NASM Stretching and Flexibility Exam
Review 2026/2027 – Study Guide &
Practice Questions
Which system within the body is addressed with integrated stretching? - correct
answer-The connective tissue system
Which of the following is the second definition of fascia according to the Fascial
Research Society? - correct answer-A three-dimensional continuum of soft,
collagen-containing, loose, and dense fibrous connective tissues that permeate
the body.
Which of the following is the first definition of fascia according to the Fascial
Research Society? - correct answer-A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other
dissectible aggregations of connective tissue that forms beneath the skin to
attach, enclose, and separate muscles and other internal organs.
What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints which must be observed to determine
proper alignment of the HMS? - correct answer-Feet/ankles, knees, LPHC,
shoulders, head and neck
Which of the following may be included in an individualized integrated stretching
program? - correct answer-Self-myofascial techniques, specific corrective
stretches, dynamic stretches for warm-ups and recovery stretches for cool downs.
, Which of the following are benefits of stretching experienced by clients? - correct
answer-Improvement in stability and balance.
Which of the following is an example of a potential lower body compensation
pattern that could result in more proximal faulty positions? - correct answer-A
pronated foot-ankle complex, internally rotated knee and hip with anteriorly
rotated pelvis.
Which of the following describes the Fascial System (FS) model? - correct answer-
An expansion of the idea that a complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote
musculoskeletal regions and connective tissues.
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? - correct answer-It
shifts towards a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground
substance of fascia.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching
approach? - correct answer-Biodynamic
Utilizing the sponge metaphor, what type of human tissue could be described as a
dry, stiff sponge? - correct answer-Dehydrated, immobile, inflamed tissue
Which of the following is the liquid crystalline form of water found throughout
connective tissue? - correct answer-Bound water
Review 2026/2027 – Study Guide &
Practice Questions
Which system within the body is addressed with integrated stretching? - correct
answer-The connective tissue system
Which of the following is the second definition of fascia according to the Fascial
Research Society? - correct answer-A three-dimensional continuum of soft,
collagen-containing, loose, and dense fibrous connective tissues that permeate
the body.
Which of the following is the first definition of fascia according to the Fascial
Research Society? - correct answer-A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other
dissectible aggregations of connective tissue that forms beneath the skin to
attach, enclose, and separate muscles and other internal organs.
What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints which must be observed to determine
proper alignment of the HMS? - correct answer-Feet/ankles, knees, LPHC,
shoulders, head and neck
Which of the following may be included in an individualized integrated stretching
program? - correct answer-Self-myofascial techniques, specific corrective
stretches, dynamic stretches for warm-ups and recovery stretches for cool downs.
, Which of the following are benefits of stretching experienced by clients? - correct
answer-Improvement in stability and balance.
Which of the following is an example of a potential lower body compensation
pattern that could result in more proximal faulty positions? - correct answer-A
pronated foot-ankle complex, internally rotated knee and hip with anteriorly
rotated pelvis.
Which of the following describes the Fascial System (FS) model? - correct answer-
An expansion of the idea that a complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote
musculoskeletal regions and connective tissues.
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? - correct answer-It
shifts towards a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground
substance of fascia.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching
approach? - correct answer-Biodynamic
Utilizing the sponge metaphor, what type of human tissue could be described as a
dry, stiff sponge? - correct answer-Dehydrated, immobile, inflamed tissue
Which of the following is the liquid crystalline form of water found throughout
connective tissue? - correct answer-Bound water
