Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

No pain or soreness during or after running

Pain for the first 5 minutes only

Pain after the run

None of the above

3

6

9

12

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

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Forward head posture

Rounded shoulders

Toeing out

All of the above

Use proper riding form

Use proper running form

Use proper gear when training

All of the above

Seat setting is too low

Not enough glute muscle activation

Training errors

All of the above

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

5. What are some of the most common injuries?

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

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

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

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

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