Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

45 seconds

1 to 2 days

3 to 21 days

30 days or more

None of the above

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

All of the above

True

False

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

Always check posture

Never miss a warm up or cool down

Place emphasis on the larger trunk muscles

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All of the above

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

Practice Exam

1. Which factors will help someone alleviate or manage achilles tendinitis?

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

3. Sub-acute injuries typically last how long?

4. What are some of the most common injuries?

5. Movement patterns are more important than muscles.

6. If someone has excessive tibial external rotation or ‘toeing out’, they are likely to experience what issues?

7. Which of the following statements is true regarding preventing injuries?

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

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

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