NASM Stretching and Flexibility UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Which of the following is not a part of this program? - CORRECT ANSWER -The "no
pain, no gain" philosophy
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Which of the following is not a part of this program? - CORRECT ANSWER -The "no
pain, no gain" philosophy
