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NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
Terms in this set (240) Q & A
>> How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? -
- correct answer- Daily
>> What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that is
more restricted in movement? -
- correct answer- The client should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the
stretching muscle.
>> What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a client that is
pushing back during a stretch? -
- correct answer- The client should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the
stretching muscle.
>> Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling during a session? -
- correct answer- Interoceptive
>> Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
- correct answer- Improvement of tissue relaxation.
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>> How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? -
- correct answer- Through the hip leaning away
>> Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint is
affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? -
- correct answer- Regional interdependence model
>> Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's capacity to activate
muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate force to complete functional tasks with
the least amount of stress and energy to the HMS? -
- correct answer- Functional efficiency
>> Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help to
optimize and maintain movement? -
- correct answer- Traumatic injury
>> When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -
- correct answer- Before stretching
>> Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client confidence
during a stretching session? -
- correct answer- Consistent practice and feedback with like-minded professionals.
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>> What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program? -
- correct answer- The client should complete all the stretches on one side before moving to the
other side.
>> Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral deltoid raise? -
- correct answer- Superficial front arm net
>> What are important aspects of a clients homework? -
- correct answer- It should be easy to remember and customized
>> Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during lateral
net stretch? -
- correct answer- Allowing the hips to rotate
>> Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching program? -
- correct answer- Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing techniques
are optimized.
>> Which of the following best describes functional movement? -
- correct answer- Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
>> What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? -
- correct answer- Biodynamic
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>> How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes? -
- correct answer- Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension, which helps to increase
flexibility.
>> Which of the following weekend hobbies would the fitness professional be most likely to
find less restrictions in movement and mobility during an initial assessment? -
- correct answer- Dancing
>> Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead squat? -
- correct answer- Deep back net
>> What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement in the
human movement system (HMS)? -
- correct answer- Central nervous system
>> Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? -
- correct answer- Chronically elongated tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing normal
movement.
>> Why is it an excellent idea to check in on a client on the following day after beginning
assisted stretching? -
- correct answer- It can make the client feel cared for and that will add to the beneficial
experiences from the new stretching program.
NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
Terms in this set (240) Q & A
>> How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? -
- correct answer- Daily
>> What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that is
more restricted in movement? -
- correct answer- The client should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the
stretching muscle.
>> What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a client that is
pushing back during a stretch? -
- correct answer- The client should contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the
stretching muscle.
>> Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling during a session? -
- correct answer- Interoceptive
>> Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
- correct answer- Improvement of tissue relaxation.
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>> How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? -
- correct answer- Through the hip leaning away
>> Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint is
affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? -
- correct answer- Regional interdependence model
>> Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's capacity to activate
muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate force to complete functional tasks with
the least amount of stress and energy to the HMS? -
- correct answer- Functional efficiency
>> Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help to
optimize and maintain movement? -
- correct answer- Traumatic injury
>> When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -
- correct answer- Before stretching
>> Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client confidence
during a stretching session? -
- correct answer- Consistent practice and feedback with like-minded professionals.
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>> What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program? -
- correct answer- The client should complete all the stretches on one side before moving to the
other side.
>> Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral deltoid raise? -
- correct answer- Superficial front arm net
>> What are important aspects of a clients homework? -
- correct answer- It should be easy to remember and customized
>> Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during lateral
net stretch? -
- correct answer- Allowing the hips to rotate
>> Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching program? -
- correct answer- Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing techniques
are optimized.
>> Which of the following best describes functional movement? -
- correct answer- Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
>> What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? -
- correct answer- Biodynamic
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>> How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes? -
- correct answer- Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension, which helps to increase
flexibility.
>> Which of the following weekend hobbies would the fitness professional be most likely to
find less restrictions in movement and mobility during an initial assessment? -
- correct answer- Dancing
>> Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead squat? -
- correct answer- Deep back net
>> What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement in the
human movement system (HMS)? -
- correct answer- Central nervous system
>> Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? -
- correct answer- Chronically elongated tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing normal
movement.
>> Why is it an excellent idea to check in on a client on the following day after beginning
assisted stretching? -
- correct answer- It can make the client feel cared for and that will add to the beneficial
experiences from the new stretching program.
