PEAK PILATES LEVEL 1 ACTUAL EXAM \COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS \VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
A healthy student should be True
performing all of the Intro
Mat exercises fairly well
before being given any
new 'add-in' exercises.
True or False
To best progress a False
student, the Mat and
Reformer exercises are
always added into the
system in the order they
appear in the exercise list.
True or False
The Transition from Swan Push back to Rest
I Neck Roll to Shoulder
Bridge Prep is:
There is a natural balance and True
counterbalance inherent
in the order True or
False
All of the following b.) Eyes to navel
are Critical
Connections
EXCEPT:
a.) Three Anchors
b.) Eyes to navel
c.) Rib to Scapula and Scapula
to Rib
d.) Heel to Seat
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What 2 Introductory Mat Rolling like a Ball and Seal
exercises are NOT taught the
first exercise session with a
student:
Single Leg Stretch and Double
Leg Stretch Side Kick Series
Inner Thigh and Lifts
Rolling like a Ball and
Seal Hundred and
the Seal
What is the name for the mini Fundamentals
exercises that are taught to
improve basic biomechanical
patterns?
The transition for the Side Beats on the Belly
Kick Series as you transition
from one side to the other
side is called:
The Key Concept that Centerline
describes the
alignment of the body
symmetrically and runs
down the middle of the body
from the crown through the
navel to the heels is
called:
The 6 Pilates Principles Flowing Movement
are Breathing,
Concentration,
Centering, Precision,
Control, and ____.
The Fundamental of helps Rib Cage Arms
students
learn to move their arms
from their back and
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connect their ribs to their
scapula.
The breathing exercises Teaser One-Leg
contained in the introductory
order include all of the
following
EXCEPT:
The
Hundred
Teaser One-
Leg Spine
Stretch
Forward Saw
A good way to activate the False
abs is to lie supine and
press with maximum force
against the legs with the
hands, inhale, and extend
the spine.
True or False
To begin the Hundred, lie the head
supine with knees bent and
arms by your side, and then
first lift:
The Powerhouse can be Inner thighs and seat
defined as a 4- inch band,
in and around the center
supported by the:
The order of exercises in the Toes, Arches, Heels, Tendon Stretch
Footwork Series is:
The short box pole is placed False
under the carriage when not
in use. (Placed at the back of the reformer with the box)
True or False
What is the first part of the Mat
Pilates System that Joseph
Pilates created?
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