NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM 240 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best
results?: Daily
2. What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side
that is more restricted in movement?: 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?: The client should contract the antagonist
muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
4. Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling during a session?: Interoceptive
5. Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia?:
Improvement of tissue relaxation.
6. How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed?: -
Through the hip leaning away
7. Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary
complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions?:
Regional interdependence model
8. 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?: Functional efficiency
9. Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which
help to optimize and maintain movement?: Traumatic injury
10. When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques?:
Before stretching
11. Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client
confidence during a stretching session?: Consistent practice and feedback with like-
minded professionals.
12. What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body
program?: The client should complete all the stretches on one side before moving to
the other side.
13. Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral
deltoid raise?: Superficial front arm net
14. What are important aspects of a clients homework?: It should be easy to
remember and customized
, 15. Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional
during lateral net stretch?: Allowing the hips to rotate
16. Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a
stretching program?: Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when
breathing techniques are optimized.
17. Which of the following best describes functional movement?: Movement that
improves the client's activities of daily living.
18. What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching
approach?: Biodynamic
19. How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program
outcomes?: Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension, which helps to
increase flexibility.
20. 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
21. Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the
overhead squat?: Deep back net
22. What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational
movement in the human movement system (HMS)?: Central nervous system
23. Which of the following describes underactive myofascia?: Chronically
elongated tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing normal movement.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Which of the following is not a part of this program?: The "no pain, no gain"
philosophy
27. 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.
28. Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy
fascia?: Loss of springiness and elastic recoil
29. What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction?: Supine and
relaxed with arms at sides.
30. Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a client
with scoliosis?: Concave
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best
results?: Daily
2. What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side
that is more restricted in movement?: 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?: The client should contract the antagonist
muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
4. Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling during a session?: Interoceptive
5. Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia?:
Improvement of tissue relaxation.
6. How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed?: -
Through the hip leaning away
7. Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary
complaint is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions?:
Regional interdependence model
8. 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?: Functional efficiency
9. Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which
help to optimize and maintain movement?: Traumatic injury
10. When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques?:
Before stretching
11. Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client
confidence during a stretching session?: Consistent practice and feedback with like-
minded professionals.
12. What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body
program?: The client should complete all the stretches on one side before moving to
the other side.
13. Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral
deltoid raise?: Superficial front arm net
14. What are important aspects of a clients homework?: It should be easy to
remember and customized
, 15. Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional
during lateral net stretch?: Allowing the hips to rotate
16. Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a
stretching program?: Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when
breathing techniques are optimized.
17. Which of the following best describes functional movement?: Movement that
improves the client's activities of daily living.
18. What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching
approach?: Biodynamic
19. How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program
outcomes?: Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension, which helps to
increase flexibility.
20. 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
21. Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the
overhead squat?: Deep back net
22. What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational
movement in the human movement system (HMS)?: Central nervous system
23. Which of the following describes underactive myofascia?: Chronically
elongated tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing normal movement.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Which of the following is not a part of this program?: The "no pain, no gain"
philosophy
27. 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.
28. Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy
fascia?: Loss of springiness and elastic recoil
29. What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction?: Supine and
relaxed with arms at sides.
30. Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a client
with scoliosis?: Concave
