Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Acute

Sub chronic

Detrimental

None of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

1 to 2 days

3 to 21 days

30 days or more

None of the above

Use proper riding form

Use proper running form

Use proper gear when training

All of the above

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

True

False

Too much accumulation of fatigue in one area

Minimizes stress

Both A and B

None of the above

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

The body is not handling the stress

The body has too much inflammation still

You should not advance in your training

All of the above

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Practice Exam

1. What are some common injury type classifications?

2. Which injury describes pain of the tendon between the back of the heel and the calf muscles?

3. Sub-acute injuries typically last how long?

4. Which factors will help someone alleviate or manage back pain?

5. If someone has a rounded lower spine, they are likely to experience what issues?

6. Always ride with a defensive position.

7. Why should you alternate exercises in the kinetic chain?

8. Which of these should you consider when trying to avoid a cycling injury?

9. If you experience mild pain during the activity and it lasts greater than 24 hours, what does this mean?

10. Which injury is also called ‘cycler’s knee’?