NASM stretching and flexibility Exam
Questions and 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 fit- ness
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
?: Re- gional 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 feed- back 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
Questions and 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 fit- ness
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
?: Re- gional 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 feed- back 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
