Club Pilates Written Final Exam & Practice Exam
2026/2027 – Club Pilates Training Standards –
Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Competency
Assessment|Brand New Version!!
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.
True / False - ANSWER-False
What is the best way to warm up a class of elderly
persons?
,Ground based pelvic rocks followed by single leg stretch
keeping the head down
Standing balance and jumping challenge
Pilates push up - ANSWER-Ground based pelvic rocks
followed by single leg stretch keeping the head down
What exercises should your client master before trying the
Boomerang?
Roll over and Teaser
Corkscrew and Leg Circles
Roll Over and Side Leg Series
Rolling Like A Ball and Saw - ANSWER-Roll over and
Teaser
,Choose/Match the best exercise for each client type: -
ANSWER-Swimming
Hunched Shoulders (Over-Kyphotic)
Pelvic Rocks or Tilts
Post-natal (Cleared for light workouts)
Single Leg Circle
Hip Replacement, cleared for light ROM
Corkscrew
Young athlete who does Yoga
, After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on
having them do ________________________ to get the
back of their body warm and then
_________________________ to get the front of their
body warm.
Knee Circles and Seal
Corkscrew and Side Kneeling Series
Bridge variations and Hundreds
Saw and Boomerang - ANSWER-Bridge variations and
Hundreds
Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic
chain and this is good for clients with low back issues.
2026/2027 – Club Pilates Training Standards –
Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Competency
Assessment|Brand New Version!!
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.
True / False - ANSWER-False
What is the best way to warm up a class of elderly
persons?
,Ground based pelvic rocks followed by single leg stretch
keeping the head down
Standing balance and jumping challenge
Pilates push up - ANSWER-Ground based pelvic rocks
followed by single leg stretch keeping the head down
What exercises should your client master before trying the
Boomerang?
Roll over and Teaser
Corkscrew and Leg Circles
Roll Over and Side Leg Series
Rolling Like A Ball and Saw - ANSWER-Roll over and
Teaser
,Choose/Match the best exercise for each client type: -
ANSWER-Swimming
Hunched Shoulders (Over-Kyphotic)
Pelvic Rocks or Tilts
Post-natal (Cleared for light workouts)
Single Leg Circle
Hip Replacement, cleared for light ROM
Corkscrew
Young athlete who does Yoga
, After warming up my small group mat class, I plan on
having them do ________________________ to get the
back of their body warm and then
_________________________ to get the front of their
body warm.
Knee Circles and Seal
Corkscrew and Side Kneeling Series
Bridge variations and Hundreds
Saw and Boomerang - ANSWER-Bridge variations and
Hundreds
Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic
chain and this is good for clients with low back issues.
