National Pilates Certification Exam |
88 Questions and Answers
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
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
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 b . The focus
of each is flexion
c . The focus of each is upper extremity
strength d . The focus is spinal extension
A- focus of each is spinal articulation
,A client comes in for their session reporting that they fell down the stairs
yesterday and feels dizzy and a little nauseous . What is the BEST response from
the Pilates teacher ?
a . Discuss the clients ' issues with other clients for suggestions b
. Go online and research symptoms after their session
c . Have the client contact their physician before resuming
Pilates d . Proceed with the session as planned
C - contact physician before resuming Pilates
17. Why should a Pilates teacher have liability insurance
? a . Coverage if the teacher gets injured
b . Coverage if a client slips outside of your business
c . Protects against a client that is delinquent in payment for lessons
d . Protects against accidents and lawsuits that can occur at your place of business
D- protects against accidents and lawsuits that occur at your place of business
18. After completing a new client intake , what would a Pilates teacher consider FIRST
when designing a program ?
a . Establish exercise rhythm and
timing b . Client safety
c . Height and weight of the
client d . Creating rapport
B-client safety
1Which 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
20. Which plane of movement does the exercise Side Bend occur for the torso
? a . Sagittal
b . Frontal
c . Transverse
d . Horizontal
B- frontal
Which plane of movement divides the body into left and right and movements in
this plane involve forward and backward motion. Such as squats, lunges, bicep curls,
extension, flexion, etc.
Sagittal Plane
What plane movements are horizontal plane moements that occur in the middle
of hte body dividing it into upper and lower halves. Example include rotational
movements such as hip rotation in a golf swing
Transverse plane of motion
A client slips and falls in the studio , but is not hurt . What is the appropriate action for
the Pilates teacher to take ?
a . Advise the client they are no longer welcome at the studio
b . Refer the client to his / her physician
c . Complete an incident report to keep on file
d . Call the client's family member
C - complete an incident report to keep on file
88 Questions and Answers
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
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
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 b . The focus
of each is flexion
c . The focus of each is upper extremity
strength d . The focus is spinal extension
A- focus of each is spinal articulation
,A client comes in for their session reporting that they fell down the stairs
yesterday and feels dizzy and a little nauseous . What is the BEST response from
the Pilates teacher ?
a . Discuss the clients ' issues with other clients for suggestions b
. Go online and research symptoms after their session
c . Have the client contact their physician before resuming
Pilates d . Proceed with the session as planned
C - contact physician before resuming Pilates
17. Why should a Pilates teacher have liability insurance
? a . Coverage if the teacher gets injured
b . Coverage if a client slips outside of your business
c . Protects against a client that is delinquent in payment for lessons
d . Protects against accidents and lawsuits that can occur at your place of business
D- protects against accidents and lawsuits that occur at your place of business
18. After completing a new client intake , what would a Pilates teacher consider FIRST
when designing a program ?
a . Establish exercise rhythm and
timing b . Client safety
c . Height and weight of the
client d . Creating rapport
B-client safety
1Which 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
20. Which plane of movement does the exercise Side Bend occur for the torso
? a . Sagittal
b . Frontal
c . Transverse
d . Horizontal
B- frontal
Which plane of movement divides the body into left and right and movements in
this plane involve forward and backward motion. Such as squats, lunges, bicep curls,
extension, flexion, etc.
Sagittal Plane
What plane movements are horizontal plane moements that occur in the middle
of hte body dividing it into upper and lower halves. Example include rotational
movements such as hip rotation in a golf swing
Transverse plane of motion
A client slips and falls in the studio , but is not hurt . What is the appropriate action for
the Pilates teacher to take ?
a . Advise the client they are no longer welcome at the studio
b . Refer the client to his / her physician
c . Complete an incident report to keep on file
d . Call the client's family member
C - complete an incident report to keep on file
