Club Pilates Written Exam – Questions & A+ Solutions
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer
lever angle on the low back. Correct Ans - False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready.
Correct Ans - 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? Correct Ans - 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? Correct Ans -
Heels lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? Correct Ans -
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump? Correct Ans - 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.
Correct Ans - False
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group
Pilates classes? Correct Ans - Progressions, Transitions, Creative
Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral
position. Correct Ans - True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer?
Correct Ans - 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? Correct Ans
- Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?
Correct Ans - 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? Correct Ans -
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? Correct Ans - Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral
Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the
jumpboard? Correct Ans - False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the
reformer with arms in straps. Correct Ans - Single leg stretch, Double
leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? Correct Ans -
ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for
better posture. Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans -
True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and
prop to use during footwork? Correct Ans - 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. Correct Ans - Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc,
osteoporosis
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior
chain overall. Correct Ans - True
The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. Correct Ans -
True (Yes, the postural muscles keep the body from swaying during the
movement)
For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in
what order? Correct Ans - 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.
Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion?
Correct Ans - All planes
Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. Correct Ans -
False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)
Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree? Correct Ans -
It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body strength and
control
Which is the "best" way to transition? Correct Ans - Instructor changes
the springs while clients do a different move to distract them.
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.
Correct Ans - True
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their
spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation Correct Ans - False
True or False: A client has a weak pelvic floor and cannot maintain table top
with a stable pelvis may jump on the Jumpboard if they request it Correct
Ans - False
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