CLUB PILATES FINAL
EXAM
• which exercise is most appropriate for a pregnant client on
the chair? ANSWER footwork
• what exercise should a prenatal client omit from their
spine corrector prac- tice? ANSWER all of the above
• which springboard exercise is done in the sagittal plane?
ANSWER roll-down with back extension
,• which exercise is the best choice for someone with
osteoporosis to safely perform on the chair? ANSWER
one arm press, prone
• the barrel should be at what distance setting when
performing the sitting series on the ladder barrel?
ANSWER as close to the ladder as possible
• what are the major muscles emphasized in the supine
arms in straps triceps press? ANSWER transverse
abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in
tabletop, latissimus dorsi and tricep for arm movement
• what are the recommended spring setting for arabesque?
ANSWER 1. one red
• one green
• one blue and one red
• pulling straps series develops posterior chain strength,
which is beneficial for better posture ANSWER true
,• depending on the type of hip replacement, some
clients will eventually be able to move their knee and hip
beyond 90 degrees ANSWER true
• what client would not be allowed to do hanging-half on
the cadillac? ANSWER all of the above
• in the supine arms in straps series, how would you safely
progress a client?-
ANSWER head down & legs in tabletop, add thoracic
flexion, add leg extension, maintain thoracic flexion and leg
extension
• which of the following exercises would be best to
introduce to a client who was just cleared to resume activity
after a spinal fusion? ANSWER quadruped - add alternating
arm and leg extension
• when a client with a spinal fusion is performing short box
series on the ladder barrel, which variation should they omit?
ANSWER twist with round back
, • when doing the side-lying leg series, the client will have
more stability with their upper body toward the back of the
mat and the feet shifted toward the front of the mat, while
setting them up in the middle of the mat could provide a
stability challenge. ANSWER true
• single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral
strength and control of the pelvis and spine ANSWER true
• what inspired joseph pilates to develop contrology and
build the reformer?-
ANSWER 1. being in an internment camp with people who
were sick in hospital beds
• being a boxer and athlete who wanted to make sure he was
cross training to create more strength overall
• being a sick child who wanted to increase his lung capacity
through proper breathing
EXAM
• which exercise is most appropriate for a pregnant client on
the chair? ANSWER footwork
• what exercise should a prenatal client omit from their
spine corrector prac- tice? ANSWER all of the above
• which springboard exercise is done in the sagittal plane?
ANSWER roll-down with back extension
,• which exercise is the best choice for someone with
osteoporosis to safely perform on the chair? ANSWER
one arm press, prone
• the barrel should be at what distance setting when
performing the sitting series on the ladder barrel?
ANSWER as close to the ladder as possible
• what are the major muscles emphasized in the supine
arms in straps triceps press? ANSWER transverse
abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in
tabletop, latissimus dorsi and tricep for arm movement
• what are the recommended spring setting for arabesque?
ANSWER 1. one red
• one green
• one blue and one red
• pulling straps series develops posterior chain strength,
which is beneficial for better posture ANSWER true
,• depending on the type of hip replacement, some
clients will eventually be able to move their knee and hip
beyond 90 degrees ANSWER true
• what client would not be allowed to do hanging-half on
the cadillac? ANSWER all of the above
• in the supine arms in straps series, how would you safely
progress a client?-
ANSWER head down & legs in tabletop, add thoracic
flexion, add leg extension, maintain thoracic flexion and leg
extension
• which of the following exercises would be best to
introduce to a client who was just cleared to resume activity
after a spinal fusion? ANSWER quadruped - add alternating
arm and leg extension
• when a client with a spinal fusion is performing short box
series on the ladder barrel, which variation should they omit?
ANSWER twist with round back
, • when doing the side-lying leg series, the client will have
more stability with their upper body toward the back of the
mat and the feet shifted toward the front of the mat, while
setting them up in the middle of the mat could provide a
stability challenge. ANSWER true
• single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral
strength and control of the pelvis and spine ANSWER true
• what inspired joseph pilates to develop contrology and
build the reformer?-
ANSWER 1. being in an internment camp with people who
were sick in hospital beds
• being a boxer and athlete who wanted to make sure he was
cross training to create more strength overall
• being a sick child who wanted to increase his lung capacity
through proper breathing
