What does FMS test determine?

• A. A test to measure sprint speed
• B. A test to determine if the pillar is functioning properly
• C. A test to evaluate VO2 max
• D. A test to assess muscular strength

Answer: (B)

Functional Movement Screen targets movement quality and core stability, focusing on how well the torso-pelvis region—the pillar—functions during basic movement patterns. The idea is to see whether this pillar can stabilize and transfer forces smoothly across different joints and planes, which underpins safe, efficient movement. When the pillar can stabilize properly, it supports better overall movement patterns; when it can’t, the screen flags potential dysfunction or asymmetry that could raise injury risk and guide corrective training. This isn’t about sprint speed, measuring VO2 max, or testing pure strength in isolation, but about how well foundational movement patterns are controlled by the pillar.