Corrective Exercise practice test Complete
Questions and Anwers 2023
Exercise Specialist
Which of the following is an example of a stabilizing muscle role? -ANSW- The muscle
of the rotator cuff contracting along with the deltoids during an overhead shoulder press.
What term defines the cumulative change in motor behavior over a person's entire
lifetime? -ANSW- Motor development
What term describes a muscle acting as a primary mover? -ANSW- Agonist
A client with an Achilles tendon injury would be expected to have weakness in which of
the following muscles? -ANSW- Gastrocnemius
Which global muscle subsystem activates synergistically to control movement in the
frontal plane? -ANSW- Lateral
Performing a walking pattern with or without resistance is an example of activation for
which subsystem? -ANSW- Deep longitudinal
What are the common neurophysiological mechanisms of myofascial rolling that result
in decreased pain? -ANSW- Roller pressure may modulate pain through stimulation of
muscle and cutaneous receptors, afferent central nociceptive pathways (gate theory of
pain), and descending anti-nociceptive pathways (diffuse noxious inhibitory control)
A client had a knee surgery 3 weeks ago and wants to use a myofascial roller to
decrease their hamstring discomfort. What should the fitness professional consider
before prescribing the intervention? -ANSW- Myofascial rolling may be contraindicated
and the client should discuss with their physician first.
Can fitness professionals administer Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization to
their clients? -ANSW- In general, IASTM is a specialized treatment conducted by a
trained healthcare professional.
What is the recommended range of frequency (days per week) for self-myofascial
rolling? -ANSW- Performing myofascial rolling between two and five times per week
may be enough to experience benefits.
Researchers suggested which of the following regarding research on most effective
self-myofascial rolling programs? -ANSW- There is currently a lack of consensus on
optimal myofascial rolling programs.
, If the client has an underlying medical conditions that could be a contraindication, what
is the best course of action before having them use a self-myofascial roller? -ANSW-
The client should be cleared through an appropriately licensed medical professional
before proceeding with any myofascial techniques.
What are two common precautions to stretching? -ANSW- Hypertension and joint
replacement
What best describes the psycho-physiological concept of stretch tolerance? -ANSW- A
client can tolerate the level of discomfort during a prolonged stretch.
What is the optimal duration of stretching to decrease musculotendinous stiffness? -
ANSW- 30-60 seconds
The isometric tempo should last approximately how long? -ANSW- 2 seconds
Greatest strength gains take place while the muscle is under resistance while doing
which of the following? -ANSW- Lengthening
Low sets and relatively light weights are needed to allow for the slow tempo and high
repetition range to provide mild stress to specific areas of the body that benefit from
regular activations with which of the following intensities? -ANSW- Low-level activations
Jamie demonstrated a posterior pelvic tilt during the overhead squat assessment.
Which of the following is an appropriate activation exercise for Jamie? -ANSW-
Standing hip flexor
Which visual method should be used to observe a client during the static postural
assessment? -ANSW- Observe the client beginning with the feet and travel up to the
head.
What are common underactive/lengthened muscles in the lower body? -ANSW- Rectus
abdominis, gluteus maximus, tibialis anterior, and peroneals
Which lower-body muscles are commonly overactive in the Kendall kyphosis-lordosis
posture? -ANSW- Internal obliques, hip flexors, and lumbar extensors
Pes Planus Distortion Syndrome can lead to the following injuries? -ANSW- Plantar
fasciitis, medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), patellar tendonitis, and low-back
pain
Which muscle would be considered underactive/lengthened, leading to scapular winging
during the Davies test? -ANSW- Serratus anterior
Questions and Anwers 2023
Exercise Specialist
Which of the following is an example of a stabilizing muscle role? -ANSW- The muscle
of the rotator cuff contracting along with the deltoids during an overhead shoulder press.
What term defines the cumulative change in motor behavior over a person's entire
lifetime? -ANSW- Motor development
What term describes a muscle acting as a primary mover? -ANSW- Agonist
A client with an Achilles tendon injury would be expected to have weakness in which of
the following muscles? -ANSW- Gastrocnemius
Which global muscle subsystem activates synergistically to control movement in the
frontal plane? -ANSW- Lateral
Performing a walking pattern with or without resistance is an example of activation for
which subsystem? -ANSW- Deep longitudinal
What are the common neurophysiological mechanisms of myofascial rolling that result
in decreased pain? -ANSW- Roller pressure may modulate pain through stimulation of
muscle and cutaneous receptors, afferent central nociceptive pathways (gate theory of
pain), and descending anti-nociceptive pathways (diffuse noxious inhibitory control)
A client had a knee surgery 3 weeks ago and wants to use a myofascial roller to
decrease their hamstring discomfort. What should the fitness professional consider
before prescribing the intervention? -ANSW- Myofascial rolling may be contraindicated
and the client should discuss with their physician first.
Can fitness professionals administer Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization to
their clients? -ANSW- In general, IASTM is a specialized treatment conducted by a
trained healthcare professional.
What is the recommended range of frequency (days per week) for self-myofascial
rolling? -ANSW- Performing myofascial rolling between two and five times per week
may be enough to experience benefits.
Researchers suggested which of the following regarding research on most effective
self-myofascial rolling programs? -ANSW- There is currently a lack of consensus on
optimal myofascial rolling programs.
, If the client has an underlying medical conditions that could be a contraindication, what
is the best course of action before having them use a self-myofascial roller? -ANSW-
The client should be cleared through an appropriately licensed medical professional
before proceeding with any myofascial techniques.
What are two common precautions to stretching? -ANSW- Hypertension and joint
replacement
What best describes the psycho-physiological concept of stretch tolerance? -ANSW- A
client can tolerate the level of discomfort during a prolonged stretch.
What is the optimal duration of stretching to decrease musculotendinous stiffness? -
ANSW- 30-60 seconds
The isometric tempo should last approximately how long? -ANSW- 2 seconds
Greatest strength gains take place while the muscle is under resistance while doing
which of the following? -ANSW- Lengthening
Low sets and relatively light weights are needed to allow for the slow tempo and high
repetition range to provide mild stress to specific areas of the body that benefit from
regular activations with which of the following intensities? -ANSW- Low-level activations
Jamie demonstrated a posterior pelvic tilt during the overhead squat assessment.
Which of the following is an appropriate activation exercise for Jamie? -ANSW-
Standing hip flexor
Which visual method should be used to observe a client during the static postural
assessment? -ANSW- Observe the client beginning with the feet and travel up to the
head.
What are common underactive/lengthened muscles in the lower body? -ANSW- Rectus
abdominis, gluteus maximus, tibialis anterior, and peroneals
Which lower-body muscles are commonly overactive in the Kendall kyphosis-lordosis
posture? -ANSW- Internal obliques, hip flexors, and lumbar extensors
Pes Planus Distortion Syndrome can lead to the following injuries? -ANSW- Plantar
fasciitis, medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), patellar tendonitis, and low-back
pain
Which muscle would be considered underactive/lengthened, leading to scapular winging
during the Davies test? -ANSW- Serratus anterior
