club pilates written exam with correct
answers
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended periods of time -
CORRECT ANSWERS-True
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension for clients with
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yes
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial assessment with your
clients. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False (ALWAYS do a client intake form and re-
assessment at least every 6 months)
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
Choose the exercises that best fits the scenario below: After warming up my small
group 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 ANSWERS-Bridge variations and Hundreds
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-False
Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move
their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
True
, During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-True
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only
sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
True
During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Changes the intention of the exercise and indicates
the client might not be ready for the exercise, Teaser. They should start with Teaser
Prep to develop the strength for each of the fundamental components of the exercise in
progression before pursuing the full Teaser exercise.
Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs on the Springboard -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Yellow springs are shorter and used for upper body like Hands
in Straps, Purple springs are longer and used for lower body like Legs in Straps
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client's
functional patterns may have created misalignments - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to
use during footwork? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Feet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside
of the upper knee area
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could the client
perform with the most success? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Kneeling Cat
For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should be at which
height? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Shoulder height
For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in what order?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Start with head down & legs in table top, then progress to
thoracic flexion with arm movement, followed by maintaining thoracic flexion the entire
time and legs in extension.
From shortest to longest, which order of strap length is correct for the Suspension
Trainer? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully
Lengthened
From the options below, a client with which condition is contraindicated from performing
self-myofascial release? (select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticoagulant
therapy, Osteoporosis, High blood pressure, Any time the instructor is unsure of a
condition, Diabetes, Varicose veins, Pregnancy
Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)
answers
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended periods of time -
CORRECT ANSWERS-True
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal
flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension for clients with
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yes
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial assessment with your
clients. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False (ALWAYS do a client intake form and re-
assessment at least every 6 months)
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain
overall. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever
angle on the low back. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
Choose the exercises that best fits the scenario below: After warming up my small
group 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 ANSWERS-Bridge variations and Hundreds
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-False
Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move
their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
True
, During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-True
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only
sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
True
During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Changes the intention of the exercise and indicates
the client might not be ready for the exercise, Teaser. They should start with Teaser
Prep to develop the strength for each of the fundamental components of the exercise in
progression before pursuing the full Teaser exercise.
Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs on the Springboard -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Yellow springs are shorter and used for upper body like Hands
in Straps, Purple springs are longer and used for lower body like Legs in Straps
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client's
functional patterns may have created misalignments - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to
use during footwork? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Feet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside
of the upper knee area
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could the client
perform with the most success? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Kneeling Cat
For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should be at which
height? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Shoulder height
For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in what order?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Start with head down & legs in table top, then progress to
thoracic flexion with arm movement, followed by maintaining thoracic flexion the entire
time and legs in extension.
From shortest to longest, which order of strap length is correct for the Suspension
Trainer? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully
Lengthened
From the options below, a client with which condition is contraindicated from performing
self-myofascial release? (select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticoagulant
therapy, Osteoporosis, High blood pressure, Any time the instructor is unsure of a
condition, Diabetes, Varicose veins, Pregnancy
Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)
