_____________<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> to get the front of their body warm.
bridging variations, hundreds<\/p>\n\n\n\nHaving both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic chain and this is good for clients with low back issues.
True or false
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. They have been cleared to start a fitness routine after having not worked out in the past 4 years. What moves would you teach them in their first work out?
bridge, roll up, quadruped<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the chest lift, the client should maintain their neutral pelvis.
true or false
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During Teaser, how does bending the knees into the chest change the exercise?
changes the intent of exercise; once master, they can progress<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In what plane of motion is the Hundred?
sagittal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which method of journaling do we suggest using through the course?
rapid fire journaling<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pilates Metrics has all of the entire exercise library uploaded in it so that I can utilize it for helping my do my practice teaching hours, observation hours, assistant teaching and self practice.
true or false
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the best order of movement to start with if your client had an old injury, works all the time, and is “just getting back to moving?”
roll down, footwork, bridge variation, hands in straps\/ supine abs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the best way to evaluate the ROM (Range of Motion) of your client’s ankles?
heel lower & lift<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a client with valgus knees, what is the most effective positioning and prop to use during Footwork?
Feet parallel with the Magic Circle being held at the outside of the upper knee area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Footwork on the Reformer is most closely related to which real-life activity?
sitting down & standing up<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Footwork on the Jumpboard and the foot bar are exactly the same.
true or false
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clients who can do footwork on the Reformer are ready for jumping on the Jumpboard.
true or false
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How is footwork on the Jumpboard different than Footwork on the Reformer Footbar?
When using the Jumpboard, there is more surface area under the foot which elicits a reaction closer to real life than the Footbar on the Reformer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes?
Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which is the “best” way to transition?
Instructor changes the springs while clients do a different move to distract them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the 4 main muscles are emphasized during Footwork on the Reformer?
Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain overall.
true or false
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion in a hinge NOT articulation.
true or false
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pick the correct group of contraindications for bridging exercises.
Pregnancy, Hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoperosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle on the low back.
true or false
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Single Leg Bridge variations are a good introduction to lateral strength and flexion of the spine.
true or false
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the most advanced variation of Bridge and why?
Semi Circle – it incorporates multiple variations of spinal articulations and requires clients to have impeccable proprioceptive awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transverse Abdominis for stabilization, Hip Flexors to hold legs in place and Latissimus Dorsi & the Long head of the tricep for arm movement
Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Lower and Lift, Scissors, Helicopters, Criss-Cross, Frogs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What moves must a client successfully complete before trying Coordination?
Arms in straps & Tricep Press with thoracic flexion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation.
true or false
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is Shave the head more advanced than Hug a Tree?
Keeping the torso neutral while hinging forward involved which requires more upper body strength and control<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many springs should be on during Short Box Series?
one springs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 facing the ceiling.
true or false
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box.
true or false
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pulling Straps Series develops posterior chain strength which beneficial for better posture.
true or false
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the best list of contraindications for Swan on the Reformer?
Pregnancy, Hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoperosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why would you place the leg straps above your client’s knees during Feet in Straps series?
if your client needed a smaller ROM in the hip joint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During Side Lying Legs in Straps series, the spine should be in a neutral position.
true or false
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During Side-Lying Leg in Strap series, when the leg sweeps forward, it should only sweep to the point that the hip and leg do not rotate or shift.
true or false
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the safest way to complete the Arms Facing Side series?
having the client sit on the carriage or long box<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion?
sagittal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready.
true or false
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make a move more difficult on the reformer you should add more resistance.
true or false
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following invented the Springboard?
Ellie Herman<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When performing supine leg series at the Springboard, what number should the leg springs be hooked on to?
4 or 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which is not an anatomical piece of Springboard?
trapeze bar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What piece of apparatus does the Springboard mirror?
tower end of cadillac<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Chest Expansion standing facing the Springboard, the springs should be at which height?
shoulder height<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What exercise cannot be performed at the Springboard?
push thru on back<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is unique about the Springboard that sets it apart from the Reformer?
