Club pilates written exam and correct
answers
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended periods of time -
ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion
in a hinge, NOT articulation - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension for clients with
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - ANSWERS✔-Yes
\Q\.As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial assessment with your
clients. - ANSWERS✔-False (ALWAYS do a client intake form and re-assessment at least every 6
months)
\Q\.Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain overall.
- ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle
on the low back. - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.Choose the exercises that best fits the scenario below: 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. - ANSWERS✔-Bridge variations
and Hundreds
,\Q\.Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard? -
ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move
their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis. - ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only sweep
to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. - ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the exercise?
- ANSWERS✔-Changes the intention of the exercise and indicates the client might not be ready
for the exercise, Teaser. They should start with Teaser Prep to develop the strength for each of
the fundamental components of the exercise in progression before pursuing the full Teaser
exercise.
\Q\.Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs on the Springboard - ANSWERS✔-
Yellow springs are shorter and used for upper body like Hands in Straps, Purple springs are
longer and used for lower body like Legs in Straps
\Q\.Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client's functional
patterns may have created misalignments - ANSWERS✔-True
, \Q\.For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to use
during footwork? - ANSWERS✔-Feet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee area
\Q\.For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could the client
perform with the most success? - ANSWERS✔-Kneeling Cat
\Q\.For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should be at which
height? - ANSWERS✔-Shoulder height
\Q\.For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in what order? -
ANSWERS✔-Start with head down & legs in table top, then progress to thoracic flexion with arm
movement, followed by maintaining thoracic flexion the entire time and legs in extension.
\Q\.From shortest to longest, which order of strap length is correct for the Suspension Trainer? -
ANSWERS✔-Fully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully Lengthened
\Q\.From the options below, a client with which condition is contraindicated from performing
self-myofascial release? (select all that apply) - ANSWERS✔-Anticoagulant therapy,
Osteoporosis, High blood pressure, Any time the instructor is unsure of a condition, Diabetes,
Varicose veins, Pregnancy
\Q\.Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - ANSWERS✔-False (Full Teaser
should be done on the long box)
\Q\.Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic chain and this is good for clients
with low back issues. - ANSWERS✔-False
answers
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended periods of time -
ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion
in a hinge, NOT articulation - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension for clients with
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? - ANSWERS✔-Yes
\Q\.As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial assessment with your
clients. - ANSWERS✔-False (ALWAYS do a client intake form and re-assessment at least every 6
months)
\Q\.Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain overall.
- ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle
on the low back. - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.Choose the exercises that best fits the scenario below: 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. - ANSWERS✔-Bridge variations
and Hundreds
,\Q\.Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard? -
ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move
their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees - ANSWERS✔-False
\Q\.During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis. - ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. -
ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only sweep
to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. - ANSWERS✔-True
\Q\.During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the exercise?
- ANSWERS✔-Changes the intention of the exercise and indicates the client might not be ready
for the exercise, Teaser. They should start with Teaser Prep to develop the strength for each of
the fundamental components of the exercise in progression before pursuing the full Teaser
exercise.
\Q\.Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs on the Springboard - ANSWERS✔-
Yellow springs are shorter and used for upper body like Hands in Straps, Purple springs are
longer and used for lower body like Legs in Straps
\Q\.Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client's functional
patterns may have created misalignments - ANSWERS✔-True
, \Q\.For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to use
during footwork? - ANSWERS✔-Feet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee area
\Q\.For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could the client
perform with the most success? - ANSWERS✔-Kneeling Cat
\Q\.For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should be at which
height? - ANSWERS✔-Shoulder height
\Q\.For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in what order? -
ANSWERS✔-Start with head down & legs in table top, then progress to thoracic flexion with arm
movement, followed by maintaining thoracic flexion the entire time and legs in extension.
\Q\.From shortest to longest, which order of strap length is correct for the Suspension Trainer? -
ANSWERS✔-Fully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully Lengthened
\Q\.From the options below, a client with which condition is contraindicated from performing
self-myofascial release? (select all that apply) - ANSWERS✔-Anticoagulant therapy,
Osteoporosis, High blood pressure, Any time the instructor is unsure of a condition, Diabetes,
Varicose veins, Pregnancy
\Q\.Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - ANSWERS✔-False (Full Teaser
should be done on the long box)
\Q\.Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic chain and this is good for clients
with low back issues. - ANSWERS✔-False
