Club Pilates Written Exam Version 2 | Practice
Questions & Verified Answers | Instructor
Certification Prep 2026/2027
Brand-Specific | 75 Items | CP1-CP3, Restore, Equipment, Safety, Methodology
SECTION 1 – Pilates Principles & Foundational Knowledge
Q1 Within Club Pilates methodology, which principle is defined as “the organisation of
the head, neck & spine during movement”?
A. Centering
B. Control
C. Alignment
D. Precision
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Club Pilates 8-principle framework lists Alignment as spinal organisation.
Centering = initiating from powerhouse; Control = muscular governance; Precision =
intent/quality.
Q2 Which phrase is the preferred verbal cue for diaphragmatic breathing in a CP1 class?
A. “Suck the navel to the spine”
,B. “Expand the ribs laterally like an umbrella”
C. “Lift the chest toward the chin”
D. “Belly button only”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lateral-rib “umbrella” cue maintains abdominal engagement without creating
upper-chest lift or excessive flexion.
Q3 The Club Pilates Powerhouse includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Transverse abdominis
B. Erector spinae group
C. Pelvic-floor muscles
D. Multifidus
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Powerhouse = deep stabilisers (TVA, multifidus, pelvic floor, diaphragm).
Erector spinae are global mobilisers, not part of the defined powerhouse cylinder.
Q4 Flow in a Club Pilates context primarily refers to:
A. Rapid repetitions for cardio effect
B. Seamless transitions between exercises without extraneous movement
C. Holding each position 60 s for endurance
,D. Advanced choreography only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flow = efficiency & continuity; speed is secondary and never compromises
form.
Q5 Which alignment landmark is checked first in all Club Pilates set-ups?
A. Scapular retraction
B. Neutral pelvis
C. Chin to chest
D. Rib thrust
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neutral pelvis (ASIS & pubic symphysis horizontal) is the foundational
checkpoint before extremity or spinal placement.
SECTION 2 – Equipment & Spring Tension
Q6 Standard spring tension for Footwork on CP1 Reformer is:
A. 1 red
B. 1 red + 1 blue
C. 2 reds
D. 1 blue + 1 yellow
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B = medium tension suitable for beginners; allows powerhouse connection
without losing alignment.
Q7 A blue spring provides approximately how much additional load compared with a
yellow spring?
A. Equal
B. ~25 % more
C. ~50 % more
D. ~100 % more
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Club Pilates colour code: Yellow (light) → Blue (medium) → Red (heavy); blue
≈ 1.5× yellow.
Q8 When converting a Reformer to Springboard mode, the first safety step is:
A) Remove foot-bar completely
B) Engage wheel locks and lower head-rest
C) Change music playlist
D) Add 2 red springs immediately
Correct Answer: B
Questions & Verified Answers | Instructor
Certification Prep 2026/2027
Brand-Specific | 75 Items | CP1-CP3, Restore, Equipment, Safety, Methodology
SECTION 1 – Pilates Principles & Foundational Knowledge
Q1 Within Club Pilates methodology, which principle is defined as “the organisation of
the head, neck & spine during movement”?
A. Centering
B. Control
C. Alignment
D. Precision
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Club Pilates 8-principle framework lists Alignment as spinal organisation.
Centering = initiating from powerhouse; Control = muscular governance; Precision =
intent/quality.
Q2 Which phrase is the preferred verbal cue for diaphragmatic breathing in a CP1 class?
A. “Suck the navel to the spine”
,B. “Expand the ribs laterally like an umbrella”
C. “Lift the chest toward the chin”
D. “Belly button only”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lateral-rib “umbrella” cue maintains abdominal engagement without creating
upper-chest lift or excessive flexion.
Q3 The Club Pilates Powerhouse includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Transverse abdominis
B. Erector spinae group
C. Pelvic-floor muscles
D. Multifidus
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Powerhouse = deep stabilisers (TVA, multifidus, pelvic floor, diaphragm).
Erector spinae are global mobilisers, not part of the defined powerhouse cylinder.
Q4 Flow in a Club Pilates context primarily refers to:
A. Rapid repetitions for cardio effect
B. Seamless transitions between exercises without extraneous movement
C. Holding each position 60 s for endurance
,D. Advanced choreography only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flow = efficiency & continuity; speed is secondary and never compromises
form.
Q5 Which alignment landmark is checked first in all Club Pilates set-ups?
A. Scapular retraction
B. Neutral pelvis
C. Chin to chest
D. Rib thrust
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neutral pelvis (ASIS & pubic symphysis horizontal) is the foundational
checkpoint before extremity or spinal placement.
SECTION 2 – Equipment & Spring Tension
Q6 Standard spring tension for Footwork on CP1 Reformer is:
A. 1 red
B. 1 red + 1 blue
C. 2 reds
D. 1 blue + 1 yellow
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B = medium tension suitable for beginners; allows powerhouse connection
without losing alignment.
Q7 A blue spring provides approximately how much additional load compared with a
yellow spring?
A. Equal
B. ~25 % more
C. ~50 % more
D. ~100 % more
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Club Pilates colour code: Yellow (light) → Blue (medium) → Red (heavy); blue
≈ 1.5× yellow.
Q8 When converting a Reformer to Springboard mode, the first safety step is:
A) Remove foot-bar completely
B) Engage wheel locks and lower head-rest
C) Change music playlist
D) Add 2 red springs immediately
Correct Answer: B
