Pilates Level 1-Module 2

Question 1

2. A healthy student should be performing all of the Intro Mat exercises fairly well before being given any new ‘add-in’ exercises.

False
True

Answer 1

true

Question 2

3. There is a natural balance and counterbalance inherent in the order.

False
True

Answer 2

true

Question 3

4. To best progress a student, the Mat and Reformer exercises are always added into the system in the order they appear in the exercise list.

False
True

Answer 3

false

Question 4

5. All of the following are Critical Connections EXCEPT:

Three Anchors
Eyes to navel
Rib to Scapula and Scapula to Rib
Heel to Seat

Answer 4

eyes to navel

Question 5

7. During a first lesson a new student is in a ___________ stage of learning.

Associative
Cognitive
Automatic
Autonomic

Answer 5

cognitive

Question 6

8. The Transition from Swan I Neck Roll to Shoulder Bridge Prep is:

Lie prone with hands under forehead
Perform ISO-Abs
Push back to Rest
Roll to your side with knees bent

Answer 6

Push back to Rest

Question 7

9. The correct order for the Abdominal Series is: Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, “Lower Lifts”, “Scissors”, Criss Cross.

False
True

Answer 7

false

Question 8

The arms move from the ______ and the legs move from the _______ are concepts that are part of the Language of Pilates and help students to understand initiation and execution.

Back, Front
Front, Back
Ribs, Hips
Center, Center

Answer 8

back, front

Question 9

1. The name of the exercise in the Side Kick Series that is ‘added in’ is:

Big Circles
Circles
Little Circles
Inner Thigh Circles

Answer 9

circles

Question 10

6. The Critical Connections are terms that help a student:

Advance their practice

Connect the powerhouse to the rest of the body

All of these are benefits of working with the Critical Connections activated

Work more deeply from the center outward

Answer 10

All of these are benefits of working with the Critical Connections activated

Question 11

1. When a student moves beyond the Intro level you no longer should teach Fundamentals.

True
False

Answer 11

false

Question 12

2. Do not progress a student in Short Box Twist Only to the Twist and Reach until they have demonstrated that they can:

Maintain the ‘lift’ when the do the “Twist Only” version

Perform all of the other Short Box Series Exercises well

Arch their back while performing lateral flexion

Explain to you, the instructor, where to look during the exercise

Answer 12

Maintain the ‘lift’ when the do the “Twist Only” version

Question 13

3. The last exercise in the Short Box Series is the:

Twist & Reach
Tree-Front
Side Sit-Ups
Arch Back

Answer 13

side sit-ups

Question 14

4. The Power Circle exercises can be taught during Part C or D of the Session Format.

True
False

Answer 14

false

Question 15

5. When teaching Power Circle for Part D/Endings, it is alright to just end with Seated Knees & Feet

True
False

Answer 15

false

Question 16

6. Lordotic posture is accompanied by tight _____ muscles.

Upper Back
Low Back
Abdominals
Gluteals

Answer 16

low back

Question 17

7. With Lordotic Posture a person may exhibit an exaggerated _______ curve.

Lumbar
Thoracic
Cervical
Sacral

Answer 17

lumbar

Question 18

9. Your student is having trouble rolling their pelvis in Short Box Series Round on the reformer you might:

Have them set up backward

Omit this exercise from Short Box Series.

Put a small barrel on top of the short box on the reformer

Teach it on the Ladder Barrel

Answer 18

Teach it on the Ladder Barrel

Question 19

8. Kyphosis can be either in the lumbar or thoracic spine.

True
False

Answer 19

true

Question 20

10. What exercises move down in the Beginning Reformer Exercise Order when Short Spine Massage is introduced?

Stomach Massage Series
Short Box Series
Frog & Leg Circles
Knee Stretch Series

Answer 20

frog and leg circles

Question 21

1. Creating a Building Block can include all of the following EXCEPT:

Working more proximally
Shortening the range of motion
Using “helping hands”
Moving to a different piece of equipment

Answer 21

Moving to a different piece of equipment

Question 22

2. A Building Block must meet the original goal of the exercise, while a preparatory exercise can mark the spot and help the student gain flexibility and strength needed for the exercise without necessarily meeting the goal of that exercise.

True
False

Answer 22

true

Question 23

3. A Barrel can be thought of as a curved mat.

True
False

Answer 23

true

Question 24

4. Modifications are given to students who are generally tight and/or weak.

True
False

Answer 24

false

Question 25

5. Which of these Cadillac Exercises is a ‘breathing’ exercise: Monkey The Roll Back Chest Expansion Long Back Stretch

Answer 25

chest expansion

Question 26

6. A student is too tight to put their feet on the Push Through Bar when holding it with their hands to set up for Monkey. You… Have them hold the side rails of the Push Through Bar Keep their legs long and do the upper body portion only Wait until they are more flexible Tie their hands on the side rails with a band to provide more room

Answer 26

Wait until they are more flexible

Question 27

7. Touch Techniques are a part of the ___________ in the 5 Part Formula for Success. Presentation Skills Teaching Methodology Peak Progression for Teachers Safe spotting guidelines

Answer 27

presentation skills

Question 28

8. A student is struggling to listen and focus. This shows a lack of which Pilates Principle: Control Focus Concentration Coordination

Answer 28

concentration

Question 29

9. You do not need to do mat work with a student who is only coming to learn the reformer and doesn’t like mat. True False

Answer 29

false

Question 30

10. A teacher’s posture: Is a reflection of their ability to touch and cue Reflect their Pilates practice Should be supported by learning on a wall, ball or chair Does not really matter as it’s the students that matters.

Answer 30

Reflect their Pilates practice

Question 31

2. A Sign of Readiness for the Short Spine Massage is: The ability to listen The ability to lift the hips The ability to keep the ribs and hips apart and not allow them to collapse into each other. All of the aforementioned

Answer 31

All of the aforementioned

Question 32

3. Knowing the Signs of Readiness for an exercise will help you to determine: What your student is good at How to create modifications What to add into the session for mat and reformer Where your student is tight

Answer 32

What to add into the session for mat and reformer

Question 33

4. An example of a ______ touch would be placing your hand over the student’s navel on the Hundred to help them keep their back on the mat. Move into Move away from Guiding Stabilizing

Answer 33

move away from

Question 34

5. 'Challenge the ideal' is one of the ______________. Teaching Methodology rules Progression Guidelines Safety Factors Presentation Skills elements

Answer 34

progression guidelines

Question 35

6. Your student is nearing the end of the lesson and seems to lose concentration. This is an indicator that you may be: Boring Progressing them too quickly Not cueing enough Running behind and should pick up the pace

Answer 35

Progressing them too quickly

Question 36

7. Tools to help you with progression include which of the following? Pilates Principles Key Concepts The 4 S's All of the aforementioned

Answer 36

all of the aforementioned

Question 37

8. Use a thought process based on your ________ to determine what to add in to your student’s session. Inituition Teaching goals Observation and analysis Reading

Answer 37

Observation and analysis Required Answer

Question 38

9. “In order to do exercise A my student should have the physical ability to do ______ as demonstrated by these exercises”, is another way of thinking about Signs of Readiness. True False

Answer 38

true

Question 39

10. Your student’s One Leg Circle is outside of their frame. You might apply a ____ touch to help them understand the size of the circle to make. Guiding Stabilizing Move into Move away from

Answer 39

guiding

Question 40

1. Shapes in Space are patterns that repeat in Pilates exercises with different relationships to gravity and... in different planes in real life on different apparatus posture

Answer 40

on different apparatus