NATIONAL PILATES CERTIFICATION EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST 2024 – 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following BEST describes the movement of the thoracic wall during
normal breathing?
a. The diameter decreases
b. The diameter stays the same
c. The chest sinks
d. The diameter increases
d. The diameter increases
In an initial assessment of a new client, the teacher should FIRST observe the
client:
a. Supine and prone
b. Performing simple Pilates movements
c. Breathing deeply while seated
d. In vertical posture
d. In vertical posture
,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.
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.
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.
A. Concentric.
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.
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.
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.
, D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.
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.
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.
c. Offering counseling.
What are the 13 Code of Ethics?
1. Do no harm.
2. Teach within the scope of practice.
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST 2024 – 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following BEST describes the movement of the thoracic wall during
normal breathing?
a. The diameter decreases
b. The diameter stays the same
c. The chest sinks
d. The diameter increases
d. The diameter increases
In an initial assessment of a new client, the teacher should FIRST observe the
client:
a. Supine and prone
b. Performing simple Pilates movements
c. Breathing deeply while seated
d. In vertical posture
d. In vertical posture
,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.
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.
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.
A. Concentric.
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.
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.
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.
, D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.
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.
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.
c. Offering counseling.
What are the 13 Code of Ethics?
1. Do no harm.
2. Teach within the scope of practice.
