National Pilates Certification Exam with
Questions and Answers
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
C) Weight in the heels
D) Reach the crown of head to the ceiling - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 ?
a . Low back pain
b . Nausea
c . Abdominal pain
d . Headache - ANSWER C - Abdominal pain
13. Which of the following is a reason NOT to physically modify Pilates equipment ?
a . The equipment will no longer be aesthetically pleasing
b . The integrity of the equipment might be compromised
c . Many exercises will have to be re - designed
d . The equipment might require more maintenance - ANSWER B - the integrity of the
equipment might be compromised
maintenance 14. Which of the following muscles would benefit from a stretch after long
duration of sitting ? a . Rectus abdominus
b . IT band
c . Vastus lateralis
d . Rectus femoris - ANSWER D-rectus femoris
A common similarity between Semi - Circle , Rollover , and Long Spine Massage is which
of the following ? a . The focus of each is spinal articulation
Questions and Answers
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
C) Weight in the heels
D) Reach the crown of head to the ceiling - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 ?
a . Low back pain
b . Nausea
c . Abdominal pain
d . Headache - ANSWER C - Abdominal pain
13. Which of the following is a reason NOT to physically modify Pilates equipment ?
a . The equipment will no longer be aesthetically pleasing
b . The integrity of the equipment might be compromised
c . Many exercises will have to be re - designed
d . The equipment might require more maintenance - ANSWER B - the integrity of the
equipment might be compromised
maintenance 14. Which of the following muscles would benefit from a stretch after long
duration of sitting ? a . Rectus abdominus
b . IT band
c . Vastus lateralis
d . Rectus femoris - ANSWER D-rectus femoris
A common similarity between Semi - Circle , Rollover , and Long Spine Massage is which
of the following ? a . The focus of each is spinal articulation
