Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All of the above

1 to 2 days

3 to 21 days

30 days or more

None of the above

Behind your ears

Behind your knee caps

At your wrist

At the bottom of your foot

True

False

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

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

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Do you stretch on a regular basis?

Do you warm up prior to training?

Are you aware of good posture?

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

3. Sub-acute injuries typically last how long?

4. Use two fingers together to measure your heart rate at what body location?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What are some questions you can ask if you are struggling with recurring injuries?