A student has more opportunities to work unilaterally<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student has a herniated disc, what exercise can the student safely perform at the Springboard?
thigh stretch<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What exercise is helpful for a client with kyphotic shoulders?
swan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What two pieces of apparatus does the Cadillac merge?
reformer & trapeze table<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How should the Cadillac be set up when performing Scapula Isolations?
push thru bar with springs from above<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What’s the easiest variation of the Teaser at the Cadillac?
with knees bent and feet grounded<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is imperative when using the Push Thru Bar with springs hooked on from below?
safety strap must be on<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student has very tight hamstrings, where should their head be placed when doing footwork using the Push Thru Bar with springs from below?
head closer to edge of mat near push thru bar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Would Guillotine be a safe exercise to perform with someone with arthritis in their cervical spine?
no<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is Cat Walkover approachable to the average, general population of students?
no<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a student with very tight shoulders, which of the following exercises could the student perform with the most success?
swan
push thru prone
kneeling cat
inversion scissors
kneeling cat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a unique feature of the Cadillac versus the Reformer?
more exercises can be done on cadillac<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What piece of apparatus came first: the Springboard or the Cadillac?
cadillac<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the name of the metal appliance on which you hook the springs on?
cactus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many spring settings are available on the EXO Chair?
8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What type of student would be available to use the Chair for footwork?
student w hip replacement
student w knee replacement
student who is pregnant
none
all
all<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the Chair, a student would be able to perform:
mermaid
roll over
swan
all
none
all<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When performing any standing work on the Chair, where should the Chair be placed?
near the teacher & something stable and supportive<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What exercise would be safest for a beginning student to attempt on the Chair?
standing leg work
pike
seated footwork
mountain climber
seated footwork<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student is supinating their feet while performing seated footwork on the Chair, what suggestion might you offer?
offer them prop like a ball to help their foot & ankle alignment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student is 6 feet tall and has a hip replacement, what adjustments might you make so the student could attempt seated footwork on the Chair?
lower the pedal & edit the springs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following students would not be permitted to attempt Pikes on the Chair?
prenatal
has vertigo
first timer
has osteoporosis
All not allowed except first time student<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What nickname does the Spine Corrector have?
barrel
small barell
pilates arc
all
all<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What pieces make up the anatomy of the Spine Corrector?
the barrel & the step<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What exercise cannot be performed on the Spine Corrector?
plank
teaser
leg work
teaser<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What exercise would be omitted for a student with a knee replacement?
rotation w attitude<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What exercise should a student with a herniated disc omit from their Spine Corrector practice?
roll over<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student has a bulging disc, what type of bridge could they perform on the Spine Corrector?
shoulder bridge w single leg extension & hinging bridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When performing Prone Spinal Extension, what should the teacher be doing?
watching their form & alignment, assisting student w cues, and cueing student for proper breath & quality of motion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What student is allowed to do Inversions on the Spine Corrector?
A student with a bulging disc in their cervical spine
A student with osteoporosis
Correct! A student with a fractured toe
A student with vertigo
a student w fractured toe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student had trouble performing exercises that require balance, which exercise might a teacher omit until the student is ready?
Side Lying Leg work
Roll Down
Prone Spinal Extension
Obliques with Flexion
side lying leg work<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What exercise can be done on the Spine Corrector and not on the Mat?
Grasshopper
Side Lying Leg work
One Arm press
Push Up
one arm press<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What pieces on the Ladder Barrel are adjustable?
space between barrel & ladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When a student with fused vertebrae is performing Short Box Series on the Ladder Barrel, which variation should they omit?
flexion with rotation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What piece of the Ladder Barrel must the teacher use to adjust the Ladder Barrel?
the pedal & handles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the safest exercise for a student to perform on the Ladder Barrel?
side bends<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When MUST the instructor be hands on, supporting the student for safety?
flat back lower & lift<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the determining factor to change the positioning of the Ladder Barrel?
height
leg length
arm length
all
all<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the most advanced variation of the seated series on the Ladder Barrel?
hip twist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When a student is performing Quad Stretches at the Ladder Barrel, what form\/alignment is the teacher looking for?
