NASM Stretching and Flexibility Exam 180
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Which of the following are essential to a well-rounded fitness program?
A. Lean body mass and fat loss
B. Flexibility and stretching
C. Recovery and relaxation
D. Injury prevention and speed -✓✓B. Flexibility and stretching
How does the Fascial System (FS) model add to functional efficiency within the human
movement system (HMS)?
A. It intertwines the nervous system and fascial system, creating a hypo sensitive and
responsive network.
B. It intertwines the nervous system and skeletal system, creating a hyper-sensitive and
responsive network.
C. It intertwines the nervous system and muscular system, creating a mechanically
sensitive and responsive communication network.
D. It interacts with the muscle system, creating a mechanically sensitive and responsive
network. -✓✓C. It intertwines the nervous system and muscular system, creating a
mechanically sensitive and responsive communication network.
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 -✓✓A. The connective tissue system
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation?
A. It shifts toward a lower percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground
substance of fascia.
B. It shifts toward a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground
substance of muscles.
C. It shifts towards a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground
substance of fascia.
D. It shifts into a higher percentage of bound water zones within the ground substance
of fascia. -✓✓C. It shifts towards a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones
within the ground substance of fascia.
,Utilizing the sponge metaphor, what type of human tissue could be described as a dry,
stiff sponge?
A. Dehydrated, mobile, inflamed tissue
B. Hydrated, immobile, inflamed tissue
C. Dehydrated, immobile, activated tissue
D. Dehydrated, immobile, inflamed tissue -✓✓D. Dehydrated, immobile, inflamed tissue
Which of the following defines the somatovisceral system?
A. A physiological system dealing with the functioning of the nervous system.
B. A body system that provides the form, stability, and movement of the body.
C. A body system that coordinates the actions and sensory information by transmitting
signals throughout the body.
D. A part of the sensory system that responds to changes in internal body systems and
organs. -✓✓D. A part of the sensory system that responds to changes in internal body
systems and organs.
Why is it important to have structural efficiency and the alignment of each component of
the human movement system (HMS)?
A. This enables an individual to maintain their center of gravity over a stable base of
support during functional movements.
B. This enables an individual to maintain their balance over a constantly changing base
of support during functional movements.
C. This enables an individual to maintain their center of gravity over a constantly
changing base of support during all functional movements.
D. This enables an individual to stabilize their center of gravity over a constantly
changing base of support during agility training. -✓✓C. This enables an individual to
maintain their center of gravity over a constantly changing base of support during all
functional movements.
Which of the following is an aspect of becoming a Stretching and Flexibility Coach that
differs from traditional concepts of stretching techniques?
A. Performing global assessments, including breathing patterns and flexibility.
B. Performing comprehensive assessments including static and dynamic movement
patterns.
C. Performing assessments including restriction in motion and movement patterns.
D. Performing global assessments, including the assessment of fascial nets. -✓✓D.
Performing global assessments, including the assessment of fascial nets.
Which of the following explains why there are many varying types of manual and
movement therapies to address fascial dysfunctions?
,A. Fascia is vulnerable to dysfunction because it is chronically dehydrated and unable to
maintain hydration in athletes.
B. Fascia is vulnerable to dysfunction because connected solely to the neurovascular
system and controls movement signals.
C. Fascia is vulnerable to many types of dysfunction because it is widespread and has
an integrative function.
D. Fascia is vulnerable to dysfunction because it is isolated and has an individualized
function. -✓✓C. Fascia is vulnerable to many types of dysfunction because it is
widespread and has an integrative function.
Which of the following is an example of a potential lower body compensation pattern
that could result in more proximal faulty positions?
A. A supinated foot-ankle complex, internally rotated knee and hip with anteriorly rotated
pelvis.
B. A pronated foot-ankle complex, internally rotated knee and hip with anteriorly rotated
pelvis.
C. A pronated foot-ankle complex, externally rotated knee and hip with anteriorly rotated
pelvis.
D. A pronated foot-ankle complex, internally rotated knee and hip with posterior rotated
pelvis. -✓✓B. A pronated foot-ankle complex, internally rotated knee and hip with
anteriorly rotated pelvis.
Which of the following may be included in an individualized integrated stretching
program?
A. Intense self-myofascial techniques, specific corrective stretches, recovery stretches
for warm-ups and dynamic stretches for cool downs.
B. Self-myofascial techniques, specific corrective stretches, dynamic stretches for
warm-ups and recovery stretches for cool downs.
