Chapter 5

Question 1

What types of movement should be used to engage the sympathetic nervous system?

Answer 1

Quick and strong movements

Question 2

A pleasant and gentle awareness of stretching only.

Answer 2

What is the best description of the term ‘stretch awareness’?

Question 3

So the fitness professional can explain the limits of scope of practice and offer a referral.

Answer 3

Why is it important to be prepared for an emotional response during an assisted stretching session?

Question 4

This may be necessary to do so they can adjust their clothing.

Answer 4

Why would there be a need for the fitness professional to step away from the client during a session due to clothing?

Question 5

What emotional state should the fitness professional be in order to best help the client?

Answer 5

Calm and focused

Question 6

What types of movement should be used to engage the parasympathetic nervous system?

Answer 6

slow