SCOTT PILATES WRITTEN EXAM

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SCOTT PILATES WRITTEN EXAM

UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT

SOLUTIONS.

Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. - correct answer- False

Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready. - correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- Heels lower and Lift

What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? - correct answer- Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis 1 / 3

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When is a client ready to jump? - correct answer- 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 answer- False

What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes? - correct answer- Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing

During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. - correct answer- True

How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? - correct answer- 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

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What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series?

• correct answer- Having the client sit on the carriage or long

box

What are the major muscles emphasized in supine arms in straps series? - correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings

Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard? - correct answer- False

Pick the correct list of possible matwork variations that could be taught on the reformer with arms in straps. - correct answer-

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