NASM Stretching & Flexibility
Comprehensive Questions (Frequently
Tested) with Verified Answers Graded
A+
Which system within the body is addressed with integrated stretching? - Answer: The
connective tissue system
Which of the following is the second definition of fascia according to the Fascial Research
Society? - Answer: A three-dimensional continuum of soft, collagen-containing, loose, and
dense fibrous connective tissues that permeate the body.
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.
What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints which must be observed to determine proper
alignment of the HMS? - Answer: Feet/ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, head and neck
Which of the following may be included in an individualized integrated stretching program? -
Answer: Self-myofascial techniques, specific corrective stretches, dynamic stretches for warm-
ups and recovery stretches for cool downs.
Which of the following are benefits of stretching experienced by clients? - Answer:
Improvement in stability and balance.
, Which of the following is an example of a potential lower body compensation pattern that could
result in more proximal faulty positions? - Answer: A pronated foot-ankle complex, internally
rotated knee and hip with anteriorly rotated pelvis.
Which of the following describes the Fascial System (FS) model? - Answer: An expansion of the
idea that a complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions and
connective tissues.
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? - Answer: It shifts towards a higher
percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground substance of fascia.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? - Answer:
Biodynamic
Utilizing the sponge metaphor, what type of human tissue could be described as a dry, stiff
sponge? - Answer: Dehydrated, immobile, inflamed tissue
Which of the following is the liquid crystalline form of water found throughout connective
tissue? - Answer: Bound water
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 terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint is affected by
dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? - Answer: Regional interdependence model
What other body systems may be simultaneously involved if a client has a history of chronic
dysfunction according to the Regional Interdependence (RI) model? - Answer:
Neurophysiological and somatovisceral
Comprehensive Questions (Frequently
Tested) with Verified Answers Graded
A+
Which system within the body is addressed with integrated stretching? - Answer: The
connective tissue system
Which of the following is the second definition of fascia according to the Fascial Research
Society? - Answer: A three-dimensional continuum of soft, collagen-containing, loose, and
dense fibrous connective tissues that permeate the body.
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.
What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints which must be observed to determine proper
alignment of the HMS? - Answer: Feet/ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, head and neck
Which of the following may be included in an individualized integrated stretching program? -
Answer: Self-myofascial techniques, specific corrective stretches, dynamic stretches for warm-
ups and recovery stretches for cool downs.
Which of the following are benefits of stretching experienced by clients? - Answer:
Improvement in stability and balance.
, Which of the following is an example of a potential lower body compensation pattern that could
result in more proximal faulty positions? - Answer: A pronated foot-ankle complex, internally
rotated knee and hip with anteriorly rotated pelvis.
Which of the following describes the Fascial System (FS) model? - Answer: An expansion of the
idea that a complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions and
connective tissues.
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? - Answer: It shifts towards a higher
percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground substance of fascia.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? - Answer:
Biodynamic
Utilizing the sponge metaphor, what type of human tissue could be described as a dry, stiff
sponge? - Answer: Dehydrated, immobile, inflamed tissue
Which of the following is the liquid crystalline form of water found throughout connective
tissue? - Answer: Bound water
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 terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint is affected by
dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? - Answer: Regional interdependence model
What other body systems may be simultaneously involved if a client has a history of chronic
dysfunction according to the Regional Interdependence (RI) model? - Answer:
Neurophysiological and somatovisceral
