CLUB PILATES WRITTEN FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 152
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because
it introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. - False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done
unless the client is ready. - False (Mermaid has
modifications where the client can have multiple
limitations and still get the benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's
knees during feet in straps series? - If your client needed
a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip joint
,What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles?
- Heels lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the
Reformer? - Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped
disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? - When they have a
stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of
proprioceptive awareness?
The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long
box is supine on the box with the head near the footbar
and the torso flexed and supported on the box, legs in
table top with the arms straight up and facing the ceiling.
- False
What are the elements of good flow programming when
teaching group Pilates classes? - Progressions,
Transitions, Creative Sequencing
,During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should
be in a neutral position. - True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than
footwork on the reformer? - There is more surface area
under the foot of the jumpboard which elicits a reaction
closer to real life than the footbar on the reformer
What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side
series? - Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms
in straps series? - Transverse abdominis for stabilization,
hip flexors to hold legs in place and latissimus dorsi & the
long head of the tricep for arm movement
What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why?
- Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal
articulations and requires a client to have impeccable
proprioceptive awareness
, What are the four main muscles emphasized during
footwork on the reformer? - Transverse Abdominis,
Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when
jumping supine on the jumpboard? - False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that
could be taught on the reformer with arms in straps. -
Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift,
Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?
- ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength
which beneficial for better posture. - True (make sure
that you always tell your clients the "why" behind the
move)
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 152
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because
it introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. - False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done
unless the client is ready. - False (Mermaid has
modifications where the client can have multiple
limitations and still get the benefit from the move)
Why would you place the leg straps above your client's
knees during feet in straps series? - If your client needed
a smaller Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip joint
,What is the best way to evaluate the ROM of the ankles?
- Heels lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the
Reformer? - Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped
disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? - When they have a
stable pelvis and they are able to maintain a basic level of
proprioceptive awareness?
The correct starting position for Backstroke on the long
box is supine on the box with the head near the footbar
and the torso flexed and supported on the box, legs in
table top with the arms straight up and facing the ceiling.
- False
What are the elements of good flow programming when
teaching group Pilates classes? - Progressions,
Transitions, Creative Sequencing
,During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should
be in a neutral position. - True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than
footwork on the reformer? - There is more surface area
under the foot of the jumpboard which elicits a reaction
closer to real life than the footbar on the reformer
What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side
series? - Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms
in straps series? - Transverse abdominis for stabilization,
hip flexors to hold legs in place and latissimus dorsi & the
long head of the tricep for arm movement
What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why?
- Semi circle - it incorporates multiple variations of spinal
articulations and requires a client to have impeccable
proprioceptive awareness
, What are the four main muscles emphasized during
footwork on the reformer? - Transverse Abdominis,
Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when
jumping supine on the jumpboard? - False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that
could be taught on the reformer with arms in straps. -
Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift,
Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?
- ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength
which beneficial for better posture. - True (make sure
that you always tell your clients the "why" behind the
move)
