NPCE (National Pilates Certification Exam)
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1. Which of the following BEST describes what would be It involves noting new ex-
included in a Pilates teacher's documentation? ercises and unique obser-
vations
2. Which of the following BEST describes the proper Long box on the carriage,
set-up for Breast Stroke? hands in straps, client fac-
ing footbar
3. Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser Increasing the level of
is an appropriate adjustment for: challenge
4. Short Spine Massage, Swan, and Twist are part of Cleopatra
a client's program. Which of the following exercises
would balance out this program?
5. What is the BEST reason to arrive prior to teaching a To greet clients and set up
class? the room
6. What is the BEST reason to continue your personal To maintain your strength,
pilates practice? stamina, and enthusiasm
7. Which of the following exercises is BEST suited. for a Short Spine Massage on
client in the second trimester of pregnancy? the Reformer
8. Which of the following cues can improve the start po- Reach the crown of the
sition for Standing Chest Expansion? head to the ceiling
9. Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise Contrology
system as what?
10. During you session, you notice the client stops moving The client may be unclear
when you provide a tactile cue. What might this indi- of the tactile cue purpose
cate?
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11. Which if the following should be the focus of a Pilates Strength and stability
program for a semi-professional athlete with ypermo-
bility?
12. Which of the following symptoms requires immediate Abdominal pain
cessation of exercise with a pregnant client and fol-
low-up consultation with her physician?
13. Which of the following is a reason NOT to physically The integrity of the equip-
modify Pilates equipment? ment might be compro-
mised
14. Which of the following muscles would benefit from a Rectus femoris
stretch after long duration of sitting?
15. A common similarity between Semi-Circle, Rollover, The focus if each is spinal
and Long Spine Massage is which of the following? articulation
16. A client comes in for their session reporting that they Have the client contact
fell down the stairs yesterday and feels dizzy and a little their physician before re-
nauseous. What is the BEST response from the Pilates suming Pilates
teacher?
17. Why should a Pilates teacher have liability insurance? Protects against accidents
and lawsuits that can occur
at your place of business
18. After completing a new client intake, what would a Client safety
Pilates teacher consider FIRST when designing a pro-
gram?
19. Which of the following BEST describes the movement The diameter increases
of the thoracic wall during normal breathing?
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1. Which of the following BEST describes what would be It involves noting new ex-
included in a Pilates teacher's documentation? ercises and unique obser-
vations
2. Which of the following BEST describes the proper Long box on the carriage,
set-up for Breast Stroke? hands in straps, client fac-
ing footbar
3. Placing the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser Increasing the level of
is an appropriate adjustment for: challenge
4. Short Spine Massage, Swan, and Twist are part of Cleopatra
a client's program. Which of the following exercises
would balance out this program?
5. What is the BEST reason to arrive prior to teaching a To greet clients and set up
class? the room
6. What is the BEST reason to continue your personal To maintain your strength,
pilates practice? stamina, and enthusiasm
7. Which of the following exercises is BEST suited. for a Short Spine Massage on
client in the second trimester of pregnancy? the Reformer
8. Which of the following cues can improve the start po- Reach the crown of the
sition for Standing Chest Expansion? head to the ceiling
9. Joseph Pilates described his body of work and exercise Contrology
system as what?
10. During you session, you notice the client stops moving The client may be unclear
when you provide a tactile cue. What might this indi- of the tactile cue purpose
cate?
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11. Which if the following should be the focus of a Pilates Strength and stability
program for a semi-professional athlete with ypermo-
bility?
12. Which of the following symptoms requires immediate Abdominal pain
cessation of exercise with a pregnant client and fol-
low-up consultation with her physician?
13. Which of the following is a reason NOT to physically The integrity of the equip-
modify Pilates equipment? ment might be compro-
mised
14. Which of the following muscles would benefit from a Rectus femoris
stretch after long duration of sitting?
15. A common similarity between Semi-Circle, Rollover, The focus if each is spinal
and Long Spine Massage is which of the following? articulation
16. A client comes in for their session reporting that they Have the client contact
fell down the stairs yesterday and feels dizzy and a little their physician before re-
nauseous. What is the BEST response from the Pilates suming Pilates
teacher?
17. Why should a Pilates teacher have liability insurance? Protects against accidents
and lawsuits that can occur
at your place of business
18. After completing a new client intake, what would a Client safety
Pilates teacher consider FIRST when designing a pro-
gram?
19. Which of the following BEST describes the movement The diameter increases
of the thoracic wall during normal breathing?
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