NASM Stretching and
Flexibility EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the
best results? - ANSWER Daily
What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and
finds one side that is more restricted in movement? - 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? -
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? - ANSWER Interoceptive
Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling
myofascia? - ANSWER Improvement of tissue relaxation.
,How should the traction during the adductor stretch be
completed? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER Functional
efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and
compression which help to optimize and maintain movement? -
ANSWER Traumatic injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial
techniques? - ANSWER Before stretching
Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to
build client confidence during a stretching session? - ANSWER
Consistent practice and feedback with like-minded professionals.
What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the
lower-body program? - 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? - ANSWER Superficial front arm
net
What are important aspects of a clients homework? - 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? - ANSWER Allowing the
hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when
constructing a stretching program? - ANSWER Stretching
sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing
techniques are optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? -
ANSWER Movement that improves the client's activities of daily
living.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated
stretching approach? - ANSWER Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching
program outcomes? - 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? - ANSWER Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward
during the overhead squat? - ANSWER Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary
foundational movement in the human movement system (HMS)? -
ANSWER Central nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? -
ANSWER Chronically elongated tissues with a decreased neural
drive, preventing normal movement.
Flexibility EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the
best results? - ANSWER Daily
What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and
finds one side that is more restricted in movement? - 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? -
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? - ANSWER Interoceptive
Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling
myofascia? - ANSWER Improvement of tissue relaxation.
,How should the traction during the adductor stretch be
completed? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER Functional
efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and
compression which help to optimize and maintain movement? -
ANSWER Traumatic injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial
techniques? - ANSWER Before stretching
Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to
build client confidence during a stretching session? - ANSWER
Consistent practice and feedback with like-minded professionals.
What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the
lower-body program? - 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? - ANSWER Superficial front arm
net
What are important aspects of a clients homework? - 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? - ANSWER Allowing the
hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when
constructing a stretching program? - ANSWER Stretching
sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing
techniques are optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? -
ANSWER Movement that improves the client's activities of daily
living.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated
stretching approach? - ANSWER Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching
program outcomes? - 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? - ANSWER Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward
during the overhead squat? - ANSWER Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary
foundational movement in the human movement system (HMS)? -
ANSWER Central nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? -
ANSWER Chronically elongated tissues with a decreased neural
drive, preventing normal movement.
