with complete solutions 2025.
Where was Joseph Pilates born? CORRECT ANSWER.Germany
Who inspired Joseph's passion for movement? CORRECT ANSWER.His Parents and
their active & healthy lifestyles
People "doing"
life Animals in
nature
What item inspired Joseph to build the reformer? CORRECT ANSWER.a hospital bed
Joseph Pilates died of natural causes in the late 90's CORRECT ANSWER.False
Joseph Pilates has always referred to his work as "Pilates" CORRECT ANSWER.False :
called it contrology
What does the "O" stand for in SOAP? CORRECT ANSWER.objective
Which is the best choice to elicit an objective response?" CORRECT ANSWER.On a scale
of 1-10, how is that shoulder feeling today?"
What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP? CORRECT ANSWER.The plan for
your client. I'll make sure to include the list of moves, apparatus used, reps of
movement and modifications
,As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do assessments and re-
assessments with your clients. CORRECT ANSWER.False
True or False: If I start teaching at a studio, it is the studio management's
responsibility to make sure the equipment in the studio is safe and well
maintained. CORRECT ANSWER.True
What is the right CLASSICAL order of Jospeh's first 5 mat moves? CORRECT
ANSWER.Hundred, Roll Up, Roll Over, One Leg Circle, Rolling Like a Ball
Which movements and or milestones will your client need to have accomplished in
order to try Crab? CORRECT ANSWER.Rolling Like a Ball. They need to have no back or
spine issues.
What order of movement should be your goal in each class? CORRECT
ANSWER.Flexion, Extension, Lateral Rotation, Transverse Rotation
Mat work is the most simple Pilates practice. CORRECT ANSWER.False
The following would be a good example of using the "P" in PEACE RR. CORRECT
ANSWER."Start in supine, on your back with your heels on the center of the foot
bar about 3 inches apart. Your back should be relaxed and your shoulders should
not be pressing against the rests."
Always suggest that clients use a thin mat or towel for their Pilates mat classes. It
doesn't have to be a thick mat, it should just cover the area under your client's
body. CORRECT ANSWER.False - thick mat
What is the best way to warm up an elderly class? CORRECT ANSWER.Ground based
pelvic rocks followed by single leg stretch keeping the head down
What exercises does your client have to master before they should try the
Boomerang? CORRECT ANSWER.Roll over and Teaser
Swimming CORRECT ANSWER.hunch shoulders
Pelvic rocks or tilts CORRECT ANSWER.post natal (light work out)
hip replacement CORRECT ANSWER.single leg circle
corkscrew CORRECT ANSWER.young athlete that does yoga
After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on having them do
to get the back of their body and then
to get the from of their body. CORRECT
ANSWER.Bridge variations and Hundreds
Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic chain and this is good
for clients with low back issues. CORRECT ANSWER.False
A client comes to see you and upon first evaluation you see that they have a
major anterior tilt in their pelvis and no injuries in the past. They haven't worked
out for 4 years and they have been cleared for an easy start back into fitness.
What moves would you make sure to teach them in their first work out? CORRECT
, ANSWER.roll up, Roll Like a Ball, Plank
During the chest lift, the client should maintain their neutral pelvis. CORRECT
ANSWER.True