National Pilates Certification Exam: Tested Exam ...
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Which of the followign best describes what would be included in a Pilates teacher's
documentation
A) it provides detailed and extensive notes of each session
B) it involves rewriting the eprogram when a new exercise is gien
C). It involves noting new exercies and unique observations
D) it includes providing the client with copies for all notes - CORRECT ANS- -C
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 - CORRECT ANS- -B
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is appropriate adjustment for
a . Increasing the level of challenge
b . Clients with knee valgus
c . Decreasing the level of difficulty
d . A third trimester prenatal client - CORRECT ANS- -A
Short spine massage,swan and twist are part of a client's program. Which of the following
exercises woud balance out this program
A) teaser
B) Corkscrew
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,C) down stretch
D) cleopatra - CORRECT ANS- -D - Cleopatra
What is the best reason to arrive prior to teaching a class?
A) check emails and phone messages
B) to fold towels
C) to greet clients and set up the room
D) to warm yourself up - CORRECT ANS- -C greet clients and set up room
What is the best reason to continue your personal pilates practice
A) to keep you strong for dance class
B) to balance out cardio activity
C) to maintain conditioning after completing Pilates education
D) to maintain your strength, stamina and enthusiasm - CORRECT ANS- -D- maintain
strength, stamina and enthusiasm
What of the following exercises is best suited for a client in the second trimester of
pregnancy
A) short spine massage on the reformer
B) seated double leg pups on the wunda chair
C) swan on the trapeze table
D) standing side splits on the reformer - CORRECT ANS- -B - seated double leg pumps on
the wunda chair
Which of the following cues can improve the start position for standing chest expansion
A) Draw the shoulder blades together
B) Hips bac and chest forward
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, C) Weight in the heels
D) Reach the crown of head to the ceiling - CORRECT ANS- -D - Reach the crown of the
head to the ceiling
Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what ?
a . Contrology
b . Pilates
c . Physical culture
d . Life fitness - CORRECT ANS- -A - contrology
During your session , you notice the client stops moving when you provide a tactile cue .
What might this indicate ?
a . The client was unaware they stopped
b . The client may be unclear of the tactile cue purpose
c . The client may not hear you well
d . The client may want you to demonstrate - CORRECT ANS- -B - the client may be unclear
of the tactile cue purpose
Which of the following should be the focus of a Pilates program for a semi - professional
athlete with hypermobility ?
a . Core control and flexibility
b . Range of motion and core control
c . Flexibility and control
d . Strength and stability - CORRECT ANS- -D- strength and stability
12 . Which of the following symptoms requires immediate cessation of exercise with a
pregnant client and follow - up consultation with her physician ?
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Solutions for Guaranteed Success
Which of the followign best describes what would be included in a Pilates teacher's
documentation
A) it provides detailed and extensive notes of each session
B) it involves rewriting the eprogram when a new exercise is gien
C). It involves noting new exercies and unique observations
D) it includes providing the client with copies for all notes - CORRECT ANS- -C
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 - CORRECT ANS- -B
Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser is appropriate adjustment for
a . Increasing the level of challenge
b . Clients with knee valgus
c . Decreasing the level of difficulty
d . A third trimester prenatal client - CORRECT ANS- -A
Short spine massage,swan and twist are part of a client's program. Which of the following
exercises woud balance out this program
A) teaser
B) Corkscrew
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,C) down stretch
D) cleopatra - CORRECT ANS- -D - Cleopatra
What is the best reason to arrive prior to teaching a class?
A) check emails and phone messages
B) to fold towels
C) to greet clients and set up the room
D) to warm yourself up - CORRECT ANS- -C greet clients and set up room
What is the best reason to continue your personal pilates practice
A) to keep you strong for dance class
B) to balance out cardio activity
C) to maintain conditioning after completing Pilates education
D) to maintain your strength, stamina and enthusiasm - CORRECT ANS- -D- maintain
strength, stamina and enthusiasm
What of the following exercises is best suited for a client in the second trimester of
pregnancy
A) short spine massage on the reformer
B) seated double leg pups on the wunda chair
C) swan on the trapeze table
D) standing side splits on the reformer - CORRECT ANS- -B - seated double leg pumps on
the wunda chair
Which of the following cues can improve the start position for standing chest expansion
A) Draw the shoulder blades together
B) Hips bac and chest forward
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, C) Weight in the heels
D) Reach the crown of head to the ceiling - CORRECT ANS- -D - Reach the crown of the
head to the ceiling
Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise system as what ?
a . Contrology
b . Pilates
c . Physical culture
d . Life fitness - CORRECT ANS- -A - contrology
During your session , you notice the client stops moving when you provide a tactile cue .
What might this indicate ?
a . The client was unaware they stopped
b . The client may be unclear of the tactile cue purpose
c . The client may not hear you well
d . The client may want you to demonstrate - CORRECT ANS- -B - the client may be unclear
of the tactile cue purpose
Which of the following should be the focus of a Pilates program for a semi - professional
athlete with hypermobility ?
a . Core control and flexibility
b . Range of motion and core control
c . Flexibility and control
d . Strength and stability - CORRECT ANS- -D- strength and stability
12 . Which of the following symptoms requires immediate cessation of exercise with a
pregnant client and follow - up consultation with her physician ?
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