NASM Corrective Exercise and Flexibility Training

Question 1

According to NASM, what is the primary goal of the Corrective Exercise Continuum?

Accepted Answer

Identify and correct movement impairments

Answer

The NASM Corrective Exercise Continuum aims to identify and correct movement impairments that may lead to injury.

Question 2

Which muscle is most commonly overactive in individuals with an anterior pelvic tilt?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexor complex

Answer

The hip flexor complex (iliopsoas and rectus femoris) is typically overactive in individuals displaying anterior pelvic tilt.

Question 3

What does NASM's 4-step Corrective Exercise Strategy begin with?

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting overactive muscles

Answer

The NASM Corrective Exercise Strategy starts with inhibiting (releasing) overactive muscles before proceeding to lengthening, activating, and integrating.

Question 4

Which flexibility technique uses autogenic inhibition to relax a muscle after a sustained isometric contraction?

Accepted Answer

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

Answer

PNF stretching uses isometric contraction followed by relaxation, exploiting autogenic inhibition via the Golgi tendon organ to achieve greater flexibility.

Question 5

In the NASM model, which modality is used during the Inhibit phase of corrective exercise?

Accepted Answer

Self-myofascial rolling (foam rolling)

Answer

Self-myofascial rolling (SMR) is the primary tool in the Inhibit phase to reduce tension in overactive tissues.

NASM Practice Test

NASM Practice Test

NASM Corrective Exercise and Flexibility Training