National Pilates Cert Exam Questions
and Answers
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
b . The focus of each is flexion
c . The focus of each is upper extremity strength
d . The focus is spinal extension - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 -
ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER D- the diameter increases
20. Which plane of movement does the exercise Side Bend occur for the torso
? a . Sagittal
and Answers
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
b . The focus of each is flexion
c . The focus of each is upper extremity strength
d . The focus is spinal extension - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 -
ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER D- the diameter increases
20. Which plane of movement does the exercise Side Bend occur for the torso
? a . Sagittal
