Club Pilates Written Exam | 152 Verified Questions and Answers with Complete Soluti ons | Latest Update 2024 Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. - Answer False Mermaid cannot be modified and should not be done unless the client is ready. - 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? - 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? - Answer Heels lower and Lift What are the contraindications for Swan on the Reformer? - Answer Pregnancy, shoulder replacement, slipped disc, osteoporosis When is a client ready to jump? - 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. - Answer False What are the elements of good flow programming when teaching group Pilates classes? - Answer Progressions, Transitions, Creative Sequencing During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should be in a neutral position. - Answer True How is footwork on the jumpboard different. than footwork on the reformer? - 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 What is the safest way to complete the arm facing side series? - Answer Having the client sit on the carriage or long box 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 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 What are the four main muscles emphasized during footwork on the reformer? - Answer Transverse Abdominis, Contralateral Obliques, Glutes, Hamstrings Clients should always be in thoracic extension when jumping supine on the jumpboard? - Answer False 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 How many springs should be on during Short Box Series? - Answer ALL springs 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) Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key indicators of how the client's functional patterns may have created misalignments - Answer True 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 Pick the correct group of contraindications for articulation during Bridge on the Reformer. - Answer Pregnancy, hip replacements, slipped disc, osteoporosis Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back muscles and posterior chain overall. - Answer True The postural muscles are stabilizers during Presentation. - Answer 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? - 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. Supine Arms in Straps Lower and Lift is done in which plane of motion? - Answer All planes Full Teaser on the reformer is performed on the Short Box. - Answer False (Full Teaser should be done on the long box) 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 Which is the "best" way to transition? - Answer 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. - Answer True After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you should always start their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT articulation - Answer False
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