NASM Stretching and flexibility Practice
Exam : Review Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
What should the fitness professional obtain from the client before an assisted-
stretching session?
Correct Answer
Consent to touch.
Question 2
What concept is described as the collection of parts that work together to create
movement patterns?
Correct Answer
Biomechanical model
Question 3
What fascial organ dynamically stabilizes tendons and provide joint proprioception?
Correct Answer
Retinaculum
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,Question 4
Which of the following describes the first response of resistance to passive range of
motion when completing an assessment with a client?
Correct Answer
Resistance 1
Question 1
What cell types construct fascial tissue?
A. Embryonic, endothelial and epithelial
B. Erythrocytes, lymphocytes, platelets
C. Fibroblasts, fasciacytes, adipocytes
D. Osteoblasts, osteoclasts, osteocytes
Correct Answer
C. Fibroblasts, fasciacytes, adipocytes
Question 2
How can the fitness professional ensure they are up-to-date on all legal
changes regarding licensing laws?
A. Research on the internet or at the library
B. Talk to a colleague
C. Consult with an attorney
D. Ask their supervisor or director
Correct Answer
C. Consult with an attorney
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,Question 3
What tempo should be used during pre-training stretching?
A. Very slow
B. Very fast
C. Moderately slow
D. Moderately fast
Correct Answer
D. Moderately fast
Question 4
What were the results of a study that examined the effects of stretching
antagonistic muscles used for the vertical jump?
A. The vertical jump initially improved, but then drastically decreased over time.
B. The vertical jump improved.
C. The vertical jump stayed the same.
D. Injury rates increased.
Correct Answer
B. The vertical jump improved
Question 5
What is the best way to establish trust in any relationship?
A. Limited communication.
B. Confidence.
C. Always listening and providing feedback.
D. Open communication.
Correct Answer
D. Open communication
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, Question 6
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression
which help to optimize and maintain movement?
A. Stretching
B. Resistance training
C. Traumatic injury
D. Massage therapy
Correct Answer
C. Traumatic Injury
Question 7
Which of the following nets could cause a restriction in shoulder flexion?
A. Superficial Front Arm
B. Lower
C. Spiral
D. Front
Correct Answer
A. Superficial Front Arm
Question 8
Which system within the body is addressed with integrated stretching?
A. The connective tissue system
B. The neurophysiological system
C. The musculoskeletal system
D. The somatovisceral system
Correct Answer
A. The connective tissue system
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Exam : Review Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
What should the fitness professional obtain from the client before an assisted-
stretching session?
Correct Answer
Consent to touch.
Question 2
What concept is described as the collection of parts that work together to create
movement patterns?
Correct Answer
Biomechanical model
Question 3
What fascial organ dynamically stabilizes tendons and provide joint proprioception?
Correct Answer
Retinaculum
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,Question 4
Which of the following describes the first response of resistance to passive range of
motion when completing an assessment with a client?
Correct Answer
Resistance 1
Question 1
What cell types construct fascial tissue?
A. Embryonic, endothelial and epithelial
B. Erythrocytes, lymphocytes, platelets
C. Fibroblasts, fasciacytes, adipocytes
D. Osteoblasts, osteoclasts, osteocytes
Correct Answer
C. Fibroblasts, fasciacytes, adipocytes
Question 2
How can the fitness professional ensure they are up-to-date on all legal
changes regarding licensing laws?
A. Research on the internet or at the library
B. Talk to a colleague
C. Consult with an attorney
D. Ask their supervisor or director
Correct Answer
C. Consult with an attorney
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,Question 3
What tempo should be used during pre-training stretching?
A. Very slow
B. Very fast
C. Moderately slow
D. Moderately fast
Correct Answer
D. Moderately fast
Question 4
What were the results of a study that examined the effects of stretching
antagonistic muscles used for the vertical jump?
A. The vertical jump initially improved, but then drastically decreased over time.
B. The vertical jump improved.
C. The vertical jump stayed the same.
D. Injury rates increased.
Correct Answer
B. The vertical jump improved
Question 5
What is the best way to establish trust in any relationship?
A. Limited communication.
B. Confidence.
C. Always listening and providing feedback.
D. Open communication.
Correct Answer
D. Open communication
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, Question 6
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression
which help to optimize and maintain movement?
A. Stretching
B. Resistance training
C. Traumatic injury
D. Massage therapy
Correct Answer
C. Traumatic Injury
Question 7
Which of the following nets could cause a restriction in shoulder flexion?
A. Superficial Front Arm
B. Lower
C. Spiral
D. Front
Correct Answer
A. Superficial Front Arm
Question 8
Which system within the body is addressed with integrated stretching?
A. The connective tissue system
B. The neurophysiological system
C. The musculoskeletal system
D. The somatovisceral system
Correct Answer
A. The connective tissue system
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