Peak Pilates level 1 EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Setup - CORRECT ANSWER-Exercise name, exercise setup, adjust reformer from footbar to straps
Execution - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct technique, direct cueing
Flow - CORRECT ANSWER-Round the corners, cue ahead of the movement, teach through transitions
Cueing - CORRECT ANSWER-Powerhouse cues for exercise, late major corrections, cue in the positive,
cue to the solution
Rhythm - CORRECT ANSWER-Set correct rhythm, work at appropriate tempo
Voice - CORRECT ANSWER-Voice modulation were rhythm, volume
Breath dynamics - CORRECT ANSWER-Focus on exhalation, emphasis on breathing exercises
5- part formula - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Peak Pilates principles
2. session format
3.teaching methodology
4. Presentation skills
5. Progression guidelines
What are the teaching methodology components - CORRECT ANSWER-Setup, execution, flow, cueing,
rhythm, Voice, breath dynamics
Which mat exercises do we emphasize breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hundred, spine stretch
forward, saw, mermaid stretch
What reformer exercises do we emphasize breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hundred
, What Cadillac/tower exercises do we emphasize breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Breathing, chest
expansion
What are the six peak Pilates principles? - CORRECT ANSWER-Concentration, centering, control,
breathing, precision and flowing movement
Five parts of the mind CORRECT ANSWER-Intelligenc- e, memory, imagination, intuition and
will/desire t
What is the proper breakdown in minutes for beginner level pilates class? - CORRECT ANSWER-
20/20/10/5
What are the components of a beginner level class? - CORRECT ANSWER-20 min- mat, 20 min-
Reformer, 10 weaknesses/needs, 10 min-ending
What are the components of presentation skills? - CORRECT ANSWER-Safety, exercise delivery,
teachers posture, touch techniques, professionalism, teacher mindfulness
What exercises require touch techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mat- teaser 1
Reformer- Frog/Leg circles and short spine massage, front splits and lunge
What are the 4 S's? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Strength
2.Stretch
3. Stability
4. Stamina
What if you see back arching during 100? - CORRECT ANSWER-If abs are weak, raise legs higher to
work with bent knees. Strengthen with pt C leg and arm springs on Cadillac. If hip flexor are too
strong, do leg series on small barrel. If back is Too tight or imbalances try Cadillac arms, roll back,
monkey or push down on the chair
What is the introductory order for reformer? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Footwork series (four part)
2. Hundred
Setup - CORRECT ANSWER-Exercise name, exercise setup, adjust reformer from footbar to straps
Execution - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct technique, direct cueing
Flow - CORRECT ANSWER-Round the corners, cue ahead of the movement, teach through transitions
Cueing - CORRECT ANSWER-Powerhouse cues for exercise, late major corrections, cue in the positive,
cue to the solution
Rhythm - CORRECT ANSWER-Set correct rhythm, work at appropriate tempo
Voice - CORRECT ANSWER-Voice modulation were rhythm, volume
Breath dynamics - CORRECT ANSWER-Focus on exhalation, emphasis on breathing exercises
5- part formula - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Peak Pilates principles
2. session format
3.teaching methodology
4. Presentation skills
5. Progression guidelines
What are the teaching methodology components - CORRECT ANSWER-Setup, execution, flow, cueing,
rhythm, Voice, breath dynamics
Which mat exercises do we emphasize breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hundred, spine stretch
forward, saw, mermaid stretch
What reformer exercises do we emphasize breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hundred
, What Cadillac/tower exercises do we emphasize breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Breathing, chest
expansion
What are the six peak Pilates principles? - CORRECT ANSWER-Concentration, centering, control,
breathing, precision and flowing movement
Five parts of the mind CORRECT ANSWER-Intelligenc- e, memory, imagination, intuition and
will/desire t
What is the proper breakdown in minutes for beginner level pilates class? - CORRECT ANSWER-
20/20/10/5
What are the components of a beginner level class? - CORRECT ANSWER-20 min- mat, 20 min-
Reformer, 10 weaknesses/needs, 10 min-ending
What are the components of presentation skills? - CORRECT ANSWER-Safety, exercise delivery,
teachers posture, touch techniques, professionalism, teacher mindfulness
What exercises require touch techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mat- teaser 1
Reformer- Frog/Leg circles and short spine massage, front splits and lunge
What are the 4 S's? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Strength
2.Stretch
3. Stability
4. Stamina
What if you see back arching during 100? - CORRECT ANSWER-If abs are weak, raise legs higher to
work with bent knees. Strengthen with pt C leg and arm springs on Cadillac. If hip flexor are too
strong, do leg series on small barrel. If back is Too tight or imbalances try Cadillac arms, roll back,
monkey or push down on the chair
What is the introductory order for reformer? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Footwork series (four part)
2. Hundred
