Club Pilates Written Exam Version 1 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
Club Pilates Written Exam Version 1 (Latest
2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified
Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
Q: What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?
Answer:
Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
Q: What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?
Answer:
Transverse abdominis for stabilization, hip flexors to hold legs in place and latissimus dorsi &
the long head of the tricep for arm movement
Q: What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why?
Answer:
Semi circle – it incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires a client to
have impeccable proprioceptive awareness
Q: What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on the reformer?
Answer:
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Q: Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard?
Answer:
False
Q: Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer with
arms in straps.
Answer:
Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
Q: How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?
Answer:
ALL springs
Q: Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better posture.
Answer:
True (make sure that you always tell your clients the “why” behind the move)
Q: Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client’s functional
patterns may have created misalignments
Answer:
True
Q: For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to use
during footwork?
Answer:
Feet parallel, Magic Circle at the outside of the upper knee area
Q: Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during Bridge on the Reformer.
Answer:
Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
Q: Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain overall.
Answer:
True
Q: The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation.
Answer:
True (Yes, the postural muscles keep the body from swaying during the movement)
Q: For Supine Arms in Straps series, the safest client progression would be in what order?
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.
Q: Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion?
Answer:
All planes
Q: Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.
Answer:
False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)
Q: Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree?
Answer:
It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body strength and control
Q: Which is the “best” way to transition?
Answer:
Instructor changes the springs while clients do a different move to distract them.
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.
Answer:
True
Q: After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion
in a hinge, NOT articulation
Answer:
False
Q: 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
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Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle on the low back.
False
Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready.
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?
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?
Heels lower and Lift
What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?
Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis
When is a client ready to jump?
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.
False
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes?
Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position.
True
How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer?
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?
Having the client sit on the carriage or long box
What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series?
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?
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?
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard?
False
Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer with arms in straps.
Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Lower and lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?
ALL springs
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better posture.
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
True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to use during footwork?
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.
Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain overall.
True
The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation.
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?
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?
All planes
Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.
False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box)
Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree?
It has back extension involved, which requires more upper body strength and control
Which is the “best” way to transition?
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.
True
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation
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
False
The only way to make a move more difficult on the Reformer is by adding more resistance.
False (the Reformer is meant to challenge the body by requiring strength through stability and alignment which is met by a lighter resistance. The moves that have less springs are often times more difficult)
What moves must a client successfully complete before trying Coordination?
Arms in Straps and Tricep Press with Thoracic Extension
Single leg bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and flexion for the spine.
True (Single Leg variations can be modified and ROM can be lessoned so that clients who need lateral flexion but cannot do full ROM can still get through the stabilization theory)
Pick the most level-appropriate sequence to START a class. (Beginner: Side-lying single leg jumping, 4-point), (Intermediate: 4 point kneeling jumping, Side-lying), (Advanced: Double leg footwork on the reformer, single leg)
Advanced
When you choreograph a class, you MUST stick to the plan and force everyone to do what you planned
False
What piece of apparatus does the Springboard mirror?
The lower end of the Cadillac
What is unique about the Springboard that sets it apart from the Reformer?
A client has more opportunities to work unilaterally under safe circumstances, standing or seated on a stable surface
If a client has a herniated disc, what exercises can they safely perform at the Springboard?
Thigh stretch
What is the “ancestor” of the Cadillac?
A hospital bed
For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should be at which height?
Shoulder height
What exercises cannot be performed at the Springboard?
Swan
Which of the below invented the Springboard?
Ellie Herman
What exercise is helpful for a client with kyphotic shoulders?
Swan
When performing Side Lying Leg series at the Springboard, what number should the leg springs be hooked onto
4 or 5
What is not an anatomical piece of the Springboard?
Trapeze Bar
Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs on the Springboard
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
Is Cat Walkover approachable to the average, general population of clients?
No
What two pieces of apparatus does the Cadillac merge?
Reformer and Trapeze Table
What piece of apparatus came first: the Springboard or the Cadillac?
Cadillac
What is the imperative when using the Push Thru Bar with springs hooked on from below?
The instructor must attach the Safety Strap
Would Guillotine be a safe exercise to perform with someone with arthritis in their cervical spine?
