2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
What does Joseph Pilates refer to his work as? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contrology
If a client is supinating their feet during Articulating Bridge, what might you offer
for support? - CORRECT ANSWER-A Ball between their ankles
SOAP - CORRECT ANSWER-Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
What is the BEST choice to elicit a subjective response? - CORRECT ANSWER-
On a scale of 1-10, how does your left/right shoulder feel today?
What details must be included in the "P" of Soap? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
programming of the client, which will include a list of exercises, apparatus used,
number of repetitions, and modifications
As long as you are cuing safety, there is no need to do an initial assessment with
your clients - CORRECT ANSWER-False
If I start teaching at a studio, who holds the responsibility to make sure the
equipment in the studio is safe and well maintained? - CORRECT ANSWER-(1)
The pilates instructor, (2) the other pilates instructors, (3) individuals who clean
the studio, (4) management/owners
,What is the right classical order of Joseph's first 5 Pilates Mat exercises? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hundreds, roll up, roll over, one leg circle, rolling like a
ball
List the order a client needs in order to perform a plank on the mat (1-4) -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Quadruped variations on the mat
2. Plank with forearms and knees
3. Plank with knees
4. Full plank
Matwork is a great way to create a strong foundation for Pilates Movement -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
The following would be a great example of using the "P" in PEACE R&R -
CORRECT ANSWER-Start in supine on your back, with your heels at the center
of the footbar about three inches apart. Your back should be relaxed and your
shoulders shot not be pressing against the rests
Always ask for permission before touching a client for tactile cueing - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
What exercises should a client master before trying the Boomerang? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Roll over and Teaser
Post-Natal (cleared for light workouts) - CORRECT ANSWER-Pelvis Rocks or
Pelvic Tilts
, Hunched Shoulders (Over-Kyphotic) - CORRECT ANSWER-Swimming
Hip-Replacement, cleared for light/limited range of motion (ROM) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Single Leg Circle Supine
Young athlete who does Yoga - CORRECT ANSWER-Corkscrew
After warming up my small 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.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Bridge variations and Hundreds
You are evaluating a client for the first time and find they have a major anterior tilt
in their pelvis and no injuries in the past. The client has been cleared to begin a
fitness routine after not exercising or working out for four years. What moves
would you make sure to teach the client in their first work out? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Bridge, Roll up, Quadruped
During exercise that are closed chain like chest-left, the client should maintain a
neutral pelvis - CORRECT ANSWER-True
During teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It provides a a modification for individuals that may
experience tight hip flexors. The clients abdominals may be strong enough but
their hip flexors may need some assistance.
In what plan of motion is the Hundreds performed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sagittal