CLUB PILATES EXAM 2025 QUIZ – COMPLETE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS REVIEW A+
GUIDE
What are postural changes that can occur in pregnancy?
Lumbar spine lordosis, anterior pelvic tilt and slight kyphosis
Patello-Femoral Pain Sydnrome (PFPS) is often referred to as "Runner's Knee." PFPS is
associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compressive or shearing forces on
the knees. These forces cause:
An imbalance of the VMO, weak VMO with improper timing of the muscle firing and
improper patella tracking
True or False: Students with a hip replacement will eventually be able to move their knee
and hip beyond 90 degrees.
False
For a student with a spinal fusion, what exercises would be appropriate to attempt?
Quadruped Balance challenge and a modified and safe plank
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students
with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)?
Yes
,What is the best and safest spinal movement for a student with Spinal Stenosis to perform
exercises
Flexion based movements
The following description describes which posture listed below: "Extended upper cervical
spine and a flexed lower cervical spine and upper thoracic spine with protracted scapulae."
Forward head posture
If a student has Hyperlordosis, what programming would be most appropriate?
Strengthening the abdominals, glutes, and hamstrings
What is an example of a local stabilizer for the spine?
The multifidus and diaphragm
True or False: A student with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended
periods of time.
True
What does TRX stand for?
Total Body Resistance Exercise
,What are the Six Sins in the TRX format?
Slacking, sagging, sawing, scraping, stopping, starting incorrectly
When anchored at the proper height and the Suspension Trainer is fully lengthened, the
bottom of the foot cradles should hang ______ inches off the ground.
3
True or False: The Equalizer Loop hangs 7 to 9 feet off the ground.
False
The following statement describes which TRX Principle: "The TRX Suspension Trainer
naturally hangs straight down in a neutral position beneath its anchor point. You can assist
or resist an exercise by changing the starting position relative to the neutral position."
Pendulum Principle
True or False: Intensity = Resistance + Stability
True
In the TRX cueing convention, what does the "A" mean in the acronym NAPS-MR?
Adjustment
, From shortest to the longest length of the Suspension Trainer, which order of strap length is
correct?
Fully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully Lengthened
In the TRX Reverse Plank with Hip Abduction. what is the correct body position?
Ground Facing
Who is the founder of Functional Standing Movement (FSM)?
Leslee Bender
What props and tools are used in FSM?
Gliders, Ball, Barre, Springboard
How many planes of motion are addressed in FSM?
3
Which of the following statements could be used to describe Fascia?
-Cut an orange or grapefruit in ½ and, all the pulp is held together with a similar structure
as human fascia
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS REVIEW A+
GUIDE
What are postural changes that can occur in pregnancy?
Lumbar spine lordosis, anterior pelvic tilt and slight kyphosis
Patello-Femoral Pain Sydnrome (PFPS) is often referred to as "Runner's Knee." PFPS is
associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compressive or shearing forces on
the knees. These forces cause:
An imbalance of the VMO, weak VMO with improper timing of the muscle firing and
improper patella tracking
True or False: Students with a hip replacement will eventually be able to move their knee
and hip beyond 90 degrees.
False
For a student with a spinal fusion, what exercises would be appropriate to attempt?
Quadruped Balance challenge and a modified and safe plank
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students
with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)?
Yes
,What is the best and safest spinal movement for a student with Spinal Stenosis to perform
exercises
Flexion based movements
The following description describes which posture listed below: "Extended upper cervical
spine and a flexed lower cervical spine and upper thoracic spine with protracted scapulae."
Forward head posture
If a student has Hyperlordosis, what programming would be most appropriate?
Strengthening the abdominals, glutes, and hamstrings
What is an example of a local stabilizer for the spine?
The multifidus and diaphragm
True or False: A student with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended
periods of time.
True
What does TRX stand for?
Total Body Resistance Exercise
,What are the Six Sins in the TRX format?
Slacking, sagging, sawing, scraping, stopping, starting incorrectly
When anchored at the proper height and the Suspension Trainer is fully lengthened, the
bottom of the foot cradles should hang ______ inches off the ground.
3
True or False: The Equalizer Loop hangs 7 to 9 feet off the ground.
False
The following statement describes which TRX Principle: "The TRX Suspension Trainer
naturally hangs straight down in a neutral position beneath its anchor point. You can assist
or resist an exercise by changing the starting position relative to the neutral position."
Pendulum Principle
True or False: Intensity = Resistance + Stability
True
In the TRX cueing convention, what does the "A" mean in the acronym NAPS-MR?
Adjustment
, From shortest to the longest length of the Suspension Trainer, which order of strap length is
correct?
Fully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully Lengthened
In the TRX Reverse Plank with Hip Abduction. what is the correct body position?
Ground Facing
Who is the founder of Functional Standing Movement (FSM)?
Leslee Bender
What props and tools are used in FSM?
Gliders, Ball, Barre, Springboard
How many planes of motion are addressed in FSM?
3
Which of the following statements could be used to describe Fascia?
-Cut an orange or grapefruit in ½ and, all the pulp is held together with a similar structure
as human fascia
