CP FINAL WRITTEN TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWER;
100% CORRECT; 2026- 2027 UPDATE
"Flexed thoracic spine with an anterior tilt in the pelvis"
describes which posture listed below? - correct
answer- Kyphotic-lordotic posture
A client has Spondylolysis and/orSpondylolisthesis. What
lumbar positioning should you avoid? - correct
answer- Lumbar extension/anterior pelvic tilt
After warming up my small Mat class, I plan on having
them do_________to get the back of their body warm
and then________to get the front of their body warm. -
correct answer- Bridge variations and Hundreds
Always ask for permission before touching a client for
tactile cueing - correct answer- True
,As long as you are cuing safety, there is no need to do an
initial assessment with your clients - correct
answer- False
Choose the best positioning cue for Pulling Straps -
correct answer- Lie on your stomach with your
chest off the box. Have energy and length in the legs with
a lifted upper trunk. Back of the neck is long and eyes gaze
down. Press the pubic bone into the box and lift up on
your abdominals
Choose the most modified description of Swimming. -
correct answer- Prone, slight extensions of
spine, arms reaching overhead, legs in subtle extension at
hip joint.
Classical Pilates is better than Contemporary Pilates
because of the order of the exercises. - correct
answer- False
Clients should ideally be in neutral when jumping supine
on the Jumpboard - correct answer- True
,Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients
will eventually be able to move their knee and hip beyond
90 degrees - correct answer- True
During exercise that are closed chain like chest-left, the
client should maintain a neutral pelvis - correct
answer- True
During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin is released
affecting the tendons and ligaments. How should
stretching be addressed during this time? - correct
answer- Do not stretch into end range of
movement
During Side-Lying Legs in Strap Series, what position
should the spine be in? - correct answer-
Neutral
During teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest
change the exercise? - correct answer- It
provides a a modification for individuals that may
, experience tight hip flexors. The clients abdominals may
be strong enough but their hip flexors may need some
assistance.
For a client who has Valgus Knees, what is the most
effective positioning and prop to use during Footwork? -
correct answer- Feet parallel, Magic Circle on
the outside above the knees
For a client with tight shoulders, which of the following
exercises on the Cadillac could the client perform with the
most success? - correct answer- Forward
Push-Thru
For Offering, standing facing away from the Springboard,
the springs should be at which height? - correct
answer- Shoulder Height
Hip-Replacement, cleared for light/limited range of
motion (ROM) - correct answer- Single Leg
Circle Supine
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWER;
100% CORRECT; 2026- 2027 UPDATE
"Flexed thoracic spine with an anterior tilt in the pelvis"
describes which posture listed below? - correct
answer- Kyphotic-lordotic posture
A client has Spondylolysis and/orSpondylolisthesis. What
lumbar positioning should you avoid? - correct
answer- Lumbar extension/anterior pelvic tilt
After warming up my small Mat class, I plan on having
them do_________to get the back of their body warm
and then________to get the front of their body warm. -
correct answer- Bridge variations and Hundreds
Always ask for permission before touching a client for
tactile cueing - correct answer- True
,As long as you are cuing safety, there is no need to do an
initial assessment with your clients - correct
answer- False
Choose the best positioning cue for Pulling Straps -
correct answer- Lie on your stomach with your
chest off the box. Have energy and length in the legs with
a lifted upper trunk. Back of the neck is long and eyes gaze
down. Press the pubic bone into the box and lift up on
your abdominals
Choose the most modified description of Swimming. -
correct answer- Prone, slight extensions of
spine, arms reaching overhead, legs in subtle extension at
hip joint.
Classical Pilates is better than Contemporary Pilates
because of the order of the exercises. - correct
answer- False
Clients should ideally be in neutral when jumping supine
on the Jumpboard - correct answer- True
,Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients
will eventually be able to move their knee and hip beyond
90 degrees - correct answer- True
During exercise that are closed chain like chest-left, the
client should maintain a neutral pelvis - correct
answer- True
During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin is released
affecting the tendons and ligaments. How should
stretching be addressed during this time? - correct
answer- Do not stretch into end range of
movement
During Side-Lying Legs in Strap Series, what position
should the spine be in? - correct answer-
Neutral
During teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest
change the exercise? - correct answer- It
provides a a modification for individuals that may
, experience tight hip flexors. The clients abdominals may
be strong enough but their hip flexors may need some
assistance.
For a client who has Valgus Knees, what is the most
effective positioning and prop to use during Footwork? -
correct answer- Feet parallel, Magic Circle on
the outside above the knees
For a client with tight shoulders, which of the following
exercises on the Cadillac could the client perform with the
most success? - correct answer- Forward
Push-Thru
For Offering, standing facing away from the Springboard,
the springs should be at which height? - correct
answer- Shoulder Height
Hip-Replacement, cleared for light/limited range of
motion (ROM) - correct answer- Single Leg
Circle Supine
