NASM Stretching and Flexibility Questions
and Answers|Latest Update
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? Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead squat?
Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement in the human
movement system (HMS)? Central nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? 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? 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? 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? 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? Trust and open communication.
Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy fascia? Loss
of springiness and elastic recoil
What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction? Supine and relaxed with
arms at sides.
Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a client with scoliosis?
Concave
Why is an individualized stretching program more advantageous for a client? Specifically
designed programs have better compliance.
,Which of the following muscles are included in the Superficial Front Arm Net (SFAN)?
Pectoralis major
How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? 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? Letting the shoulder pinch.
Which term describes the muscular and fascial chains located throughout the body?
Myofascial nets
How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in improving fascial
dysfunction? They can impact a client's ability to participate in a comprehensive fitness
program.
What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? A pleasant and gentle
awareness of stretching only.
, What is the goal of the lateral net stretch? 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? Inside hand on outside of knee and outside hand on lateral
aspect of the ankle.
Which of the following ways could the fitness professional target the parasympathetic nervous
system and encourage the client to relax? Slowing down the rate of breathing.
Which of the following can assist a client in getting started with their self-stretching program?
Pre-planning with the fitness professional.
Which of the following is an aspect of becoming a Stretching and Flexibility Coach that differs
from traditional concepts of stretching techniques? Performing global assessments,
including the assessment of fascial nets.
and Answers|Latest Update
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? Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead squat?
Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement in the human
movement system (HMS)? Central nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? 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? 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? 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? 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? Trust and open communication.
Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy fascia? Loss
of springiness and elastic recoil
What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction? Supine and relaxed with
arms at sides.
Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a client with scoliosis?
Concave
Why is an individualized stretching program more advantageous for a client? Specifically
designed programs have better compliance.
,Which of the following muscles are included in the Superficial Front Arm Net (SFAN)?
Pectoralis major
How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? 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? Letting the shoulder pinch.
Which term describes the muscular and fascial chains located throughout the body?
Myofascial nets
How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in improving fascial
dysfunction? They can impact a client's ability to participate in a comprehensive fitness
program.
What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? A pleasant and gentle
awareness of stretching only.
, What is the goal of the lateral net stretch? 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? Inside hand on outside of knee and outside hand on lateral
aspect of the ankle.
Which of the following ways could the fitness professional target the parasympathetic nervous
system and encourage the client to relax? Slowing down the rate of breathing.
Which of the following can assist a client in getting started with their self-stretching program?
Pre-planning with the fitness professional.
Which of the following is an aspect of becoming a Stretching and Flexibility Coach that differs
from traditional concepts of stretching techniques? Performing global assessments,
including the assessment of fascial nets.