C. Heavy weight training, dynamic stretches for warm-ups and recovery stretches for
cool downs.
D. Mandatory self-myofascial techniques, general corrective stretches, dynamic
stretches for warm-ups and recovery stretches for cool downs. -✓✓B. Self-myofascial
techniques, specific corrective stretches, dynamic stretches for warm-ups and recovery
stretches for cool downs.
Which of the following is the first definition of fascia according to the Fascial Research
Society?
A. A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other dissectible aggregations of connective
tissue that forms beneath the skin to detach and congregate muscles and other internal
organs.
B. A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other dissectible aggregations of connective
tissue that forms beneath the skin to attach, enclose, and separate muscles and other
internal organs.
, C. A fascia is a separate internal organ that attaches or encloses the skeletal system
during functional movement.
D. A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other non-dissectible aggregations of connective
tissue that forms beneath the skin to attach, enclose, and separate muscles and other
internal organs. -✓✓B. A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other dissectible
aggregations of connective tissue that forms beneath the skin to attach, enclose, and
separate muscles and other internal organs.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach?
A. Biomechanical
B. Advanced sociodynamic
C. Advanced biophysics
D. Biodynamic -✓✓D. Biodynamic
What type of tissue can both bound and bulk water be found in?
A. Adipose tissue only
B. Lymphatic tissue
C. Neural tissue
D. Connective tissue -✓✓D. Connective tissue
What happens when a mechanical load is released?
A. An influx of metabolic waste products enters to flush out, rehydrate, and bring fresh
nutrients to the area.
B. An influx of fresh fluids enters to flush out metabolic waste, dehydrate, and remove
toxins from the tissue.
C. An influx of fresh fluids enters to flush out metabolic waste, rehydrate, and bring
fresh nutrients to the area.
D. A reduction of fresh fluids exits to flush out metabolic waste, dehydrate, and bring
fresh nutrients to the area. -✓✓C. An influx of fresh fluids enters to flush out metabolic
waste, rehydrate, and bring fresh nutrients to the area.
Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint is
affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions?
A. Regional flexibility model
B. Regional interdependence model
C. Regional fascial system model
D. Regional independence model -✓✓B. Regional interdependence model
Which of the following defines fascial nets?
A. The connection of fascia to muscle, bone and nerves and how it controls movement.
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Which of the following are essential to a well-rounded fitness program?
A. Lean body mass and fat loss
B. Flexibility and stretching
C. Recovery and relaxation
D. Injury prevention and speed -✓✓B. Flexibility and stretching
How does the Fascial System (FS) model add to functional efficiency within the human
movement system (HMS)?
A. It intertwines the nervous system and fascial system, creating a hypo sensitive and
responsive network.
B. It intertwines the nervous system and skeletal system, creating a hyper-sensitive and
responsive network.
C. It intertwines the nervous system and muscular system, creating a mechanically
sensitive and responsive communication network.
D. It interacts with the muscle system, creating a mechanically sensitive and responsive
network. -✓✓C. It intertwines the nervous system and muscular system, creating a
mechanically sensitive and responsive communication network.
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 -✓✓A. The connective tissue system
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation?
A. It shifts toward a lower percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground
substance of fascia.
B. It shifts toward a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground
substance of muscles.
C. It shifts towards a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground
substance of fascia.
D. It shifts into a higher percentage of bound water zones within the ground substance
of fascia. -✓✓C. It shifts towards a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones
within the ground substance of fascia.
,Utilizing the sponge metaphor, what type of human tissue could be described as a dry,
stiff sponge?
A. Dehydrated, mobile, inflamed tissue
B. Hydrated, immobile, inflamed tissue
C. Dehydrated, immobile, activated tissue
D. Dehydrated, immobile, inflamed tissue -✓✓D. Dehydrated, immobile, inflamed tissue
Which of the following defines the somatovisceral system?
A. A physiological system dealing with the functioning of the nervous system.
B. A body system that provides the form, stability, and movement of the body.
C. A body system that coordinates the actions and sensory information by transmitting
signals throughout the body.
D. A part of the sensory system that responds to changes in internal body systems and
organs. -✓✓D. A part of the sensory system that responds to changes in internal body
systems and organs.
Why is it important to have structural efficiency and the alignment of each component of
the human movement system (HMS)?
A. This enables an individual to maintain their center of gravity over a stable base of
support during functional movements.
B. This enables an individual to maintain their balance over a constantly changing base
of support during functional movements.
C. This enables an individual to maintain their center of gravity over a constantly
changing base of support during all functional movements.
