Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

All of the above

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

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

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

The body is not handling the stress

The body has too much inflammation still

You should not advance in your training

All of the above

Forward head posture

Rounded shoulders

Toeing out

All of the above

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

Always check posture

Never miss a warm up or cool down

Place emphasis on the larger trunk muscles

All of the above

Acute

Sub acute

Chronic

None of the above

Practice Exam

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

2. What are some of the most common injuries?

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

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

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

6. If you experience mild pain during the activity and it lasts greater than 24 hours, what does this mean?

7. Which of these are common postural flaws for someone who cycles?

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

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

10. Which describes pain or injury that is less than 24 to 72 hours old?