FMS CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
What are the 3 Driving Principles that focus on correct Human Movement? - (answer) (1) First move
well, then move often
(2) Protect, Correct, and Develop
(3) Create systems to protect our principles
What is the purpose behind Principle 1? - (answer) Became FMS slogan "Move well. Move often"
Note the period. First need to have Movement Literacy so you understand the stimuli and can react to
them. THEN move often and respond to those stimuli and be adapted
What did the Kraus-Weber test tell us? - (answer) The test, in 1955, told us that Americans don't
appear as fit as everyone else
What is the theory behind the results of the Kraus-Weber Test? - (answer) The SAID principle (Specific
Adaptation to Imposed Demands) was enacted right before the test in 1954. The SAID principle said "You
will adapt if we impose demands" so people became in a big hurry to exercise but not all were
movement literate yet
What will a movement screen tell you? - (answer) Will tell you if more testing is needed
What do we screen? - (answer) We screen the patterns that represent movement literacy. We then
have created a movement-based learning platform of PATTERNS
What is movement screening? - (answer) A simple test that starts a journey and investigation into
movement
What goes into the determination of the screens? - (answer) (1) The movements are intentionally
simple
(2) Are using biomechanical principles to force the movement honesty
What are the Little Four "Fundamental Tests"? - (answer) (1) Leg Raise
, FMS CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
(2) Reciprocal Arm Reach
(3) Push Up (or Plank) Pattern
(4) Crawl (Reciprocal Pattern in Quadriped)
What are the Big Three "Functional Tests"? - (answer) (1) Squatting (Symmetrical Stance)
(2) Lunging (Asymmetrical Stance)
(3) Stepping (Single Leg Stance)
What are the Little Four Tests biased toward? - (answer) Biased toward Mobility
--Want to identify mobility restrictions
--If they can't move through the range, they can't feel what to do next **
What two things do the Deep Squat do for us? - (answer) Incorporate fully coordinated extremity
mobility
AND demonstrates core stability
DS-- How should foot position be established? - (answer) The inseam of the foot is aligned with the
crease of the armpit
DS-- How do you set up hand position? - (answer) Place stick on head. Then position arms so that
elbows create a 90 degree angle. Then elevate hands above head
DS -- How to score a 3? - (answer) --At lowest position, pt torso must be at least parallel with tibia
--Femur is just below parallel with the floor
--Knees should not track inside feet (Not buckle)
--Dowel remains aligned over their feet
ANSWERS
What are the 3 Driving Principles that focus on correct Human Movement? - (answer) (1) First move
well, then move often
(2) Protect, Correct, and Develop
(3) Create systems to protect our principles
What is the purpose behind Principle 1? - (answer) Became FMS slogan "Move well. Move often"
Note the period. First need to have Movement Literacy so you understand the stimuli and can react to
them. THEN move often and respond to those stimuli and be adapted
What did the Kraus-Weber test tell us? - (answer) The test, in 1955, told us that Americans don't
appear as fit as everyone else
What is the theory behind the results of the Kraus-Weber Test? - (answer) The SAID principle (Specific
Adaptation to Imposed Demands) was enacted right before the test in 1954. The SAID principle said "You
will adapt if we impose demands" so people became in a big hurry to exercise but not all were
movement literate yet
What will a movement screen tell you? - (answer) Will tell you if more testing is needed
What do we screen? - (answer) We screen the patterns that represent movement literacy. We then
have created a movement-based learning platform of PATTERNS
What is movement screening? - (answer) A simple test that starts a journey and investigation into
movement
What goes into the determination of the screens? - (answer) (1) The movements are intentionally
simple
(2) Are using biomechanical principles to force the movement honesty
What are the Little Four "Fundamental Tests"? - (answer) (1) Leg Raise
, FMS CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
(2) Reciprocal Arm Reach
(3) Push Up (or Plank) Pattern
(4) Crawl (Reciprocal Pattern in Quadriped)
What are the Big Three "Functional Tests"? - (answer) (1) Squatting (Symmetrical Stance)
(2) Lunging (Asymmetrical Stance)
(3) Stepping (Single Leg Stance)
What are the Little Four Tests biased toward? - (answer) Biased toward Mobility
--Want to identify mobility restrictions
--If they can't move through the range, they can't feel what to do next **
What two things do the Deep Squat do for us? - (answer) Incorporate fully coordinated extremity
mobility
AND demonstrates core stability
DS-- How should foot position be established? - (answer) The inseam of the foot is aligned with the
crease of the armpit
DS-- How do you set up hand position? - (answer) Place stick on head. Then position arms so that
elbows create a 90 degree angle. Then elevate hands above head
DS -- How to score a 3? - (answer) --At lowest position, pt torso must be at least parallel with tibia
--Femur is just below parallel with the floor
--Knees should not track inside feet (Not buckle)
--Dowel remains aligned over their feet
