NASM Stretching and Flexibility Exam Correct Questions & Answers!!
How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? -
ANSWERS Daily
What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that is more restricted in movement? -ANSWERS 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? -ANSWERS 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? -ANSWERS Interoceptive
Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -ANSWERS Improvement of tissue relaxation.
How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? -ANSWERS 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? -ANSWERS 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? -ANSWERS Functional efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help to
optimize and maintain movement? -ANSWERS Traumatic injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -ANSWERS Before stretching
Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client confidence
during a stretching session? -ANSWERS Consistent practice and feedback with like-
minded professionals. What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program? -
ANSWERS 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?
-ANSWERS Superficial front arm net
What are important aspects of a clients homework? -ANSWERS 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? -ANSWERS Allowing the hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching program? -ANSWERS Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing techniques are optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? -ANSWERS Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? -
ANSWERS Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes? -
ANSWERS 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? -
ANSWERS Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead squat?
-ANSWERS Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement in the human movement system (HMS)? -ANSWERS Central nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? -ANSWERS Chronically elongated tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing normal movement.
Why is it an excellent idea to check in on a client on the following day after beginning assisted stretching? -ANSWERS It can make the client feel cared for and that will add to
the beneficial experiences from the new stretching program.
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? -ANSWERS It shifts towards a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground substance of fascia. Which of the following is not a part of this program? -ANSWERS The "no pain, no gain" philosophy
What are the two things that are the most important to develop for a solid relationship between the fitness professional and the client? -ANSWERS Trust and open communication.
Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy fascia? -
ANSWERS Loss of springiness and elastic recoil
What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction? -ANSWERS Supine and relaxed with arms at sides.
Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a client with scoliosis? -ANSWERS Concave
Why is an individualized stretching program more advantageous for a client? -
ANSWERS Specifically designed programs have better compliance.
Which of the following muscles are included in the Superficial Front Arm Net (SFAN)? -
ANSWERS Pectoralis major
How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? -ANSWERS They should maintain a variation of movement in all planes.
Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during side-
lying latissimus dorsi stretch? -ANSWERS Letting the shoulder pinch.
Which term describes the muscular and fascial chains located throughout the body? -
ANSWERS Myofascial nets
How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in improving fascial dysfunction? -ANSWERS They can impact a client's ability to participate in a comprehensive fitness program.
What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? -ANSWERS A pleasant and gentle awareness of stretching only.
What is the goal of the lateral net stretch? -ANSWERS Increasing ROM in lateral lumbopelvic hip region.
Which of the following describes the fitness professional's hand placement on the client when completing the glute stretch? -ANSWERS Inside hand on outside of knee and outside hand on lateral aspect of the ankle.
How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? -
ANSWERS Daily
What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that is more restricted in movement? -ANSWERS 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? -ANSWERS 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? -ANSWERS Interoceptive
Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -ANSWERS Improvement of tissue relaxation.
How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? -ANSWERS 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? -ANSWERS 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? -ANSWERS Functional efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help to
optimize and maintain movement? -ANSWERS Traumatic injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -ANSWERS Before stretching
Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client confidence
during a stretching session? -ANSWERS Consistent practice and feedback with like-
minded professionals. What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program? -
ANSWERS 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?
-ANSWERS Superficial front arm net
What are important aspects of a clients homework? -ANSWERS 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? -ANSWERS Allowing the hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching program? -ANSWERS Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing techniques are optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? -ANSWERS Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? -
ANSWERS Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes? -
ANSWERS 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? -
ANSWERS Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead squat?
-ANSWERS Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement in the human movement system (HMS)? -ANSWERS Central nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? -ANSWERS Chronically elongated tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing normal movement.
Why is it an excellent idea to check in on a client on the following day after beginning assisted stretching? -ANSWERS It can make the client feel cared for and that will add to
the beneficial experiences from the new stretching program.
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? -ANSWERS It shifts towards a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground substance of fascia. Which of the following is not a part of this program? -ANSWERS The "no pain, no gain" philosophy
What are the two things that are the most important to develop for a solid relationship between the fitness professional and the client? -ANSWERS Trust and open communication.
Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy fascia? -
ANSWERS Loss of springiness and elastic recoil
What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction? -ANSWERS Supine and relaxed with arms at sides.
Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a client with scoliosis? -ANSWERS Concave
Why is an individualized stretching program more advantageous for a client? -
ANSWERS Specifically designed programs have better compliance.
Which of the following muscles are included in the Superficial Front Arm Net (SFAN)? -
ANSWERS Pectoralis major
How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? -ANSWERS They should maintain a variation of movement in all planes.
Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during side-
lying latissimus dorsi stretch? -ANSWERS Letting the shoulder pinch.
Which term describes the muscular and fascial chains located throughout the body? -
ANSWERS Myofascial nets
How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in improving fascial dysfunction? -ANSWERS They can impact a client's ability to participate in a comprehensive fitness program.
What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? -ANSWERS A pleasant and gentle awareness of stretching only.
What is the goal of the lateral net stretch? -ANSWERS Increasing ROM in lateral lumbopelvic hip region.
Which of the following describes the fitness professional's hand placement on the client when completing the glute stretch? -ANSWERS Inside hand on outside of knee and outside hand on lateral aspect of the ankle.
