Which of the following BEST describes the proper set-up for Breast Stroke?
A. Long box on the carriage, feet in straps, client facing headrest
B. Long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing foot bar
C. Long box on the carriage feet in straps, client facing foot bar.
D. Long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing headrest. - ANSWER b. Long
box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing foot bar
Which of the following BEST describes what would be included in a Pilates teacher's
documentation?
A. It provides detailed and extensive notes of each session
B. It involved rewriting the program when a new exercise is given
C. It involves noting new exercises and unique observations
D. It includes providing the client with copies of all notes. - ANSWER c. It involves noting
new exercises and unique observations
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is an appropriate adjustment for:
A. Increasing the level of challenge
B. Clients with knee valgus
C. Degreasing the level of difficulty
D. A third trimester prenatal client. - ANSWER a. Increasing the level of challenge
Short spine massage, swan and twist are part of a client's program. Which of the following
exercises would balance out this program?
A. Teaser
1
, B. Corkscrew
C. Down stretch
D. Cleopatra - ANSWER d. Cleopatra
What is the BEST reason to arrive prior to teaching a class
A. To check emails and phone messages.
B. To fold towels
C. To greet clients and set up the room
D. Do warm yourself up. - ANSWER c. To greet clients and set up the room
What is the BEST reason to continue your personal Pilates practice?
A. To keep you strong for dance class
B. To balance out your cardio activity
C. To maintain conditioning after completing Pilates education
D. To maintain your strength, stamina, and enthusiasm. - ANSWER d. To maintain your
strength, stamina, and enthusiasm.
Which of the following exercises is BEST suited for a client in the second trimester of
pregnancy?
A. Short spine message on the reformer
B. Seated double leg pumps on the wunda chair
C. Swan on the trapeze table
D. Standing side splits on the reformer - ANSWER b. Seated double leg pumps on the
wunda chair
Which of the following should be the focus of a Pilates program for a semi-professional
athlete with hyper mobility?
A. Core control and flexibility
B. Range of motion and core control
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A. Long box on the carriage, feet in straps, client facing headrest
B. Long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing foot bar
C. Long box on the carriage feet in straps, client facing foot bar.
D. Long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing headrest. - ANSWER b. Long
box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing foot bar
Which of the following BEST describes what would be included in a Pilates teacher's
documentation?
A. It provides detailed and extensive notes of each session
B. It involved rewriting the program when a new exercise is given
C. It involves noting new exercises and unique observations
D. It includes providing the client with copies of all notes. - ANSWER c. It involves noting
new exercises and unique observations
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is an appropriate adjustment for:
A. Increasing the level of challenge
B. Clients with knee valgus
C. Degreasing the level of difficulty
D. A third trimester prenatal client. - ANSWER a. Increasing the level of challenge
Short spine massage, swan and twist are part of a client's program. Which of the following
exercises would balance out this program?
A. Teaser
1
, B. Corkscrew
C. Down stretch
D. Cleopatra - ANSWER d. Cleopatra
What is the BEST reason to arrive prior to teaching a class
A. To check emails and phone messages.
B. To fold towels
C. To greet clients and set up the room
D. Do warm yourself up. - ANSWER c. To greet clients and set up the room
What is the BEST reason to continue your personal Pilates practice?
A. To keep you strong for dance class
B. To balance out your cardio activity
C. To maintain conditioning after completing Pilates education
D. To maintain your strength, stamina, and enthusiasm. - ANSWER d. To maintain your
strength, stamina, and enthusiasm.
Which of the following exercises is BEST suited for a client in the second trimester of
pregnancy?
A. Short spine message on the reformer
B. Seated double leg pumps on the wunda chair
C. Swan on the trapeze table
D. Standing side splits on the reformer - ANSWER b. Seated double leg pumps on the
wunda chair
Which of the following should be the focus of a Pilates program for a semi-professional
athlete with hyper mobility?
A. Core control and flexibility
B. Range of motion and core control
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