National Pilates Certification Exam
1. Before developing the Pilates C. Pugilist and acrobat.
method/Contrology, Joseph Pilates was
A: A. Dancer and director.
B. Stock broker and businessman.
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
D. Doctor and professor.
2. The information obtained in a postural B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and
screening includes which of the follow- alignment deviations.
ing?
A. Overall symmetry, height, weight, and
balance.
B. Overall symmetry, muscle develop-
ment, and alignment deviations. C.
Pelvic symmetry, muscular patterns, and
movement deviations.
D. Overall symmetry, alignment devia-
tions, and proprioception.
3. The Pilates exercises rocking, grasshop- D. Extension exercises performed on the long
per, and swimming, which are performed box.
on the reformer, are:
A. Performed holding the straps or rope
handles.
B. Performed at the beginning of a re-
former workout.
C. Easily performed by participants with
spinal stenosis.
D. Extension exercises performed on the
long box.
4.
, National Pilates Certification Exam
The primary muscles/muscle groups C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multi-
that make up the core are: fidus, and pelvic floor.
A. Transverse abdominis, abdominal ex-
ternal oblique, iliocostalis, and adduc-
tors.
B. Hamstrings, rectus abdominis, ab-
dominal internal oblique, and tensor fas-
cia latae.
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus,
multifidus, and pelvic floor.
D. Transverse abdominis, gluteus max-
imus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
5. An example of assisted retraction and re- D. Swan on the low chair.
sisted protraction on the Pilates appara-
tus 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.
6. Which of the following describes the A. Concentric.
muscular contraction in which the mus-
cle shortens to produce force and accel-
erate movement?
A. Concentric.
B. Isometric.
C. Eccentric.
D. Isotonic.
7. Identify which of the following ARE with- b. Design Pilates exercise programs according
in the scope of practice for a Pilates to an individual's needs
, National Pilates Certification Exam
teacher.
a. Prescribing an exercise program
b. Design Pilates exercise programs ac-
cording to an individual's needs
c. Prescribing diets or recommending
supplements.
d. Diagnosing a client with any medical,
mental or physical condition.
8. Identify which of the following ARE NOT c. Ottering counseling.
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 atten-
tion.
c. Offering counseling.
d. Recognize conditions that would pre-
clude a client from safely participating in
a Pilates exercise program.
9. What are the 13 Code of Ethics? 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.
6. Do not discriminate against clients or col-
leagues on any level.
7. Do not intentionally solicit other Pilates pro-
fessionals's clients.
1. Before developing the Pilates C. Pugilist and acrobat.
method/Contrology, Joseph Pilates was
A: A. Dancer and director.
B. Stock broker and businessman.
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
D. Doctor and professor.
2. The information obtained in a postural B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and
screening includes which of the follow- alignment deviations.
ing?
A. Overall symmetry, height, weight, and
balance.
B. Overall symmetry, muscle develop-
ment, and alignment deviations. C.
Pelvic symmetry, muscular patterns, and
movement deviations.
D. Overall symmetry, alignment devia-
tions, and proprioception.
3. The Pilates exercises rocking, grasshop- D. Extension exercises performed on the long
per, and swimming, which are performed box.
on the reformer, are:
A. Performed holding the straps or rope
handles.
B. Performed at the beginning of a re-
former workout.
C. Easily performed by participants with
spinal stenosis.
D. Extension exercises performed on the
long box.
4.
, National Pilates Certification Exam
The primary muscles/muscle groups C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multi-
that make up the core are: fidus, and pelvic floor.
A. Transverse abdominis, abdominal ex-
ternal oblique, iliocostalis, and adduc-
tors.
B. Hamstrings, rectus abdominis, ab-
dominal internal oblique, and tensor fas-
cia latae.
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus,
multifidus, and pelvic floor.
D. Transverse abdominis, gluteus max-
imus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
5. An example of assisted retraction and re- D. Swan on the low chair.
sisted protraction on the Pilates appara-
tus 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.
6. Which of the following describes the A. Concentric.
muscular contraction in which the mus-
cle shortens to produce force and accel-
erate movement?
A. Concentric.
B. Isometric.
C. Eccentric.
D. Isotonic.
7. Identify which of the following ARE with- b. Design Pilates exercise programs according
in the scope of practice for a Pilates to an individual's needs
, National Pilates Certification Exam
teacher.
a. Prescribing an exercise program
b. Design Pilates exercise programs ac-
cording to an individual's needs
c. Prescribing diets or recommending
supplements.
d. Diagnosing a client with any medical,
mental or physical condition.
8. Identify which of the following ARE NOT c. Ottering counseling.
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 atten-
tion.
c. Offering counseling.
d. Recognize conditions that would pre-
clude a client from safely participating in
a Pilates exercise program.
9. What are the 13 Code of Ethics? 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.
6. Do not discriminate against clients or col-
leagues on any level.
7. Do not intentionally solicit other Pilates pro-
fessionals's clients.