No
When a client is completing Footwork on The Cadillac using the Push-Thru Bar with springs from below, what should you consider when determining if the exercise/apparatus combination is appropriate for the client?
All of the choices (Height of the Push-Thru Bar, Tightness of their hamstrings, Height of the client)
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could the client perform with the most success?
Kneeling Cat
What is a unique feature of the Cadillac versus the Reformer?
More exercises can be done on the Cadillac
How should the Cadillac be set up when performing Scapula Isolations?
Push Thru Bar with springs from above
What’s the easiest variation of the Teaser at the Cadillac?
With knees bent and feet grounded
What exercises can be performed on the Chair?
Cat, Teaser, Side bends
What type of client should not do a Bridge exercise on the Chair?
A client with a hip replacement, A client who is pregnant, There are potential contraindications for Bridge in all of the above options, A client with a knee replacement
What exercise would be safest for a beginning student to attempt on the Chair?
Seated Footwork
Which set below contains an exercise that cannot be performed on both the Reformer and Chair?
Roll Over and Pushups, Mermaid and Swan, Teaser and Airplane
What client would not be permitted to attempt Pikes on the Chair?
All of these clients should not do Pike on the Chair
You can increase the level of difficulty/advance Bridge variations on the Chair by:
Lowering the resistance while maintaining the lift in the hips and pushing the pedal down (and then raising it up)
What is not a potential spring setting for a Chair exercise?
one@8 and one@4
If a client is supinating their feet while performing seated Footwork on the Chair, what suggestion might you offer?
Offer a prop like a ball to help their foot and ankle alignment
If a client is cleared for exercise but is recovering from a knee replacement, what might you do to best accommodate this client on the Chair?
Cue them to limit their ROM using a light to medium resistance
On the Chair, what is the name of the metal appliance where you hook the springs?
Cactus
What exercise(s) cannot be performed on the Spine Corrector? (select all that apply)
None of the above
If a client experiences vertigo from time to time, what exercise would you omit from their Ladder Barrel work?
Flat Back Leg Series
What client is allowed to do inverted exercises on the Spine Corrector (like lower and lift)?
A client with a fractured toe
What exercise would you avoid for a client with a knee replacement?
Rotation with attitude
Which of the below is/are the determining factor(s) to change the positioning of the Ladder Barrel? (Select all that apply)
The leg length of a client, The height of the client, The arm length of a client
If a client has trouble performing exercises that require pelvic stability, which exercises might you omit until the client is ready? (Select all that apply)
Leg circles
What exercises should a prenatal client omit from their Spine Corrector practice?
All of the options should be omitted (Roll Over, Grasshopper, Swan, Swimming)
What piece(s) of the Ladder Barrel should the instructor adjust with the client sitting on top?
None, the ladder barrel should not be adjusted with a client on the apparatus
Which part of the Ladder Barrel is adjustable?
The space between the Barrel and the Ladder
If a client needs more support in their lateral chain, which move would be best to do on the Ladder Barrel?
Side Bends
When is it imperative for the instructor to use hands-on support for the set up of a Ladder Barrel exercise?
Flat Back Lower and Lift
What exercise can be done on the Spine Corrector and not on the Mat?
Grasshopper
When a client is performing Quad Stretches at the Ladder Barrel, what form/alignment is most important?
ASIS in line with one another
If a client has a bulging disc, which Bridge variation could they perform on the Spine Corrector?
Hinging Bridge
When a client with fused vertebrae is performing Short Box Series on the Ladder Barrel, which variation should they omit?
Round Back with Rotation
There are multiple types of barrels. What is another name/are other names for what Balanced Body calls the foam Spine Corrector? (Select all)
Pilates Arc, Small Barrel
When performing Spinal Extension prone on the Spine Corrector, what should the teacher be doing? (Select all that apply)
Assisting the clients while keeping their ankles and legs steady, Watching their form and alignment nearby
Which order of movements explains how to apply Pilates principles of movement progression?
Flexion/extension, lateral rotation, circumduction
Which of the following applies to the anatomy of the Spine Corrector? (Select all that apply)
Step, Barrel, Handles
If a client has a herniated disc that “flares up sometimes,” what exercise would be better to perform on the Ladder Barrel versus the Reformer?