D. This enables an individual to stabilize their center of gravity over a constantly
changing base of support during agility training. -✓✓C. This enables an individual to
maintain their center of gravity over a constantly changing base of support during all
functional movements.
Which of the following is an aspect of becoming a Stretching and Flexibility Coach that
differs from traditional concepts of stretching techniques?
A. Performing global assessments, including breathing patterns and flexibility.
B. Performing comprehensive assessments including static and dynamic movement
patterns.
C. Performing assessments including restriction in motion and movement patterns.
D. Performing global assessments, including the assessment of fascial nets. -✓✓D.
Performing global assessments, including the assessment of fascial nets.
Which of the following explains why there are many varying types of manual and
movement therapies to address fascial dysfunctions?
,A. Fascia is vulnerable to dysfunction because it is chronically dehydrated and unable to
maintain hydration in athletes.
B. Fascia is vulnerable to dysfunction because connected solely to the neurovascular
system and controls movement signals.
C. Fascia is vulnerable to many types of dysfunction because it is widespread and has
an integrative function.
D. Fascia is vulnerable to dysfunction because it is isolated and has an individualized
function. -✓✓C. Fascia is vulnerable to many types of dysfunction because it is
widespread and has an integrative function.
Which of the following is an example of a potential lower body compensation pattern
that could result in more proximal faulty positions?
A. A supinated foot-ankle complex, internally rotated knee and hip with anteriorly rotated
pelvis.
B. A pronated foot-ankle complex, internally rotated knee and hip with anteriorly rotated
pelvis.
C. A pronated foot-ankle complex, externally rotated knee and hip with anteriorly rotated
pelvis.
D. A pronated foot-ankle complex, internally rotated knee and hip with posterior rotated
pelvis. -✓✓B. A pronated foot-ankle complex, internally rotated knee and hip with
anteriorly rotated pelvis.
Which of the following may be included in an individualized integrated stretching
program?
A. Intense self-myofascial techniques, specific corrective stretches, recovery stretches
for warm-ups and dynamic stretches for cool downs.
B. Self-myofascial techniques, specific corrective stretches, dynamic stretches for
warm-ups and recovery stretches for cool downs.
C. Heavy weight training, dynamic stretches for warm-ups and recovery stretches for
cool downs.
D. Mandatory self-myofascial techniques, general corrective stretches, dynamic
stretches for warm-ups and recovery stretches for cool downs. -✓✓B. Self-myofascial
techniques, specific corrective stretches, dynamic stretches for warm-ups and recovery
stretches for cool downs.
Which of the following is the first definition of fascia according to the Fascial Research
Society?
A. A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other dissectible aggregations of connective
tissue that forms beneath the skin to detach and congregate muscles and other internal
organs.
B. A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other dissectible aggregations of connective
tissue that forms beneath the skin to attach, enclose, and separate muscles and other
internal organs.
, C. A fascia is a separate internal organ that attaches or encloses the skeletal system
during functional movement.
D. A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other non-dissectible aggregations of connective
tissue that forms beneath the skin to attach, enclose, and separate muscles and other
internal organs. -✓✓B. A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other dissectible
aggregations of connective tissue that forms beneath the skin to attach, enclose, and
separate muscles and other internal organs.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach?
A. Biomechanical
B. Advanced sociodynamic
C. Advanced biophysics
D. Biodynamic -✓✓D. Biodynamic
What type of tissue can both bound and bulk water be found in?
A. Adipose tissue only
B. Lymphatic tissue
C. Neural tissue
D. Connective tissue -✓✓D. Connective tissue
What happens when a mechanical load is released?
A. An influx of metabolic waste products enters to flush out, rehydrate, and bring fresh
nutrients to the area.
B. An influx of fresh fluids enters to flush out metabolic waste, dehydrate, and remove
toxins from the tissue.
C. An influx of fresh fluids enters to flush out metabolic waste, rehydrate, and bring
fresh nutrients to the area.
D. A reduction of fresh fluids exits to flush out metabolic waste, dehydrate, and bring
fresh nutrients to the area. -✓✓C. An influx of fresh fluids enters to flush out metabolic
waste, rehydrate, and bring fresh nutrients to the area.
Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint is
affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions?
A. Regional flexibility model
B. Regional interdependence model
C. Regional fascial system model
D. Regional independence model -✓✓B. Regional interdependence model
Which of the following defines fascial nets?
A. The connection of fascia to muscle, bone and nerves and how it controls movement.
