NASM stretching & flexibility UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Tension - CORRECT ANSWER -the baseline force on the fascial network that allows it to
accommodate, adapt and respond to varied forces generated by the human movement system
(HMS)?
Understanding, compassion and empathy - CORRECT ANSWER -emotional
characteristics are most important for the fitness professional to have during an assisted-
stretching session?
Stiff legged deadlift - CORRECT ANSWER -When impaired, which exercise may
uncover a shift in the back net (BN)?
Pectoralis major - CORRECT ANSWER -muscles that included in the Superficial Front
Arm Net (SFAN)?
Lying on side, arm reaching up overhead. - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the position of
the client during the side-lying pectorals stretch?
Structural efficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -describes the alignment of each component
of the human movement system (HMS) allowing posture to be balanced in correlation to the
center of gravity?
Quick and strong movements - CORRECT ANSWER -What types of movement should be
used to engage the sympathetic nervous system?
Lateral net - CORRECT ANSWER -Which fascial net dysfunction may cause hip hiking?
, Through the hip leaning away - CORRECT ANSWER -How should the traction during the
adductor stretch be completed?
Mechanoreceptors detect quick and powerful changes in tissue length and cause a contraction in
the muscle. - CORRECT ANSWER -How does the stretch reflex prevent injury?
Most states and countries umbrella the professional-client touch relationship under the massage
therapy license. - CORRECT ANSWER -Why should the fitness professional take caution
and make sure they understand the scope of practice in their location before stretching clients?
Myofascial nets - CORRECT ANSWER -Which term describes the muscular and fascial
chains located throughout the body?
Biomechanical model - CORRECT ANSWER -What concept is described as the
collection of parts that work together to create movement patterns?
Preparation - CORRECT ANSWER -What self-stretching program utilizes perpetual
movement at a moderately fast tempo?
Right rotation of the trunk - CORRECT ANSWER -Which of the following fascial net
dysfunctions may be found by a shift in the spiral net (SN)?
Moderately fast - CORRECT ANSWER -What tempo should be used during pre-training
stretching?
Personal hands-on contact - CORRECT ANSWER -Why does the fitness professional and
client develop a close relationship during stretching sessions?
Cranial fascia, sacrolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament, plantar fascia - CORRECT
ANSWER -Which of the following structures are found in the Back Net (BN)?
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Tension - CORRECT ANSWER -the baseline force on the fascial network that allows it to
accommodate, adapt and respond to varied forces generated by the human movement system
(HMS)?
Understanding, compassion and empathy - CORRECT ANSWER -emotional
characteristics are most important for the fitness professional to have during an assisted-
stretching session?
Stiff legged deadlift - CORRECT ANSWER -When impaired, which exercise may
uncover a shift in the back net (BN)?
Pectoralis major - CORRECT ANSWER -muscles that included in the Superficial Front
Arm Net (SFAN)?
Lying on side, arm reaching up overhead. - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the position of
the client during the side-lying pectorals stretch?
Structural efficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -describes the alignment of each component
of the human movement system (HMS) allowing posture to be balanced in correlation to the
center of gravity?
Quick and strong movements - CORRECT ANSWER -What types of movement should be
used to engage the sympathetic nervous system?
Lateral net - CORRECT ANSWER -Which fascial net dysfunction may cause hip hiking?
, Through the hip leaning away - CORRECT ANSWER -How should the traction during the
adductor stretch be completed?
Mechanoreceptors detect quick and powerful changes in tissue length and cause a contraction in
the muscle. - CORRECT ANSWER -How does the stretch reflex prevent injury?
Most states and countries umbrella the professional-client touch relationship under the massage
therapy license. - CORRECT ANSWER -Why should the fitness professional take caution
and make sure they understand the scope of practice in their location before stretching clients?
Myofascial nets - CORRECT ANSWER -Which term describes the muscular and fascial
chains located throughout the body?
Biomechanical model - CORRECT ANSWER -What concept is described as the
collection of parts that work together to create movement patterns?
Preparation - CORRECT ANSWER -What self-stretching program utilizes perpetual
movement at a moderately fast tempo?
Right rotation of the trunk - CORRECT ANSWER -Which of the following fascial net
dysfunctions may be found by a shift in the spiral net (SN)?
Moderately fast - CORRECT ANSWER -What tempo should be used during pre-training
stretching?
Personal hands-on contact - CORRECT ANSWER -Why does the fitness professional and
client develop a close relationship during stretching sessions?
Cranial fascia, sacrolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament, plantar fascia - CORRECT
ANSWER -Which of the following structures are found in the Back Net (BN)?
