Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

True

False

Use proper riding form

Use proper running form

Use proper gear when training

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

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

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

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

All of the above

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

Too much accumulation of fatigue in one area

Minimizes stress

Both A and B

None of the above

Practice Exam

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

2. Movement patterns are more important than muscles.

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

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

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

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

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

8. What are some of the most common injuries?

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

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