IBAM TEST 1 EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Dynamic Stretching. Answer: -Continuous movement patterns that
mimic the exercise or sport to be performed.
-Purpose is to improve flexibility for a given sport or activity
⩥ Ballistic Stretching. Answer: -Used for athletic drills
-Repeated bouncing movement to stretch targeted muscle group.
-Triggers stretch reflex and may increase risk for injury
-Safe if done from low to high-velocity and followed by static stretching
⩥ Active Isolated Stretching (AIS). Answer: -Held only 2 seconds at a
time.
-Several sets with specific # of reps and gradually increase resistance by
a few degrees each rep
⩥ Myofascial Release. Answer: -Uses a foam roller (or something
similar)
-Relieves tension and improves flexibility in the FASCIA (system of
connective tissues that covers the whole body) and underlying muscle. -
Small continuous back-and-forth movements
,-Over an area of 2-6 in. for 30-60 sec
-Amount of pressure is determined by client's pain tolerance
⩥ Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF). Answer: -Use of
AUTOGENIC and RECIPROCAL inhibition
-3 forms:
-Hold-Relax
-Contract-Relax
-Hold-Relax with agonist contraction
⩥ Hold-Relax PNF. Answer: 1) Passive 10-sec pre-stretch
2) Hold and resist applied force, causing isometric contraction in the
target muscle group, for 6 secs
3) Relax muscle group and passively stretch; hold for 30 sec to increase
ROM
4) Greater stretch in final phase due to AUTOGENIC inhibition
⩥ Contract-Relax PNF. Answer: 1) Passive 10-sec pre-stretch
2) Trainer applies resistance, counteracting client's force of concentric
contraction of target muscle group, w/out completely restricting joint
through its ROM.
3)Relax muscle group and passively stretch; hold for 30 sec to increase
ROM
4) Greater stretch during final phase due to AUTOGENIC inhibition
,⩥ Hold-Relax with Agonist Contraction PNF. Answer: 1)Relax muscle
group and passively stretch.
2) Concentrically contract opposing muscle group (of muscle group
that's targeted); hold for 30 sec to increase ROM
3) Greater stretch during final phase due to RECIPROCAL and
AUTOGENIC inhibition
⩥ Health Risk Appraisal. Answer: -A screening that addresses:
-signs and symptoms of disease
-risk factors
-family history
-Info can help ID the presence of CVD, Pulmonary, or other diseases.
⩥ PAR-Q. Answer: -Brief, self-administered medical questionnaire
-Safe pre-exercise screening measure for low-to-moderate (but not
vigorous) exercise training
⩥ ACSM Risk Stratification. Answer: -More comprehensive risk-
factoring process
-Determined by # of points.
- 1 or less is LOW-RISK
- > or =2 is MEDIUM RISK
, - Being symptomatic or having known disease is HIGH RISK
⩥ Suggestions for Low-Risk Individuals. Answer: -Medical exam or
Doctor supervision is not necessary
-
⩥ Suggestions for Moderate-Risk Individuals. Answer: -Medical exam
is not necessary for moderate exercise but is recommended for vigorous
exercise.
-No doctor supervision necessary for submaximal test but is
recommended for maximal test.
⩥ Suggestions for High-Risk Individuals. Answer: -Medical exam and
doctor supervision is recommended
⩥ Moderate-Intensity Exercise. Answer: -40-60% of VO2R (VO2 Max -
resting VO2) or HRR
-VT1 is recommended upper limit
⩥ Kinetic Chain. Answer: -Combination of several successively
arranged joints making a complex motor unit.
-Either open or closed.
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Dynamic Stretching. Answer: -Continuous movement patterns that
mimic the exercise or sport to be performed.
-Purpose is to improve flexibility for a given sport or activity
⩥ Ballistic Stretching. Answer: -Used for athletic drills
-Repeated bouncing movement to stretch targeted muscle group.
-Triggers stretch reflex and may increase risk for injury
-Safe if done from low to high-velocity and followed by static stretching
⩥ Active Isolated Stretching (AIS). Answer: -Held only 2 seconds at a
time.
-Several sets with specific # of reps and gradually increase resistance by
a few degrees each rep
⩥ Myofascial Release. Answer: -Uses a foam roller (or something
similar)
-Relieves tension and improves flexibility in the FASCIA (system of
connective tissues that covers the whole body) and underlying muscle. -
Small continuous back-and-forth movements
,-Over an area of 2-6 in. for 30-60 sec
-Amount of pressure is determined by client's pain tolerance
⩥ Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF). Answer: -Use of
AUTOGENIC and RECIPROCAL inhibition
-3 forms:
-Hold-Relax
-Contract-Relax
-Hold-Relax with agonist contraction
⩥ Hold-Relax PNF. Answer: 1) Passive 10-sec pre-stretch
2) Hold and resist applied force, causing isometric contraction in the
target muscle group, for 6 secs
3) Relax muscle group and passively stretch; hold for 30 sec to increase
ROM
4) Greater stretch in final phase due to AUTOGENIC inhibition
⩥ Contract-Relax PNF. Answer: 1) Passive 10-sec pre-stretch
2) Trainer applies resistance, counteracting client's force of concentric
contraction of target muscle group, w/out completely restricting joint
through its ROM.
3)Relax muscle group and passively stretch; hold for 30 sec to increase
ROM
4) Greater stretch during final phase due to AUTOGENIC inhibition
,⩥ Hold-Relax with Agonist Contraction PNF. Answer: 1)Relax muscle
group and passively stretch.
2) Concentrically contract opposing muscle group (of muscle group
that's targeted); hold for 30 sec to increase ROM
3) Greater stretch during final phase due to RECIPROCAL and
AUTOGENIC inhibition
⩥ Health Risk Appraisal. Answer: -A screening that addresses:
-signs and symptoms of disease
-risk factors
-family history
-Info can help ID the presence of CVD, Pulmonary, or other diseases.
⩥ PAR-Q. Answer: -Brief, self-administered medical questionnaire
-Safe pre-exercise screening measure for low-to-moderate (but not
vigorous) exercise training
⩥ ACSM Risk Stratification. Answer: -More comprehensive risk-
factoring process
-Determined by # of points.
- 1 or less is LOW-RISK
- > or =2 is MEDIUM RISK
, - Being symptomatic or having known disease is HIGH RISK
⩥ Suggestions for Low-Risk Individuals. Answer: -Medical exam or
Doctor supervision is not necessary
-
⩥ Suggestions for Moderate-Risk Individuals. Answer: -Medical exam
is not necessary for moderate exercise but is recommended for vigorous
exercise.
-No doctor supervision necessary for submaximal test but is
recommended for maximal test.
⩥ Suggestions for High-Risk Individuals. Answer: -Medical exam and
doctor supervision is recommended
⩥ Moderate-Intensity Exercise. Answer: -40-60% of VO2R (VO2 Max -
resting VO2) or HRR
-VT1 is recommended upper limit
⩥ Kinetic Chain. Answer: -Combination of several successively
arranged joints making a complex motor unit.
-Either open or closed.
