CORRECTIVE EXERCISE PRACTICE TEST UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Which of the following is an example of a stabilizing muscle role?
ANSWER
The muscle of the rotator cuff contracting along with the deltoids during an overhead shoulder
press.
Question 2.
What term defines the cumulative change in motor behavior over a person's entire lifetime?
ANSWER
Motor development
Question 3.
What term describes a muscle acting as a primary mover?
ANSWER
Agonist
Question 4.
A client with an Achilles tendon injury would be expected to have weakness in which of the following
muscles?
ANSWER
Gastrocnemius
Question 5.
Which global muscle subsystem activates synergistically to control movement in the frontal plane?
ANSWER
Lateral
,Question 6.
Performing a walking pattern with or with out resistance is an example of activation for which
subsystem?
ANSWER
- Deep longitudinal
Question 7.
What are the common neurophysiological mechanisms of myofascial rolling that result in decreased
pain?
ANSWER
Roller pressure may modulate pain through stimulation of muscle and cutaneous receptors,
afferent central nociceptive pathways (gate theory of pain), and descending anti-nociceptive
pathways (diffuse noxious inhibitory control)
Question 8.
A client had a knee surgery 3 weeks ago and wants to use a myofascial roller to decrease their
hamstring discomfort. What
ANSWER
Myofascial rolling may be contraindicated and the client should discuss with their physician
first.
Question 9.
Can fitness professionals administer Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization to their clients?
ANSWER
In general, IASTM is a specialized treatment conducted by a trained healthcare professional.
Question 10.
What is the recommended range of frequency (days per week) for self-myofascial rolling?
ANSWER
Performing myofascial rolling between two and five times per week may be enough to
experience benefits.
, Question 11.
Researchers suggested which of the following regarding research on most effective self-myofascial
rolling programs?
ANSWER
There is currently a lack of consensus on optimal myofascial rolling programs.
Question 12.
If the client has an underlying medical con ditions that could be a contraindication, what is the best
course of action before having them use a self-myofascial roller?
ANSWER
- The client should be cleared through an appropriately licensed medical professional before
proceeding with any myofascial techniques.
Question 13.
What are two common precautions to stretching?
ANSWER
Hypertension and joint replacement
Question 14.
What best describes the psycho-physiolog ical concept of stretch tolerance?
ANSWER
- A client can tolerate the level of discomfort during a prolonged stretch.
Question 15.
What is the optimal duration of stretching to decrease musculotendinous stiffness?
ANSWER
30-60 seconds
Question 16.
The isometric tempo should last approximately how long?
ANSWER
2 seconds
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Which of the following is an example of a stabilizing muscle role?
ANSWER
The muscle of the rotator cuff contracting along with the deltoids during an overhead shoulder
press.
Question 2.
What term defines the cumulative change in motor behavior over a person's entire lifetime?
ANSWER
Motor development
Question 3.
What term describes a muscle acting as a primary mover?
ANSWER
Agonist
Question 4.
A client with an Achilles tendon injury would be expected to have weakness in which of the following
muscles?
ANSWER
Gastrocnemius
Question 5.
Which global muscle subsystem activates synergistically to control movement in the frontal plane?
ANSWER
Lateral
,Question 6.
Performing a walking pattern with or with out resistance is an example of activation for which
subsystem?
ANSWER
- Deep longitudinal
Question 7.
What are the common neurophysiological mechanisms of myofascial rolling that result in decreased
pain?
ANSWER
Roller pressure may modulate pain through stimulation of muscle and cutaneous receptors,
afferent central nociceptive pathways (gate theory of pain), and descending anti-nociceptive
pathways (diffuse noxious inhibitory control)
Question 8.
A client had a knee surgery 3 weeks ago and wants to use a myofascial roller to decrease their
hamstring discomfort. What
ANSWER
Myofascial rolling may be contraindicated and the client should discuss with their physician
first.
Question 9.
Can fitness professionals administer Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization to their clients?
ANSWER
In general, IASTM is a specialized treatment conducted by a trained healthcare professional.
Question 10.
What is the recommended range of frequency (days per week) for self-myofascial rolling?
ANSWER
Performing myofascial rolling between two and five times per week may be enough to
experience benefits.
, Question 11.
Researchers suggested which of the following regarding research on most effective self-myofascial
rolling programs?
ANSWER
There is currently a lack of consensus on optimal myofascial rolling programs.
Question 12.
If the client has an underlying medical con ditions that could be a contraindication, what is the best
course of action before having them use a self-myofascial roller?
ANSWER
- The client should be cleared through an appropriately licensed medical professional before
proceeding with any myofascial techniques.
Question 13.
What are two common precautions to stretching?
ANSWER
Hypertension and joint replacement
Question 14.
What best describes the psycho-physiolog ical concept of stretch tolerance?
ANSWER
- A client can tolerate the level of discomfort during a prolonged stretch.
Question 15.
What is the optimal duration of stretching to decrease musculotendinous stiffness?
ANSWER
30-60 seconds
Question 16.
The isometric tempo should last approximately how long?
ANSWER
2 seconds
