Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Acute

Sub chronic

Detrimental

None of the above

Do you stretch on a regular basis?

Do you warm up prior to training?

Are you aware of good posture?

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

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

No pain or soreness during or after running

Pain for the first 5 minutes only

Pain after the run

None of the above

How to maintain their bike

How to avoid injury

Where to cycle on roads less traveled

All of the above

True

False

Always check posture

Never miss a warm up or cool down

Place emphasis on the larger trunk muscles

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

2. What are some common injury type classifications?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What are some cycling tips to keep in mind?

9. Stretch what is tight. Strengthen what is weak.

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