FMS Exam Questions with Verified Correct
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Functional Movement System was formed in order to improve _____________________.
all of the above
(performance, fitness, rehabilitation, reduce risk for injury)
Observing a client's fundamental movements will allow professionals to develop and
enhance a client's workout or training plan and/or take a proactive approach to dealing
with the client's movement dysfunction.
True
An individuals ability to perform sports specific movement skills (i.e. "athletic skills")
are a good indicator of their ability to score highly on the functional movement screen.
False
The functional movement screen will assist the movement professional in determining
the greatest areas of __________________.
All of the above
(movement deficiency, movement limitation, and movement asymmetry)
The functional movement screen is comprised of ______________________ movement
tests.
seven
The functional movement screen is comprised of tests that require both movement,
mobility, and stability.
True
, Most people are unable perform skillful activities, or engage in most physical activities,
unless they are capable of efficiently and accurately performing the movements tested in
the functional movement screen.
False
The purpose of the deep squat movement pattern is to assess
all of the above
(postural control, core stability, extremity mobility)
Limited mobility in the lower extremity when performing the deep squat movement
pattern, may be due to inadequate mobility of the thoracic spine.
False
When performing the deep squat movement pattern. If the client is unable to achieve a
score of three (3), a board should be placed under the heels of the client and the test
repeated.
True
The inline lunge movement pattern challenges ____________________.
all of the above
(spine stabilization; hip and knee mobility; hip, knee and ankle stability)
The incline lunge movement pattern is a component of deceleration movements and
direction changes.
True
The active straight raise movement pattern is designed to assess upper body strength
and core stabilization.
Answers
Functional Movement System was formed in order to improve _____________________.
all of the above
(performance, fitness, rehabilitation, reduce risk for injury)
Observing a client's fundamental movements will allow professionals to develop and
enhance a client's workout or training plan and/or take a proactive approach to dealing
with the client's movement dysfunction.
True
An individuals ability to perform sports specific movement skills (i.e. "athletic skills")
are a good indicator of their ability to score highly on the functional movement screen.
False
The functional movement screen will assist the movement professional in determining
the greatest areas of __________________.
All of the above
(movement deficiency, movement limitation, and movement asymmetry)
The functional movement screen is comprised of ______________________ movement
tests.
seven
The functional movement screen is comprised of tests that require both movement,
mobility, and stability.
True
, Most people are unable perform skillful activities, or engage in most physical activities,
unless they are capable of efficiently and accurately performing the movements tested in
the functional movement screen.
False
The purpose of the deep squat movement pattern is to assess
all of the above
(postural control, core stability, extremity mobility)
Limited mobility in the lower extremity when performing the deep squat movement
pattern, may be due to inadequate mobility of the thoracic spine.
False
When performing the deep squat movement pattern. If the client is unable to achieve a
score of three (3), a board should be placed under the heels of the client and the test
repeated.
True
The inline lunge movement pattern challenges ____________________.
all of the above
(spine stabilization; hip and knee mobility; hip, knee and ankle stability)
The incline lunge movement pattern is a component of deceleration movements and
direction changes.
True
The active straight raise movement pattern is designed to assess upper body strength
and core stabilization.
