PILATES ACTUAL EXAMS SCRIPT 2026
PRACTICE SOLUTION BUNDLED
◉ Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the
client is ready. Answer: False (Mermaid has modifications where the
client can have multiple limitations and still get the benefit from the
move)
◉ Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees
during feet in straps series? Answer: If your client needed a smaller
Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip joint
◉ What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles? Answer:
Heels lower and Lift
◉ What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?
Answer: Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc,
osteoporosis
◉ When is a client ready to jump? Answer: When they have a stable
pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive
awareness?
,◉ The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is
supine on the box with the head near the footbar and the torso
flexed and supported on the box, legs in table top with the arms
straight up and facing the ceiling. Answer: False
◉ What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching
group Pilates classes? Answer: Progressions, Transitions, Creative
Sequencing
◉ During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a
neutral position. Answer: True
◉ How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on
the reformer? Answer: There is more surface area under the foot of
the jumpboard which elicits a reaction closer to real life than the
footbar on the reformer
◉ What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?
Answer: Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
◉ What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps
series? Answer: Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors
to hold legs in place and latissimus dorsi & the long head of the
tricep for arm movement
, ◉ What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why? Answer:
Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal
articulations and requires a client to have impeccable proprioceptive
awareness
◉ What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on
the reformer? Answer: Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral
Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
◉ Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping
supine on the jumpboard? Answer: False
◉ Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be
taught on the reformer with arms in straps. Answer: Single leg
stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters,
Criss-Cross, Frogs
◉ How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? Answer:
ALL springs
◉ Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which
beneficial for better posture. Answer: True (make sure that you
always tell your clients the "why" behind the move)
PRACTICE SOLUTION BUNDLED
◉ Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the
client is ready. Answer: False (Mermaid has modifications where the
client can have multiple limitations and still get the benefit from the
move)
◉ Why would you place the leg straps above your client's knees
during feet in straps series? Answer: If your client needed a smaller
Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip joint
◉ What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles? Answer:
Heels lower and Lift
◉ What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?
Answer: Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc,
osteoporosis
◉ When is a client ready to jump? Answer: When they have a stable
pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of proprioceptive
awareness?
,◉ The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long box is
supine on the box with the head near the footbar and the torso
flexed and supported on the box, legs in table top with the arms
straight up and facing the ceiling. Answer: False
◉ What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching
group Pilates classes? Answer: Progressions, Transitions, Creative
Sequencing
◉ During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a
neutral position. Answer: True
◉ How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on
the reformer? Answer: There is more surface area under the foot of
the jumpboard which elicits a reaction closer to real life than the
footbar on the reformer
◉ What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?
Answer: Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
◉ What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps
series? Answer: Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors
to hold legs in place and latissimus dorsi & the long head of the
tricep for arm movement
, ◉ What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why? Answer:
Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal
articulations and requires a client to have impeccable proprioceptive
awareness
◉ What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on
the reformer? Answer: Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral
Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
◉ Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping
supine on the jumpboard? Answer: False
◉ Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be
taught on the reformer with arms in straps. Answer: Single leg
stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters,
Criss-Cross, Frogs
◉ How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? Answer:
ALL springs
◉ Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which
beneficial for better posture. Answer: True (make sure that you
always tell your clients the "why" behind the move)
