Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Too much accumulation of fatigue in one area

Minimizes stress

Both A and B

None of the above

True

False

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

All of the above

No pain or soreness during or after activity

No pain or soreness during but lots of pain after

Mild pain during the activity and soreness after

Pain throughout the entire run

No pain or soreness during or after running

Pain for the first 5 minutes only

Pain after the run

None of the above

Seat setting is too low

Not enough glute muscle activation

Training errors

All of the above

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

45 seconds

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All of the above

Do you stretch on a regular basis?

Do you warm up prior to training?

Are you aware of good posture?

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

3. The formula to measure heart rate is 220 minus your age.

4. What are some of the most common injuries?

5. Which of these symptoms would allow you to increase intensity and volume at the next training run?

6. What is one condition that would allow you to return to training safely?

7. Which of these is a common reason for developing patellar tendinitis?

8. When you measure heart rate with your fingers, you should use what count (in seconds)?

9. If you suspect an injury, what should you do following the activity?

10. What are some questions you can ask if you are struggling with recurring injuries?