PMA Practice Test PASSED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the factors listed below directly influences a PMA-Certified Teacher's ability to
deliver the benefits of Pilates exercises to the Client? - Correct Answer- Knowing the Scope
of Practice
Joseph Pilates characterized his movement regime as a discipline for: - Correct Answer- The
Whole Body
Which of the following is phase of gait? - Correct Answer- Swing
Which muscle group crosses the hip and knee posteriorly? - Correct Answer- Hamstrings
Knee flexion occurs in which plane? - Correct Answer- Sagittal
Which postural landmarks are used to assess the pelvis posteriorly? - Correct Answer- PSIS
and gluteal fold
Karen has learned to modify Pilates exercises for some of her clients. Which of the following
BEST describes why exercise modifications are important for some Pilates clients? - Correct
Answer- The modification address the clietn's individual needs to ensure a safe progression.
Which Pilates exercises contain shoulder motion which would be contraindicated for a client
with shoulder impingement? - Correct Answer- Rowing Back Salute
Joseph Pilates stated, "Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures,
restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the ______? - Correct Answer-
Spirit
How many vertebrae are in the lumbar spine? - Correct Answer- 5
According to the World Health Organization's ICF Model for health, which of the following
is a social factor that enhances a successful outcome? - Correct Answer- Familial support
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the factors listed below directly influences a PMA-Certified Teacher's ability to
deliver the benefits of Pilates exercises to the Client? - Correct Answer- Knowing the Scope
of Practice
Joseph Pilates characterized his movement regime as a discipline for: - Correct Answer- The
Whole Body
Which of the following is phase of gait? - Correct Answer- Swing
Which muscle group crosses the hip and knee posteriorly? - Correct Answer- Hamstrings
Knee flexion occurs in which plane? - Correct Answer- Sagittal
Which postural landmarks are used to assess the pelvis posteriorly? - Correct Answer- PSIS
and gluteal fold
Karen has learned to modify Pilates exercises for some of her clients. Which of the following
BEST describes why exercise modifications are important for some Pilates clients? - Correct
Answer- The modification address the clietn's individual needs to ensure a safe progression.
Which Pilates exercises contain shoulder motion which would be contraindicated for a client
with shoulder impingement? - Correct Answer- Rowing Back Salute
Joseph Pilates stated, "Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures,
restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the ______? - Correct Answer-
Spirit
How many vertebrae are in the lumbar spine? - Correct Answer- 5
According to the World Health Organization's ICF Model for health, which of the following
is a social factor that enhances a successful outcome? - Correct Answer- Familial support
