Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

True

False

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

Seat setting is too low

Not enough glute muscle activation

Training errors

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

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

How to maintain their bike

How to avoid injury

Where to cycle on roads less traveled

All of the above

3

6

9

12

Always check posture

Never miss a warm up or cool down

Place emphasis on the larger trunk muscles

All of the above

Practice Exam

1. Lower back pain can be avoided by learning good riding posture.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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