ASIS in line w one another<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student experiences Vertigo from time to time, what exercise would you omit from their Ladder Barrel work?
Ballet Stretches
Side bends
Flat Back leg Series
Seated Short Box round back
flat back leg series<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student had a knee replacement, what exercise would be better to perform on the Ladder Barrel versus the Spine Corrector?
side Lying Series
Correct Answer Side Bends
Prone Swan Dive
Prone Scissors
side bends<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are postural changes that can occur in pregnancy?
Lumbar spine lordosis, anterior pelvic tilt and slight kyphosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patello-Femoral Pain Sydnrome (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:
An imbalance of the VMO, weak VMO with improper timing of the muscle firing and improper patella tracking<\/p>\n\n\n\n
True or False: Students with a hip replacement will eventually be able to move their knee and hip beyond 90 degrees.
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a student with a spinal fusion, what exercises would be appropriate to attempt?
articulating bridges
supine arms w flexion & leg extension
quadruped balance & mod plank
quadruped balance challenge & mod plank<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of extension appropriate for students with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)?
yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the best and safest spinal movement for a student with Spinal Stenosis to perform exercises?
neutral<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following description describes which posture listed below: “Extended upper cervical spine and a flexed lower cervical spine and upper thoracic spine with protracted scapulae.”
forward head posture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student has Hyperlordosis, what programming would be most appropriate?
strengthen abs
stretch glutes
strength hamstrings
strengthen hip flexors
strengthen abs & hamstrings
strengthen abs & hamstrings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is an example of a local stabilizer for the spine?
multifidus & diaphgragm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
True or False: A student with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting for extended periods of time.
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What does TRX stand for?
Total body resistance exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the Six Sins in the TRX format?
slacking, sagging, sawing, scraping, stopping, starting incorrectly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
True or False: The foot cradles are not adjustable.
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When anchored at the proper height and the Suspension Trainer is fully lengthened, the bottom of the foot cradles should hang __<\/strong> inches off the ground.
3<\/p>\n\n\n\nTrue or False: The Equalizer Loop hangs 7 to 9 feet off the ground.
false<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
True or False: Intensity = Resistance + Stability
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the TRX cueing convention, what does the “A” mean in the acronym NAPS-MR?
adjustment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From shortest to the longest length of the Suspension Trainer, which order of strap length is correct?
fully shortened, mid length, mid calf, fully lengthened<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the TRX Reverse Plank with Hip Abduction. what is the correct body position?
ground facing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who is the founder of Functional Standing Movement (FSM)?
Leslee Bender<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What props and tools are used in FSM?
gliders, ball, barre, springboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many planes of motion are addressed in FSM?
3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is something the teacher should check with the student before performing Calf Lengthening?
the student has neutral leg & ankle placement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What spinal position are we maintaining while performing Earthquake?
neutral<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What follows Glute Lengthening in the Warm Up?
hip lengthening<\/p>\n\n\n\n
True or False: Working only in a pain free range of motion is important so students can perform exercises with success.
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sagittal Plane is either anterior or posterior of the body and is affected by gravity. Therefore most have a shortened tight front anterior muscles like the Rectus Abdominis and weak posterior muscles like the __<\/strong>.
glutes<\/p>\n\n\n\nTrue or False: The three different textures on the GRID roller that mimic the palm, fingers, and fingertips.
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When performing the Piriformis Release, what is the correct order of execution?
leg lifts, external rotation, pivots<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When performing the Foot Release, what is the correct programming?
roll four times, span four times<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many zones are there in each body part when performing self myofascial release?
2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
True or False: Students with certain health limitations or concerns should consult their physician before performing self myofascial techniques
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
True or False: It is average for students to feel levels of discomfort, but don’t push students into a feeling of pain.
true<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Calf Release using the GRID roller, you roll and then _<\/em>?
span<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow many passes are performed in the Psoas Release?
3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the below are benefits to post exercise foam rolling?
flush tissue
create pliability
initiate recovery process
all
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