CLUB PILATES WRITTEN FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine
arms in straps series? - - -answers- - -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? - - -answers- - -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? - - -answers- - -
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques,
Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when
jumping supine on the jumpboard? - - -answers- - -
False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations
that could be taught on the reformer with arms in
straps. - - -answers- - -Single leg stretch, Double leg
stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-
Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box
Series? - - -answers- - -ALL springs
,Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain
strength which beneficial for better posture. - - -
answers- - -True (make sure that you always tell
your clients the "why" behind the move)
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key
indicators of how the client's functional patterns
may have created misalignments - - -answers- - -
True
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
Pick the correct group of contraindications for
articulation during Bridge on the Reformer. - - -
answers- - -Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped
disc, osteoporosis
, Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move
because it introduces a longer lever angle on the
low back. - - -answers- - -False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be
done unless the client is ready. - - -answers- - -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? - - -
answers- - -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? - - -answers- - -Heels lower and Lift
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine
arms in straps series? - - -answers- - -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? - - -answers- - -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? - - -answers- - -
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques,
Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when
jumping supine on the jumpboard? - - -answers- - -
False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations
that could be taught on the reformer with arms in
straps. - - -answers- - -Single leg stretch, Double leg
stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-
Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box
Series? - - -answers- - -ALL springs
,Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain
strength which beneficial for better posture. - - -
answers- - -True (make sure that you always tell
your clients the "why" behind the move)
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key
indicators of how the client's functional patterns
may have created misalignments - - -answers- - -
True
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
Pick the correct group of contraindications for
articulation during Bridge on the Reformer. - - -
answers- - -Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped
disc, osteoporosis
, Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move
because it introduces a longer lever angle on the
low back. - - -answers- - -False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be
done unless the client is ready. - - -answers- - -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? - - -
answers- - -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? - - -answers- - -Heels lower and Lift