Short Box Series
What is the best spinal movement for a client with Spinal Stenosis?
Neutral based movements
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension for clients with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)?
Yes
Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is often referred to as “Runner’s Knee.” PFPS is associated with abnormal forces or prolonged repetitive compressive or shearing forces on the knees. These forces cause which of the following? (select all that apply)
An imbalance of the VMO, Improper patella tracking, Weak VMO with improper timing of muscle firing
The following describes with posture listed below: “Flexed thoracic spine with an anterior tilt in the pelvis”
Kyphosis-Lordotic posture
Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients will eventually be able to move their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees
False
What are the most common postural change(s) that can occur during pregnancy? (Select all that apply)
Anterior pelvic tilt, Slight kyphosis, Lumbar spine lordosis
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended periods of time
True
Which of the following exercises would be best to introduce to a client who was just cleared to resume activity after a spinal fusion? (Select all that apply)
Planks, Quadrupled balance challenges
Of the below options, which are the local stabilizer(s) for the spine? (Select all that apply)
Multifidus, Internal Obliques, Diaphragm, Transverse Abdominis
If a client has Hyperlodosis, what programming would be most appropriate?
Strengthening the abdominals and quads stabilizing the pelvis in a supine-based neutral position
What does the TRX stand for?
Total Body Resistance Exercise
The Equalizer Loop hands 7 to 9 feet above the ground.
True
From shortest to longest, which order of strap length is correct for the Suspension Trainer?
Fully Shortened, Mid Length, Mid Calf, Fully Lengthened
In the TRX Plank with Hip Abduction, what is the correct body position?
Ground facing away
When anchored at the proper height, the locking loop should be about _ feet off the ground.
6
In the TRX cueing convention, what does the “A” mean in the acronym NAPS-MR?
Adjustment
The following statement describes which TRX Principle: “The TRX Suspension Trainer naturally hangs straight down in a neutral position beneath its anchor point. You can assist or resist an exercise by changing the starting position relative to the neutral position.”
Pendulum Principle
What are the Six sins in the TRX format?
Slacking, sagging, sawing, scraping, stopping, starting incorrectly
The anchor point should be 7-9 feet off the ground.
True
The foot cradles on the TRX are not adjustable.
False
Which of the following statements could be used to describe Fascia? (select all that apply)
Peel your second finger back on a table and it will snap back, Feel your back above sacrum and notice it is denser than your front as we have more fascia posterior than anterior for support, Cut an orange or grapefruit in half and all the pulp is held together with a similar structure as the human fascia
What follows Glute Lengthening in the Warm Up?
Hip Lengthening
What spinal position is maintained while performing Earthquake?
Neutral Spine
What does the fixed Barre do? (Select all that apply)
Enhances core and vertical posture, Analyzes posture, Adds variety and challenges, Can be utilized for weight bearing exercises like vertical Push Ups
Most people have a shortened set of anterior muscles from overly kyphotic patterns in daily life, which means they also have weak posterior muscles like the __.
Glutes
How many planes of motion are addressed in FSM?
3
Who is the co-founder of Barre Above?
Leslee Bender
What is something an instructor should check with a client before performing Calf Lengthening?
The client has neutral leg and ankle placement
What props and tools are used in FSM?
Gliders, Ball, Barre, Springboard
What are the benefits of performing Foot Release on the MB1? (Select all that apply)
? Foot releases will help you get more out of your Footwork on the Reformer, Foot releases stretch the foot
How many zones are there in most body parts when performing self myofascial release?
2
From the options below, a client with which condition is contraindicated from performing self-myofascial release? (select all that apply)
Anticoagulant therapy, Osteoporosis, High blood pressure, Any time the instructor is unsure of a condition, Diabetes, Varicose veins, Pregnancy
True or False: During myofascial release, clients tend to feel a range of discomfort, but clients should not feel pain.
True
There are no contraindications for myofascial releases.
False
True or False: The three different textures on the GRID roller mimic the feeling of the palm, fingers, and fingertips.
True
What are the benefits of post-exercise foam rolling?
