COMPREHENSIVE TEST OUT EXAM SCRIPT
2026 FULL SOLUTION PRACTICE
◉ Who inspired Joseph's passion for movement? Answer: His
Parents and their active & healthy lifestyles
Animals in nature
People "doing" life
◉ What item inspired Joseph to build the reformer? Answer: a
hospital bed
◉ T or F: Joseph Pilates died of natural causes in the late 90's
Answer: False: Two years after running in and out of his burning
studio to rescue his paperwork, Joseph Pilates died of smoke
inhalation and related causes. He died in October of 1967.
◉ Joseph Pilates has always referred to his work as "Pilates"
Answer: Joseph initially called his work Contrology
◉ What does the "O" stand for in SOAP? Answer: Objective
◉ Which is the best choice to elicit an objective response? Answer:
"On a scale of 1-10, how is that shoulder feeling today?"
,◉ What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP? Answer: The
plan for your client. I'll make sure to include the list of moves,
apparatus used, reps of movement and modifications
◉ T or F: As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do
assessments and re-assessments with your clients. Answer: False:
ALWAYS do a client intake form and re-assessment at least every 6
months
◉ 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. Answer: True
◉ What is the right CLASSICAL order of Jospeh's first 5 mat moves?
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? 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?
Answer: Flexion, Extension, Lateral Rotation, Transverse Rotation
, ◉ T or F: Mat work is the most simple Pilates practice. Answer:
False: Although it may look less intimidating without giant
apparatus, Mat work is actually the most difficult in many cases as it
gives no assistance like the springs and machines do.
◉ The following would be a good example of using the "P" in PEACE
RR. 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."
◉ T or F: 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 Answer: F: Many of our
spinal flexion based movements are much more comfortable on a
thicker mat. A client's spine can get irritated when using a thinner
surface for moves like rolling like a ball and roll over or roll up.
◉ What is the best way to warm up an elderly class? 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? Answer: Roll over and Teaser
◉ Match the client to the move.
2026 FULL SOLUTION PRACTICE
◉ Who inspired Joseph's passion for movement? Answer: His
Parents and their active & healthy lifestyles
Animals in nature
People "doing" life
◉ What item inspired Joseph to build the reformer? Answer: a
hospital bed
◉ T or F: Joseph Pilates died of natural causes in the late 90's
Answer: False: Two years after running in and out of his burning
studio to rescue his paperwork, Joseph Pilates died of smoke
inhalation and related causes. He died in October of 1967.
◉ Joseph Pilates has always referred to his work as "Pilates"
Answer: Joseph initially called his work Contrology
◉ What does the "O" stand for in SOAP? Answer: Objective
◉ Which is the best choice to elicit an objective response? Answer:
"On a scale of 1-10, how is that shoulder feeling today?"
,◉ What details must be included in the "P" of SOAP? Answer: The
plan for your client. I'll make sure to include the list of moves,
apparatus used, reps of movement and modifications
◉ T or F: As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do
assessments and re-assessments with your clients. Answer: False:
ALWAYS do a client intake form and re-assessment at least every 6
months
◉ 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. Answer: True
◉ What is the right CLASSICAL order of Jospeh's first 5 mat moves?
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? 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?
Answer: Flexion, Extension, Lateral Rotation, Transverse Rotation
, ◉ T or F: Mat work is the most simple Pilates practice. Answer:
False: Although it may look less intimidating without giant
apparatus, Mat work is actually the most difficult in many cases as it
gives no assistance like the springs and machines do.
◉ The following would be a good example of using the "P" in PEACE
RR. 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."
◉ T or F: 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 Answer: F: Many of our
spinal flexion based movements are much more comfortable on a
thicker mat. A client's spine can get irritated when using a thinner
surface for moves like rolling like a ball and roll over or roll up.
◉ What is the best way to warm up an elderly class? 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? Answer: Roll over and Teaser
◉ Match the client to the move.
