Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

45 seconds

3

6

9

12

No pain or soreness during or after running

Pain for the first 5 minutes only

Pain after the run

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

1 to 2 days

3 to 21 days

30 days or more

None of the above

Seat setting is too low

Not enough glute muscle activation

Training errors

All of the above

True

False

Use proper riding form

Use proper running form

Use proper gear when training

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

5. What is one condition that would allow you to return to training safely?

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

7. Sub-acute injuries typically last how long?

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

9. Patellar tendinitis is a band of fibrous tissue that runs along your hamstrings.

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