NASM - Stretching and Flexibility Exam
Questions With New Update Solutions
/Which hormone is reduced, in tandem with stress levels, when mindfulness-based
stretching and breathing exercises are incorporated during stretching sessions? -
Answer-Cortisol
/.Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help
to optimize and maintain movement? - Answer-Traumatic injury
/.Which of the following nets could cause a restriction in shoulder flexion? - Answer-
Superficial Front Arm
/.Which of the following is the first definition of fascia according to the Fascial Research
Society? - 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.
/.Which of the following is an aspect of becoming a Stretching and Flexibility Coach that
differs from traditional concepts of stretching techniques? - Answer-Performing global
assessments, including the assessment of fascial nets.
/.Which of the following describes upregulation of the nervous system? - Answer-The
increase in rate of physiological responses or biochemical processes in the body
/.Which of the following is not a part of this program? - Answer-The "no pain, no gain"
philosophy
/.When impaired, which exercise may uncover a shift in the back net (BN)? - Answer-
Stiff legged deadlift
/.Who should receive a detailed description of assisted-stretching before performing
stretching sessions on clients? - Answer-The organization manager or facility director
/.Which myofascial fibers help to support standing? - Answer-Longitudinal
/.Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral deltoid
raise? - Answer-Superficial front arm net
/.What type of movements are completed during fascial stretching that assist in
stimulating connective tissue remodeling? - Answer-Oscillating and traction
, /.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? - Answer-Functional efficiency
/.What type of clothing is best suited for an assisted stretching session? - Answer-
Workout clothes that have a tighter fit and have a stretch to the material.
/.Why is motivating a client to complete a stretch session often easier than other forms
of exercise? - Answer-It involves relaxation and breathing
/.What is the benefit of having an open dialogue based on productive feedback? -
Answer-It builds a deeper connection with the client
/.Which of the following cannot be performed by a fitness professional? - Answer-Treat
myofascial and musculoskeletal dysfunctions and conditions.
/.Which of the following documents is used to screen for precautions and
contraindications of stretching before beginning an integrated stretching and training
program? - Answer-PAR-Q+ Questionnaire
/.What should be the primary focus of the fitness professional during each assisted
stretching session? - Answer-Client-centric
/.Which of the following factors are improved with the use of the fascial system (FS)
model? - Answer-Assessments and programs bodywork, physical therapy, regenerative
medicine, fitness, and stretch therapy.
/.What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? - Answer-A pleasant and
gentle awareness of stretching only.
/.What is a common goal of the back power and lateral net stretches? - Answer-To
improve the range of motion in the latissimus dorsi and lateral abdominal tissues.
/.Which of the following are benefits of stretching experienced by clients? - Answer-
Improvement in stability and balance.
/.Which cell type enables fascial tissue to glide? - Answer-Adipocytes
/.Which mechanical properties work with the fascial system to mediate forces that the
body encounters in life? - Answer-Tension and compression
/.Which of the following describes the first response of resistance to passive range of
motion when completing an assessment with a client? - Answer-Resistance 1
Questions With New Update Solutions
/Which hormone is reduced, in tandem with stress levels, when mindfulness-based
stretching and breathing exercises are incorporated during stretching sessions? -
Answer-Cortisol
/.Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help
to optimize and maintain movement? - Answer-Traumatic injury
/.Which of the following nets could cause a restriction in shoulder flexion? - Answer-
Superficial Front Arm
/.Which of the following is the first definition of fascia according to the Fascial Research
Society? - 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.
/.Which of the following is an aspect of becoming a Stretching and Flexibility Coach that
differs from traditional concepts of stretching techniques? - Answer-Performing global
assessments, including the assessment of fascial nets.
/.Which of the following describes upregulation of the nervous system? - Answer-The
increase in rate of physiological responses or biochemical processes in the body
/.Which of the following is not a part of this program? - Answer-The "no pain, no gain"
philosophy
/.When impaired, which exercise may uncover a shift in the back net (BN)? - Answer-
Stiff legged deadlift
/.Who should receive a detailed description of assisted-stretching before performing
stretching sessions on clients? - Answer-The organization manager or facility director
/.Which myofascial fibers help to support standing? - Answer-Longitudinal
/.Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral deltoid
raise? - Answer-Superficial front arm net
/.What type of movements are completed during fascial stretching that assist in
stimulating connective tissue remodeling? - Answer-Oscillating and traction
, /.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? - Answer-Functional efficiency
/.What type of clothing is best suited for an assisted stretching session? - Answer-
Workout clothes that have a tighter fit and have a stretch to the material.
/.Why is motivating a client to complete a stretch session often easier than other forms
of exercise? - Answer-It involves relaxation and breathing
/.What is the benefit of having an open dialogue based on productive feedback? -
Answer-It builds a deeper connection with the client
/.Which of the following cannot be performed by a fitness professional? - Answer-Treat
myofascial and musculoskeletal dysfunctions and conditions.
/.Which of the following documents is used to screen for precautions and
contraindications of stretching before beginning an integrated stretching and training
program? - Answer-PAR-Q+ Questionnaire
/.What should be the primary focus of the fitness professional during each assisted
stretching session? - Answer-Client-centric
/.Which of the following factors are improved with the use of the fascial system (FS)
model? - Answer-Assessments and programs bodywork, physical therapy, regenerative
medicine, fitness, and stretch therapy.
/.What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? - Answer-A pleasant and
gentle awareness of stretching only.
/.What is a common goal of the back power and lateral net stretches? - Answer-To
improve the range of motion in the latissimus dorsi and lateral abdominal tissues.
/.Which of the following are benefits of stretching experienced by clients? - Answer-
Improvement in stability and balance.
/.Which cell type enables fascial tissue to glide? - Answer-Adipocytes
/.Which mechanical properties work with the fascial system to mediate forces that the
body encounters in life? - Answer-Tension and compression
/.Which of the following describes the first response of resistance to passive range of
motion when completing an assessment with a client? - Answer-Resistance 1
