NASM STRETCHING AND
FLEXIBILITY EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS || ALREADY GRADED A+
< LATEST VERSION >
1. How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best
results? - ANSWER 🗸 Daily
2. What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one
side that is more restricted in movement? - ANSWER 🗸 The client should
contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
3. What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a
client that is pushing back during a stretch? - ANSWER 🗸 The client should
contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
4. Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in
unhealthy fascia? - ANSWER 🗸 Loss of springiness and elastic recoil
,5. What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction? - ANSWER
🗸 Supine and relaxed with arms at sides.
6. Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a
client with scoliosis? - ANSWER 🗸 Concave
7. Why is an individualized stretching program more advantageous for a
client? - ANSWER 🗸 Specifically designed programs have better
compliance.
8. Which of the following muscles are included in the Superficial Front Arm
Net (SFAN)? - ANSWER 🗸 Pectoralis major
9. How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? -
ANSWER 🗸 They should maintain a variation of movement in all planes.
10.Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional
during side-lying latissimus dorsi stretch? - ANSWER 🗸 Letting the
shoulder pinch.
11.Which term describes the muscular and fascial chains located throughout the
body? - ANSWER 🗸 Myofascial nets
12.How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in
improving fascial dysfunction? - ANSWER 🗸 They can impact a client's
ability to participate in a comprehensive fitness program.
,13.What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? - ANSWER 🗸
A pleasant and gentle awareness of stretching only.
14.What is the goal of the lateral net stretch? - ANSWER 🗸 Increasing ROM in
lateral lumbopelvic hip region.
15.Which of the following describes the fitness professional's hand placement
on the client when completing the glute stretch? - ANSWER 🗸 Inside hand
on outside of knee and outside hand on lateral aspect of the ankle.
16.Which of the following ways could the fitness professional target the
parasympathetic nervous system and encourage the client to relax? -
ANSWER 🗸 Slowing down the rate of breathing.
17.Which of the following can assist a client in getting started with their self-
stretching program? - ANSWER 🗸 Pre-planning with the fitness
professional.
18.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.
19.What self-stretching program utilizes perpetual movement at a moderately
fast tempo? - ANSWER 🗸 Preparation
20.Which type of movements engage the Power nets? - ANSWER 🗸 Kicking
, 21.Which of the following structures are found in the Back Net (BN)? -
ANSWER 🗸 Cranial fascia, sacrolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament,
plantar fascia
22.Dysfunction in which fascial net causes the back net to compensate by
pulling upwards on the back of the body? - ANSWER 🗸 Front net
23.Which of the following is an advantage of matching your client's breath
during fascial stretching sessions? - ANSWER 🗸 It allows the fitness
professional to understand the client's responses and develop trust.
24.Why is it important to have structural efficiency and the alignment of each
component of the human movement system (HMS)? - ANSWER 🗸 This
enables an individual to maintain their center of gravity over a constantly
changing base of support during all functional movements.
25.What is the sympathetic nervous system known to do? - ANSWER 🗸 It is
used for preparation for activity.
26.Which of the following topics is it suggested to avoid during an assisted
stretching session? - ANSWER 🗸 Political affiliations
27.What is a potential hurdle for clients with demanding careers or those that
attempt to control every aspect of their lives? - ANSWER 🗸 Learning to
relax
28.Which of the following emotional characteristics are most important for the
fitness professional to have during an assisted-stretching session? -
ANSWER 🗸 Understanding, compassion and empathy
FLEXIBILITY EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS || ALREADY GRADED A+
< LATEST VERSION >
1. How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best
results? - ANSWER 🗸 Daily
2. What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one
side that is more restricted in movement? - ANSWER 🗸 The client should
contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
3. What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a
client that is pushing back during a stretch? - ANSWER 🗸 The client should
contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
4. Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in
unhealthy fascia? - ANSWER 🗸 Loss of springiness and elastic recoil
,5. What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction? - ANSWER
🗸 Supine and relaxed with arms at sides.
6. Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a
client with scoliosis? - ANSWER 🗸 Concave
7. Why is an individualized stretching program more advantageous for a
client? - ANSWER 🗸 Specifically designed programs have better
compliance.
8. Which of the following muscles are included in the Superficial Front Arm
Net (SFAN)? - ANSWER 🗸 Pectoralis major
9. How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? -
ANSWER 🗸 They should maintain a variation of movement in all planes.
10.Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional
during side-lying latissimus dorsi stretch? - ANSWER 🗸 Letting the
shoulder pinch.
11.Which term describes the muscular and fascial chains located throughout the
body? - ANSWER 🗸 Myofascial nets
12.How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in
improving fascial dysfunction? - ANSWER 🗸 They can impact a client's
ability to participate in a comprehensive fitness program.
,13.What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? - ANSWER 🗸
A pleasant and gentle awareness of stretching only.
14.What is the goal of the lateral net stretch? - ANSWER 🗸 Increasing ROM in
lateral lumbopelvic hip region.
15.Which of the following describes the fitness professional's hand placement
on the client when completing the glute stretch? - ANSWER 🗸 Inside hand
on outside of knee and outside hand on lateral aspect of the ankle.
16.Which of the following ways could the fitness professional target the
parasympathetic nervous system and encourage the client to relax? -
ANSWER 🗸 Slowing down the rate of breathing.
17.Which of the following can assist a client in getting started with their self-
stretching program? - ANSWER 🗸 Pre-planning with the fitness
professional.
18.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.
19.What self-stretching program utilizes perpetual movement at a moderately
fast tempo? - ANSWER 🗸 Preparation
20.Which type of movements engage the Power nets? - ANSWER 🗸 Kicking
, 21.Which of the following structures are found in the Back Net (BN)? -
ANSWER 🗸 Cranial fascia, sacrolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament,
plantar fascia
22.Dysfunction in which fascial net causes the back net to compensate by
pulling upwards on the back of the body? - ANSWER 🗸 Front net
23.Which of the following is an advantage of matching your client's breath
during fascial stretching sessions? - ANSWER 🗸 It allows the fitness
professional to understand the client's responses and develop trust.
24.Why is it important to have structural efficiency and the alignment of each
component of the human movement system (HMS)? - ANSWER 🗸 This
enables an individual to maintain their center of gravity over a constantly
changing base of support during all functional movements.
25.What is the sympathetic nervous system known to do? - ANSWER 🗸 It is
used for preparation for activity.
26.Which of the following topics is it suggested to avoid during an assisted
stretching session? - ANSWER 🗸 Political affiliations
27.What is a potential hurdle for clients with demanding careers or those that
attempt to control every aspect of their lives? - ANSWER 🗸 Learning to
relax
28.Which of the following emotional characteristics are most important for the
fitness professional to have during an assisted-stretching session? -
ANSWER 🗸 Understanding, compassion and empathy
