ISSA PILATES EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
How many components does the group Pilates class need to address? -
ANSWERS-3
When in a prone neutral spine in a supine position and tension builds up
in the thighs and buttocks it is advised to do what? - ANSWERS-turn the
heels out and point the toes
When teaching neutral spine in a supine position the knees are in what
position? - ANSWERS-bent
The lumbar spine in neutral has virtually no rotation (1-2 degrees)
capability, but when in ____,the capacity is increased? - ANSWERS-
flexion
How many types of movement is the spine designed to allow? -
ANSWERS-4
When checking the class for quality, which of the following would one
be looking for? - ANSWERS-shaking
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, ISSA PILATES EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Rounded shoulders can be combated by which move? - ANSWERS-the
swan dive
when thinking about shoulder stabilization one is looking for the ____
shape? - ANSWERS-v
What are the three points you need to remember when teaching a
movement? - ANSWERS-why, how, where
Performing a side bend, leg pull prone, and leg pull supine together
would cause overload on what part of the body? - ANSWERS-shoulders
A primary function during the swan dive is? - ANSWERS-to mobilize
the thoracic spine
Cueing circle: - ANSWERS-control--> challenge---> struggle---
>quality---> permission---> levels
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, ISSA PILATES EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
when setting up postural alignment the feet are in what position? -
ANSWERS-under the hips
How many categories can questions be divided into? - ANSWERS-2
How many classifications of motivations are there? - ANSWERS-2
What is Stage 1 of adherence? - ANSWERS-discomfort stage
What is Stage 2 of adherence? - ANSWERS-the exercises are beginning
to hurt less
What is stage 3 of adherence? - ANSWERS-psychological stage
How many stages of change are suggested in the model of change? -
ANSWERS-7
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
How many components does the group Pilates class need to address? -
ANSWERS-3
When in a prone neutral spine in a supine position and tension builds up
in the thighs and buttocks it is advised to do what? - ANSWERS-turn the
heels out and point the toes
When teaching neutral spine in a supine position the knees are in what
position? - ANSWERS-bent
The lumbar spine in neutral has virtually no rotation (1-2 degrees)
capability, but when in ____,the capacity is increased? - ANSWERS-
flexion
How many types of movement is the spine designed to allow? -
ANSWERS-4
When checking the class for quality, which of the following would one
be looking for? - ANSWERS-shaking
END OF
PAGE
1
, ISSA PILATES EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Rounded shoulders can be combated by which move? - ANSWERS-the
swan dive
when thinking about shoulder stabilization one is looking for the ____
shape? - ANSWERS-v
What are the three points you need to remember when teaching a
movement? - ANSWERS-why, how, where
Performing a side bend, leg pull prone, and leg pull supine together
would cause overload on what part of the body? - ANSWERS-shoulders
A primary function during the swan dive is? - ANSWERS-to mobilize
the thoracic spine
Cueing circle: - ANSWERS-control--> challenge---> struggle---
>quality---> permission---> levels
END OF
PAGE
2
, ISSA PILATES EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
when setting up postural alignment the feet are in what position? -
ANSWERS-under the hips
How many categories can questions be divided into? - ANSWERS-2
How many classifications of motivations are there? - ANSWERS-2
What is Stage 1 of adherence? - ANSWERS-discomfort stage
What is Stage 2 of adherence? - ANSWERS-the exercises are beginning
to hurt less
What is stage 3 of adherence? - ANSWERS-psychological stage
How many stages of change are suggested in the model of change? -
ANSWERS-7
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