
Pilates Principle: - (ANSWERS)Concentration
A Building Block must meet the original goal of the exercise, while a
preparatory exercise can mark the spot and help the student gain flexibility
and strength needed for the exercise without necessarily meeting the goal of
that exercise. - (ANSWERS)True
PILATES LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
2026 LATEST
T/F: When teaching a group reformer the instructor does not need to 'do the
walk' to be seen by the class. - (ANSWERS)False
T/F: A healthy student should be performing all of the Intro Mat exercises
fairly well before being given any new 'add-in' exercises. -
(ANSWERS)True
The name of the exercise in the Side Kick Series that is 'added in' is: -
(ANSWERS)Circles
T/F: To best progress a student, the Mat and Reformer exercises are always
added into the system in the order they appear in the exercise list. -
(ANSWERS)False
All of the following are Critical Connections EXCEPT: - (ANSWERS)Eyes
to navel
The Transition from Swan I Neck Roll to Shoulder Bridge Prep is: -
(ANSWERS)Push back to Rest
The correct order for the Abdominal Series is: Single Leg Stretch, Double
Leg Stretch, "Lower Lifts", "Scissors", Criss Cross. - (ANSWERS)False
During a first lesson a new student is in a ___________ stage of learning. -
(ANSWERS)Cognitive
The Critical Connections are terms that help a student:
,PEAK PILATES LEVEL 1 (THEORETICAL EXAM) | PEAK
PILATES LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
2026 LATEST
A. Advance their practice
B. Connect the powerhouse to the rest of the body
C. All of these are benefits of working with the Critical Connections
activated
D. Work more deeply from the center outward - (ANSWERS)C. All of
these are benefits of working with the Critical Connections activated
T/F: There is a natural balance and counterbalance inherent in the order. -
(ANSWERS)True
The arms move from the ______ and the legs move from the _______ are
concepts that are part of the Language of Pilates and help students to
understand initiation and execution. - (ANSWERS)Back, front
T/F: When a student moves beyond the Intro level you no longer should
teach Fundamentals. - (ANSWERS)False
With Lordotic Posture a person may exhibit an exaggerated _______ curve.
- (ANSWERS)Lumbar
Your student is having trouble rolling their pelvis in Short Box Series
Round on the reformer you might: - (ANSWERS)Teach it on the Ladder
Barrel
The last exercise in the Short Box Series is the: - (ANSWERS)Side sit-ups
The Power Circle exercises can be taught during Part C or D of the Session
, PEAK PILATES LEVEL 1 (THEORETICAL EXAM) | PEAK
PILATES LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
2026 LATEST
Format. - (ANSWERS)False
When teaching Power Circle for Part D/Endings, it is alright to just end
with Seated Knees & Feet - (ANSWERS)False
Lordotic posture is accompanied by tight _____ muscles. -
(ANSWERS)Low back
Kyphosis can be either in the lumbar or thoracic spine. - (ANSWERS)True
Do not progress a student in Short Box Twist Only to the Twist and Reach
until they have demonstrated that they can: - (ANSWERS)Maintain the 'lift'
when the do the "Twist Only" version
What exercises move down in the Beginning Reformer Exercise Order
when Short Spine Massage is introduced? - (ANSWERS)Frog and leg
circles
A teacher's posture: - (ANSWERS)Reflect their Pilates practice
A student is struggling to listen and focus. This shows a lack of which
Pilates Principle: - (ANSWERS)Concentration
A Building Block must meet the original goal of the exercise, while a
preparatory exercise can mark the spot and help the student gain flexibility
and strength needed for the exercise without necessarily meeting the goal of
that exercise. - (ANSWERS)True
