NASM Stretching and Flexibility Study Guide Exam
|QUESTIONS WITH 100%CORRECT
ANSWERS|VERIFIED|LATEST UPDATE 2025!!
How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? -
(ANSWER)Daily
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.
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.
Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling during a session? -
(ANSWER)Interoceptive
Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
(ANSWER)Improvement of tissue relaxation.
How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? -
(ANSWER)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? -
(ANSWER)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? -
(ANSWER)Functional efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which
help to optimize and maintain movement? - (ANSWER)Traumatic injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -
(ANSWER)Before stretching
Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client
confidence during a stretching session? - (ANSWER)Consistent practice and
feedback with like-minded professionals.
What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body
program? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Superficial front arm net
,What are important aspects of a clients homework? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Allowing the hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching
program? - (ANSWER)Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when
breathing techniques are optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? -
(ANSWER)Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching
approach? - (ANSWER)Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program
outcomes? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Dancing
, Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead
squat? - (ANSWER)Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational
movement in the human movement system (HMS)? - (ANSWER)Central nervous
system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Trust
and open communication.
|QUESTIONS WITH 100%CORRECT
ANSWERS|VERIFIED|LATEST UPDATE 2025!!
How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? -
(ANSWER)Daily
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.
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.
Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling during a session? -
(ANSWER)Interoceptive
Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
(ANSWER)Improvement of tissue relaxation.
How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? -
(ANSWER)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? -
(ANSWER)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? -
(ANSWER)Functional efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which
help to optimize and maintain movement? - (ANSWER)Traumatic injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -
(ANSWER)Before stretching
Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client
confidence during a stretching session? - (ANSWER)Consistent practice and
feedback with like-minded professionals.
What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body
program? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Superficial front arm net
,What are important aspects of a clients homework? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Allowing the hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching
program? - (ANSWER)Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when
breathing techniques are optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? -
(ANSWER)Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching
approach? - (ANSWER)Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program
outcomes? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Dancing
, Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead
squat? - (ANSWER)Deep back net
What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational
movement in the human movement system (HMS)? - (ANSWER)Central nervous
system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Trust
and open communication.
