club pilates written exam (2 hours - 152 questions) | graded a+
Question : For supine arms in straps series, the safest client
progression would be in what order?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.
Correct answer: 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.
Question : Which of the following invented the springboard?
Ellie Herman
Correct answer: Ellie Herman
Question : Which is not an anatomical piece of springboard?
Trapeze bar
Correct answer: Trapeze bar
Question : What exercise cannot be performed at the
springboard?Push-thru on back
Correct answer: Push-thru on back
Question : On the chair, a student would be able to perform: Roll over, Swan, Mermaid
Correct answer: Roll over, Swan, Mermaid
Question : When/What level(s) of Pilates can the Magic
Circle be used for/with?Beginner, Advanced, Intermediate, it would assist the client with proper form, it would enhance the exercise for the client
Correct answer: Beginner, Advanced, Intermediate, it would
assist the client with proper form, it would enhance the exercise for the client
Question : What is the best list of contraindications for swan
on the reformer?
Correct answer: Pregnancy, hip replacement, slipped disc,
osteoperosis
Question : What is the best order of movement to start with
for a client who had an old injury, works out all the time and is just getting back to moving?
Correct answer: Roll down, Footwork, Bridge Variations,
Hands in straps/ supine abs
Question : What is the best way to evaluate ROM of your
clients ankles?
Correct answer: Heels lift & Lower
Question : For a client with valgus knees, what is the most
effective positioning and prop to use during footwork?
Correct answer: Feet parallel with magic circle being held at
the outside of the upper knee area
Question : Footwork on the reformer is most closely related to
which real-life activity?
Correct answer: Sitting down & standing up
Question : Footwork on the jump board & the foot bar are
exactly the same
Correct answer: False
Question : Clients who can do footwork on the reformer are
ready for jumping on the jumpboard
Correct answer: False
Question : What are the elements of good flow programming
when teaching group Pilates?
Correct answer: Progressions, Transitions, Creative
Sequencing
Question : What is the best way to transition?
Correct answer: Instructor changes springs while clients do a
different move to distract them