Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All of the above

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

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

True

False

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Too much accumulation of fatigue in one area

Minimizes stress

Both A and B

None of the above

1 to 2 days

3 to 21 days

30 days or more

None 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

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Sub-acute injuries typically last how long?

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