Flush tissue, Create pliability, Initiate recovery process
Which TriggerPoint product is used for psoas and piriformis releases
? Neither, MB1, The GRID
True or False: Clients with certain health limitations or concerns should consult their physician before performing self myofascial techniques
True
When performing the TriggerPoint Piriformis Release, what is the correct order of programming?
Leg lifts, external rotation, pivots
In the Calf Release using the GRID roller, you roll and then __?
Span
During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral pelvis.
True
Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic chain and this is good for clients with low back issues.
False
Joseph Pilates died of natural causes in the late 1990’s
False
Joseph Pilates has always referred to his work as “Pilates”
False
What is the order of the spinal movement that should be included in each class flow?
Flexion, Extension, Lateral Rotation, Transverse Rotation
True or False: Always suggest that clients use a thin mat or towel for their Pilates Mat classes. It doesn’t have to be a thick Mat, it should just cover the area under your client’s body.
False
What of the below inspired Joseph Pilates to develop Contrology and build the Reformer? (Select all that apply)
Being a sick child who wanted to increase his lung capacity through proper breathing, Being a boxer and athlete who wanted make sure he was cross-training to create more strength overall, Being in an internment camp with people who were sick in hospital beds
What exercises should a client master before they try the exercise, Boomerang?
Roll Over and Teaser
What details must be included in the “P” of SOAP?
The plan for your client, which will include the list of moves, apparatus used, number of repetitions, and modification
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.
Bridge variations and Hundreds
What does the “O” stand for in SOAP?
Objective
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an initial assessment with your clients.
False (ALWAYS do a client intake form and re-assessment at least every 6 months)
Which is the best choice to elicit an objective response?
“On a scale of 1-10, how is your left/right shoulder feeling today?”
During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the exercise?
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.
In what plane of motion is the Hundred performed?
Sagittal
The following would be a good example of using the “P” in PEACE R&R.
“Start in supine, on your back with your heels on the center of the footbar about 3 inches apart. Your back should be relaxed and your shoulders should not be pressing against the rests.”
What is the best way to warm up a class consisting of clients of elderly persons?
Ground based pelvis rocks followed by single leg stretch keeping the head down
Of the options, choose the exercise most appropriate for each client type listed below:
Hunched Shoulders (Over-Kyphotic) – Single Leg Circle
Post-Natal (Cleared for light workouts) – Swimming
Hip Replacement, cleared for light/limited Range of Motion (ROM) – Pelvic Rocks or Tilts
Young athlete who does Yoga – Corkscrew
What is the right classical order of Joseph’s first 5 Pilates Mat moves?
Hundred, Roll Up, Roll Over, One Leg Circle, Rolling Like a Ball
True or False, Matwork is the most simple way to perform Pilates exercises.
False (Although it may look less intimidating without giant apparatus, Mat work is actually the most difficult in many cases as it gives no assistance like the springs and machines do)
If I start teaching at a studio, who holds the responsibility to make sure the equipment in the studio is safe and well maintained? (Select all that apply)
The other Pilates instructors on the team, every instructor needs to be responsible for keeping up the equipment; Studio Management or Owners; I, as a Pilates instructor, do. I should check for any malfunctions before every class
Listed below are different modifications and progressions, but not all the modifications and progressions available, for a client that needs to develop the strength to perform the full Plank on the Mat. Please rank them in progressing order to fill in the blanks below:
At first, I would cue my client into the (First Exercise), until she/he developed the strength to perform that exercise with correct form.
Then, the next exercise I would cue into the (Second Exercise).
Then once she/he is ready, I would cue my client into the (Third Exercise).
Then I would cue my client into the (Fourth Exercise) once she/he is ready.
Then once ready, I would cue my client into the full Plank on Mat.
- Quadrupled variations
- Plank with knees
- Plank with forearms
- Full Plank
You are evaluating a client for the first time and find they have a major anterior tilt in their pelvis and no injuries in the past. The client has been cleared to begin a fitness plan after not having exercised or worked out for the past 4 years. What moves would you make sure to teach the client in their first workout?
Bridge, Roll Up, Quadruped
Who inspired Joseph’s passion for movement?
All of the options (People “doing” life, Animals in nature, His parents and their active & healthy lifestyles)
If a client is supinating their feet during articulated bridges, what might you offer for support? (Select all that apply)
A ball between their ankles