Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

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

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Repeated pedaling motion

Poor running shoes

Bike seat setting is too high or low

All of the above

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

3

6

9

12

Behind your ears

Behind your knee caps

At your wrist

At the bottom of your foot

How to maintain their bike

How to avoid injury

Where to cycle on roads less traveled

All of the above

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

3. Which injury describes pain on the tendon between the heel and the calf muscles?

4. Illiotibial Band Syndrome is most likely caused by which issues?

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

6. When you measure heart rate with two fingers, you multiply the heart beat by what number?

7. Use two fingers together to measure your heart rate at what body location?

8. What are some cycling tips to keep in mind?

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

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