National Pilates Certification Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
Before developing the Pilates method/Contrology, Joseph Pilates was
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A: A. Dancer and director.
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B. Stock broker and businessman.
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C. Pugilist and acrobat.
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D. Doctor and professor.
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C. Pugilist and acrobat.
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The information obtained in a postural screening includes which of the
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following?
A. Overall symmetry, height, weight, and balance.
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B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations. C.
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Pelvic symmetry, muscular patterns, and movement deviations.
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D. Overall symmetry, alignment deviations, and proprioception.
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B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations.
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,The Pilates exercises rocking, grasshopper, and swimming, which are
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performed on the reformer, are: | | | |
A. Performed holding the straps or rope handles.
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B. Performed at the beginning of a reformer workout.
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C. Easily performed by participants with spinal stenosis.
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D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.
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D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.
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The primary muscles/muscle groups that make up the core are:
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A. Transverse abdominis, abdominal external oblique, iliocostalis, and
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adductors.
B. Hamstrings, rectus abdominis, abdominal internal oblique, and
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tensor fascia latae.
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C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
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D. Transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
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C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
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An example of assisted retraction and resisted protraction on the Pilates
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apparatus is:
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A. Pulling straps on the reformer.
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,B. Swan from floor on the low chair.
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C. Swan on the ladder barrel.
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D. Swan on the low chair.
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D. Swan on the low chair.
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Which of the following describes the muscular contraction in which the
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muscle shortens to produce force and accelerate movement?
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A. Concentric.
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B. Isometric.
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C. Eccentric.
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D. Isotonic.
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A. Concentric.
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Identify which of the following ARE within the scope of practice for a
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Pilates teacher.
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a. Prescribing an exercise program
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b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
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c. Prescribing diets or recommending supplements.
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d.Diagnosing a client with any medical, mental or physical condition.
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b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
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, Identify which of the following ARE NOT within the scope of practice for
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a Pilates teacher.
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a. Promote exercise to improve overall health
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b. Coach, provide general information and direct clients to seek medical
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attention.
c. Offering counseling.
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d. Recognize conditions that would preclude a client from safely
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participating in a Pilates exercise program.
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c. Offering counseling.
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What are the 13 Code of Ethics?
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1. Do no harm.
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2. Teach within the scope of practice.
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3. Maintain professional boundaries.
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4. Maintain client confidentiality.
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5. Direct clients to seek medical attention when necessarily.
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6. Do not discriminate against clients or colleagues on any level.
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7. Do not intentionally solicit other Pilates professionals's clients.
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Questions With Correct Answers
Before developing the Pilates method/Contrology, Joseph Pilates was
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A: A. Dancer and director.
| | | |
B. Stock broker and businessman.
| | | |
C. Pugilist and acrobat.
| | |
D. Doctor and professor.
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C. Pugilist and acrobat.
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The information obtained in a postural screening includes which of the
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following?
A. Overall symmetry, height, weight, and balance.
| | | | | |
B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations. C.
| | | | | | | | |
Pelvic symmetry, muscular patterns, and movement deviations.
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D. Overall symmetry, alignment deviations, and proprioception.
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B. Overall symmetry, muscle development, and alignment deviations.
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,The Pilates exercises rocking, grasshopper, and swimming, which are
| | | | | | | | |
performed on the reformer, are: | | | |
A. Performed holding the straps or rope handles.
| | | | | | |
B. Performed at the beginning of a reformer workout.
| | | | | | | |
C. Easily performed by participants with spinal stenosis.
| | | | | | |
D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.
| | | | | | |
D. Extension exercises performed on the long box.
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The primary muscles/muscle groups that make up the core are:
| | | | | | | | |
A. Transverse abdominis, abdominal external oblique, iliocostalis, and
| | | | | | | |
adductors.
B. Hamstrings, rectus abdominis, abdominal internal oblique, and
| | | | | | | |
tensor fascia latae.
| |
C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
| | | | | | |
D. Transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
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C. Diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidus, and pelvic floor.
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An example of assisted retraction and resisted protraction on the Pilates
| | | | | | | | | |
apparatus is:
| |
A. Pulling straps on the reformer.
| | | | |
,B. Swan from floor on the low chair.
| | | | | | |
C. Swan on the ladder barrel.
| | | | |
D. Swan on the low chair.
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D. Swan on the low chair.
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Which of the following describes the muscular contraction in which the
| | | | | | | | | | |
muscle shortens to produce force and accelerate movement?
| | | | | | |
A. Concentric.
|
B. Isometric.
|
C. Eccentric.
|
D. Isotonic.
|
A. Concentric.
|
Identify which of the following ARE within the scope of practice for a
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pilates teacher.
|
a. Prescribing an exercise program
| | | |
b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
| | | | | | | | |
c. Prescribing diets or recommending supplements.
| | | | |
d.Diagnosing a client with any medical, mental or physical condition.
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b. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs
| | | | | | | | |
, Identify which of the following ARE NOT within the scope of practice for
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
a Pilates teacher.
| |
a. Promote exercise to improve overall health
| | | | | |
b. Coach, provide general information and direct clients to seek medical
| | | | | | | | | | |
attention.
c. Offering counseling.
| |
d. Recognize conditions that would preclude a client from safely
| | | | | | | | | |
participating in a Pilates exercise program.
| | | | |
c. Offering counseling.
| |
What are the 13 Code of Ethics?
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1. Do no harm.
| | |
2. Teach within the scope of practice.
| | | | | |
3. Maintain professional boundaries.
| | |
4. Maintain client confidentiality.
| | |
5. Direct clients to seek medical attention when necessarily.
| | | | | | | |
6. Do not discriminate against clients or colleagues on any level.
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7. Do not intentionally solicit other Pilates professionals's clients.
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