Club Pirates Final Written Test Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What does Joseph Pilates refer to his work as?
Correct Answer
Contrology
Question 2
If a client is supinating their feet during Articulating Bridge, what might you offer for support?
Correct Answer
A Ball between their ankles
Question 3
SOAP
Correct Answer
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
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,Question 4
What is the BEST choice to elicit a subjective response?
Correct Answer
On a scale of 1-10, how does your left/right shoulder feel today?
Question 5
What details must be included in the "P" of Soap?
Correct Answer
The programming of the client, which will include a list of exercises, apparatus used, number of repetitions, and
modifications
Question 6
As long as you are cuing safety, there is no need to do an initial assessment with your clients
Correct Answer
False
Question 7
If I start teaching at a studio, who holds the responsibility to make sure the equipment in the studio is safe and well
maintained?
Correct Answer
(1) The pilates instructor, (2) the other pilates instructors, (3) individuals who clean the studio, (4) management/owners
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,Question 8
What is the right classical order of Joseph's first 5 Pilates Mat exercises?
Correct Answer
Hundreds, roll up, roll over, one leg circle, rolling like a ball
Question 9
List the order a client needs in order to perform a plank on the mat (1-4)
Correct Answer
1. Quadruped variations on the mat
2. Plank with forearms and knees
3. Plank with knees
4. Full plank
Question 10
Matwork is a great way to create a strong foundation for Pilates Movement
Correct Answer
True
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, Question 11
The following would be a great example of using the "P" in PEACE R&R
Correct Answer
Start in supine on your back, with your heels at the center of the footbar about three inches apart. Your back should be
relaxed and your shoulders shot not be pressing against the rests
Question 12
Always ask for permission before touching a client for tactile cueing
Correct Answer
True
Question 13
What exercises should a client master before trying the Boomerang?
Correct Answer
Roll over and Teaser
Question 14
Post-Natal (cleared for light workouts)
Correct Answer
Pelvis Rocks or Pelvic Tilts
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Question 1
What does Joseph Pilates refer to his work as?
Correct Answer
Contrology
Question 2
If a client is supinating their feet during Articulating Bridge, what might you offer for support?
Correct Answer
A Ball between their ankles
Question 3
SOAP
Correct Answer
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
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,Question 4
What is the BEST choice to elicit a subjective response?
Correct Answer
On a scale of 1-10, how does your left/right shoulder feel today?
Question 5
What details must be included in the "P" of Soap?
Correct Answer
The programming of the client, which will include a list of exercises, apparatus used, number of repetitions, and
modifications
Question 6
As long as you are cuing safety, there is no need to do an initial assessment with your clients
Correct Answer
False
Question 7
If I start teaching at a studio, who holds the responsibility to make sure the equipment in the studio is safe and well
maintained?
Correct Answer
(1) The pilates instructor, (2) the other pilates instructors, (3) individuals who clean the studio, (4) management/owners
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,Question 8
What is the right classical order of Joseph's first 5 Pilates Mat exercises?
Correct Answer
Hundreds, roll up, roll over, one leg circle, rolling like a ball
Question 9
List the order a client needs in order to perform a plank on the mat (1-4)
Correct Answer
1. Quadruped variations on the mat
2. Plank with forearms and knees
3. Plank with knees
4. Full plank
Question 10
Matwork is a great way to create a strong foundation for Pilates Movement
Correct Answer
True
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, Question 11
The following would be a great example of using the "P" in PEACE R&R
Correct Answer
Start in supine on your back, with your heels at the center of the footbar about three inches apart. Your back should be
relaxed and your shoulders shot not be pressing against the rests
Question 12
Always ask for permission before touching a client for tactile cueing
Correct Answer
True
Question 13
What exercises should a client master before trying the Boomerang?
Correct Answer
Roll over and Teaser
Question 14
Post-Natal (cleared for light workouts)
Correct Answer
Pelvis Rocks or Pelvic Tilts
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