National Pilates Certification Exam
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,Before developing the Pilates method/Contrology, Joseph Pilates was
A: A. Dancer and director.
B. Stock broker and businessman.
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
D. Doctor and professor. - correct ans:C. Pugilist and acrobat.
The information obtained in a postural screening includes which of the following?
A. Overall symmetry, height, weight, and balance.
B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations. C. Pelvic symmetry, muscular
patterns, and movement deviations.
D. Overall symmetry, alignment deviations, and proprioception. - correct ans:B. Overall symmetry,
muscle development, and alignment deviations.
The Pilates exercises rocking, grasshopper, and swimming, which are performed on the reformer, are:
A. Performed holding the straps or rope handles.
B. Performed at the beginning of a reformer workout.
C. Easily performed by participants with spinal stenosis.
D. Extension exercises performed on the long box. - correct ans:D. Extension exercises performed on the
long box.
The primary muscles/muscle groups that make up the core are:
A. Transverse abdominis, abdominal external oblique, iliocostalis, and adductors.
B. Hamstrings, rectus abdominis, abdominal internal oblique, and tensor fascia latae.
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
D. Transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, multifidus, and pelvic floor. - correct ans:C. Diaphragm,
transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
An example of assisted retraction and resisted protraction on the Pilates apparatus is:
A. Pulling straps on the reformer.
, B. Swan from floor on the low chair.
C. Swan on the ladder barrel.
D. Swan on the low chair. - correct ans:D. Swan on the low chair.
Which of the following describes the muscular contraction in which the muscle shortens to produce
force and accelerate movement?
A. Concentric.
B. Isometric.
C. Eccentric.
D. Isotonic. - correct ans:A. Concentric.
Identify which of the following ARE within the scope of practice for a Pilates teacher.
a. Prescribing an exercise program
b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
c. Prescribing diets or recommending supplements.
d.Diagnosing a client with any medical, mental or physical condition. - correct ans:b. Design Pilates
exercise programs according to an individual's needs
Identify which of the following ARE NOT within the scope of practice for a Pilates teacher.
a. Promote exercise to improve overall health
b. Coach, provide general information and direct clients to seek medical attention.
c. Offering counseling.
d. Recognize conditions that would preclude a client from safely participating in a Pilates exercise
program. - correct ans:c. Offering counseling.
What are the 13 Code of Ethics? - correct ans:1. Do no harm.
2. Teach within the scope of practice.
3. Maintain professional boundaries.
4. Maintain client confidentiality.
5. Direct clients to seek medical attention when necessarily.
Latest ,recent and frequently tested
with comprehensive questions and
verified accurate solution (detailed &
elaborated) GRADED A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
Services Offered
Proctored Exam Assistance
Online Class Management (Full Course Support)
Exam Preparation & Study Materials
Assignments and Coursework Support
Essays and Research Papers
Discussion Posts and Replies
,Before developing the Pilates method/Contrology, Joseph Pilates was
A: A. Dancer and director.
B. Stock broker and businessman.
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
D. Doctor and professor. - correct ans:C. Pugilist and acrobat.
The information obtained in a postural screening includes which of the following?
A. Overall symmetry, height, weight, and balance.
B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations. C. Pelvic symmetry, muscular
patterns, and movement deviations.
D. Overall symmetry, alignment deviations, and proprioception. - correct ans:B. Overall symmetry,
muscle development, and alignment deviations.
The Pilates exercises rocking, grasshopper, and swimming, which are performed on the reformer, are:
A. Performed holding the straps or rope handles.
B. Performed at the beginning of a reformer workout.
C. Easily performed by participants with spinal stenosis.
D. Extension exercises performed on the long box. - correct ans:D. Extension exercises performed on the
long box.
The primary muscles/muscle groups that make up the core are:
A. Transverse abdominis, abdominal external oblique, iliocostalis, and adductors.
B. Hamstrings, rectus abdominis, abdominal internal oblique, and tensor fascia latae.
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
D. Transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, multifidus, and pelvic floor. - correct ans:C. Diaphragm,
transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
An example of assisted retraction and resisted protraction on the Pilates apparatus is:
A. Pulling straps on the reformer.
, B. Swan from floor on the low chair.
C. Swan on the ladder barrel.
D. Swan on the low chair. - correct ans:D. Swan on the low chair.
Which of the following describes the muscular contraction in which the muscle shortens to produce
force and accelerate movement?
A. Concentric.
B. Isometric.
C. Eccentric.
D. Isotonic. - correct ans:A. Concentric.
Identify which of the following ARE within the scope of practice for a Pilates teacher.
a. Prescribing an exercise program
b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
c. Prescribing diets or recommending supplements.
d.Diagnosing a client with any medical, mental or physical condition. - correct ans:b. Design Pilates
exercise programs according to an individual's needs
Identify which of the following ARE NOT within the scope of practice for a Pilates teacher.
a. Promote exercise to improve overall health
b. Coach, provide general information and direct clients to seek medical attention.
c. Offering counseling.
d. Recognize conditions that would preclude a client from safely participating in a Pilates exercise
program. - correct ans:c. Offering counseling.
What are the 13 Code of Ethics? - correct ans:1. Do no harm.
2. Teach within the scope of practice.
3. Maintain professional boundaries.
4. Maintain client confidentiality.
5. Direct clients to seek medical attention when necessarily.
