FMS(FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN) CERTIFICATION EXAM |COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED EXPERT SOLUTIONS |2026 LATEST UPDATED
1. What does the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) assess?: It captures fundamental movements, motor control
within movement patterns, and competence of basic movements.
2. What is the primary purpose of the FMS?: To determine the greatest area of movement deficiency, demonstrate
limitations or asymmetries, and correlate these with an outcome.
3. What is the website for the Functional Movement Screen?: www.functionalmovement.com
4. What are the three levels of movement explored by FMS?: Fundamental Level,
Transitional Level, and Functional Level.
5. What movements are included in the Fundamental Level of FMS?: Supine, prone, rolling, quadruped, crawling.
6. What movements are included in the Transitional Level of FMS?: Sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
7. What movements are included in the Functional Level of FMS?: Vertical stance and gait.
8. What are the three Movement Principles of FMS?: Natural Principle, Ethical Principle, and
Practical Principle.
9. What does the Natural Principle of FMS emphasize?: We should move first well, then move often.
10. What does the Ethical Principle of FMS focus on?: Protecting, correcting, and developing the movement of
those in our care.
11. What does the Practical Principle of FMS entail?: Creating systems that enforce the FMS philosophy.
12. What is the Optimum Performance Pyramid?: A model that illustrates the relationship between Skill,
Performance, and Movement.
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, 13. What is the significance of the Under-Powered Performance Pyramid?: It highlights the relationship between
Skill, Performance, and Movement when performance is lacking.
14. What factors can increase the likelihood of injury in athletes?: Right to left sided strength and flexibility
imbalances, previous injury, asymmetry, and pain.
15. What is the first rule of FMS?: Mobility FIRST.
16. Why is quality proprioception important in FMS?: Quality stability is driven by quality proprioception, which
is not possible with limitations in mobility.
17 How does flexibility contrast with movement in FMS?: Flexibility must be considered in relation to movement
capabilities.
18. What is the primary purpose of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)?: To assess movement patterns and
identify imbalances or weaknesses.
19. Is the FMS a diagnostic tool?: No, it is a screening tool performed on individuals without pathology.
20. What does the FMS aim to locate in a movement pattern?: The body's weak link.
21. How many movement tests are included in the FMS?: Seven movement tests.
22. What is the maximum score for each FMS test?: A maximum score of 3.
23. What does a score of zero indicate in the FMS?: Pain is present during the movement.
24. What should be done if a client receives a score of zero on the FMS?: Refer to an appropriate medical
professional.
25. What are the key components assessed in the FMS?: Mobility and stability.
26. What is the goal of the FMS scoring system?: To create a baseline and work towards achieving at least 2's on
each movement screen.
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED EXPERT SOLUTIONS |2026 LATEST UPDATED
1. What does the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) assess?: It captures fundamental movements, motor control
within movement patterns, and competence of basic movements.
2. What is the primary purpose of the FMS?: To determine the greatest area of movement deficiency, demonstrate
limitations or asymmetries, and correlate these with an outcome.
3. What is the website for the Functional Movement Screen?: www.functionalmovement.com
4. What are the three levels of movement explored by FMS?: Fundamental Level,
Transitional Level, and Functional Level.
5. What movements are included in the Fundamental Level of FMS?: Supine, prone, rolling, quadruped, crawling.
6. What movements are included in the Transitional Level of FMS?: Sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
7. What movements are included in the Functional Level of FMS?: Vertical stance and gait.
8. What are the three Movement Principles of FMS?: Natural Principle, Ethical Principle, and
Practical Principle.
9. What does the Natural Principle of FMS emphasize?: We should move first well, then move often.
10. What does the Ethical Principle of FMS focus on?: Protecting, correcting, and developing the movement of
those in our care.
11. What does the Practical Principle of FMS entail?: Creating systems that enforce the FMS philosophy.
12. What is the Optimum Performance Pyramid?: A model that illustrates the relationship between Skill,
Performance, and Movement.
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, 13. What is the significance of the Under-Powered Performance Pyramid?: It highlights the relationship between
Skill, Performance, and Movement when performance is lacking.
14. What factors can increase the likelihood of injury in athletes?: Right to left sided strength and flexibility
imbalances, previous injury, asymmetry, and pain.
15. What is the first rule of FMS?: Mobility FIRST.
16. Why is quality proprioception important in FMS?: Quality stability is driven by quality proprioception, which
is not possible with limitations in mobility.
17 How does flexibility contrast with movement in FMS?: Flexibility must be considered in relation to movement
capabilities.
18. What is the primary purpose of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)?: To assess movement patterns and
identify imbalances or weaknesses.
19. Is the FMS a diagnostic tool?: No, it is a screening tool performed on individuals without pathology.
20. What does the FMS aim to locate in a movement pattern?: The body's weak link.
21. How many movement tests are included in the FMS?: Seven movement tests.
22. What is the maximum score for each FMS test?: A maximum score of 3.
23. What does a score of zero indicate in the FMS?: Pain is present during the movement.
24. What should be done if a client receives a score of zero on the FMS?: Refer to an appropriate medical
professional.
25. What are the key components assessed in the FMS?: Mobility and stability.
26. What is the goal of the FMS scoring system?: To create a baseline and work towards achieving at least 2's on
each movement screen.
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