NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAMINATION
SCRIPT 2025 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Which cell type enables fascial tissue to glide? - ✔✔Adipocytes
✔✔Which mechanical properties work with the fascial system to mediate forces that the
body encounters in life? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Resistance 1
✔✔What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints which must be observed to determine
proper alignment of the HMS? - ✔✔Feet/ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, head and
neck
✔✔Which of the following may be included in an individualized integrated stretching
program? - ✔✔Self-myofascial techniques, specific corrective stretches, dynamic
stretches for warm-ups and recovery stretches for cool downs
✔✔Why is myofascial movement restriction common in the Superficial Front Net (SFN)?
- ✔✔Many people spend the majority of their day in flexion, such as sitting.
✔✔What is a primary reason to avoid pain? - ✔✔To avoid the chance of injury.
✔✔Why should a client be careful not to hold their breath during a stretch? - ✔✔It can
activate the stretch reflex.
✔✔How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes?
- ✔✔Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension, which helps to increase
flexibility.
✔✔How can the client create traction during a self-stretching program? - ✔✔Actively
lifting to expand the joint involved in the stretch.
✔✔What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? - ✔✔It shifts towards a
higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground substance of fascia
✔✔Which of the following can assist a client in getting started with their self-stretching
program? - ✔✔Pre-planning with the fitness professional.
✔✔What is the goal of the double-leg traction? - ✔✔To relax the client and ease tension
throughout the whole fascial net
, ✔✔Which of the following explains why there are many varying types of manual and
movement therapies to address fascial dysfunctions? - ✔✔Fascia is vulnerable to many
types of dysfunction because it is widespread and has an integrative function.
✔✔Which of the following defines biotensegrity? - ✔✔The relationship between tension
and compression elements that describe force vector concepts applied to biology and
the human body.
✔✔Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during
side-lying latissimus dorsi stretch? - ✔✔Letting the shoulder pinch
✔✔Which postural dysfunction is caused by a lateral net shift? - ✔✔Unilateral tilting of
the pelvis
✔✔Which of the following enables the fascial and muscle layers to move smoothly and
safely over each other to create optimal mobility? - ✔✔Glide movement
✔✔Which of the following muscles do not compose the front power net? -
✔✔Sternocleidomastoid (upper part)
✔✔Which of the following best helps maintain fascial elasticity? - ✔✔Stretching
✔✔Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during
double-leg traction? - ✔✔Dropping into a squat
✔✔Which of the following is a benefit of applying traction to a client during a session? -
✔✔Helps to create mobility in the tissues of the joint capsule and other connective
tissues
✔✔Which fascial net typically makes it difficult to take a deep breath while being
stretched? - ✔✔Deep front net
✔✔Which of the following describes the process of external stimulation that can be
detected by the five senses? - ✔✔Exteroception
✔✔What can cause soreness after a stretching session? - ✔✔Being too aggressive or
exceeding the limits of the tissue.
✔✔Which of the following describes the perpetual movements used to assist the fitness
professional in stretching their clients? - ✔✔Gentle, graceful, "wave" movements that
are ever-changing during the session.
SCRIPT 2025 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Which cell type enables fascial tissue to glide? - ✔✔Adipocytes
✔✔Which mechanical properties work with the fascial system to mediate forces that the
body encounters in life? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Resistance 1
✔✔What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints which must be observed to determine
proper alignment of the HMS? - ✔✔Feet/ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, head and
neck
✔✔Which of the following may be included in an individualized integrated stretching
program? - ✔✔Self-myofascial techniques, specific corrective stretches, dynamic
stretches for warm-ups and recovery stretches for cool downs
✔✔Why is myofascial movement restriction common in the Superficial Front Net (SFN)?
- ✔✔Many people spend the majority of their day in flexion, such as sitting.
✔✔What is a primary reason to avoid pain? - ✔✔To avoid the chance of injury.
✔✔Why should a client be careful not to hold their breath during a stretch? - ✔✔It can
activate the stretch reflex.
✔✔How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes?
- ✔✔Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension, which helps to increase
flexibility.
✔✔How can the client create traction during a self-stretching program? - ✔✔Actively
lifting to expand the joint involved in the stretch.
✔✔What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? - ✔✔It shifts towards a
higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground substance of fascia
✔✔Which of the following can assist a client in getting started with their self-stretching
program? - ✔✔Pre-planning with the fitness professional.
✔✔What is the goal of the double-leg traction? - ✔✔To relax the client and ease tension
throughout the whole fascial net
, ✔✔Which of the following explains why there are many varying types of manual and
movement therapies to address fascial dysfunctions? - ✔✔Fascia is vulnerable to many
types of dysfunction because it is widespread and has an integrative function.
✔✔Which of the following defines biotensegrity? - ✔✔The relationship between tension
and compression elements that describe force vector concepts applied to biology and
the human body.
✔✔Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during
side-lying latissimus dorsi stretch? - ✔✔Letting the shoulder pinch
✔✔Which postural dysfunction is caused by a lateral net shift? - ✔✔Unilateral tilting of
the pelvis
✔✔Which of the following enables the fascial and muscle layers to move smoothly and
safely over each other to create optimal mobility? - ✔✔Glide movement
✔✔Which of the following muscles do not compose the front power net? -
✔✔Sternocleidomastoid (upper part)
✔✔Which of the following best helps maintain fascial elasticity? - ✔✔Stretching
✔✔Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during
double-leg traction? - ✔✔Dropping into a squat
✔✔Which of the following is a benefit of applying traction to a client during a session? -
✔✔Helps to create mobility in the tissues of the joint capsule and other connective
tissues
✔✔Which fascial net typically makes it difficult to take a deep breath while being
stretched? - ✔✔Deep front net
✔✔Which of the following describes the process of external stimulation that can be
detected by the five senses? - ✔✔Exteroception
✔✔What can cause soreness after a stretching session? - ✔✔Being too aggressive or
exceeding the limits of the tissue.
✔✔Which of the following describes the perpetual movements used to assist the fitness
professional in stretching their clients? - ✔✔Gentle, graceful, "wave" movements that
are ever-changing during the session.
