Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

Always check posture

Never miss a warm up or cool down

Place emphasis on the larger trunk muscles

All of the above

3

6

9

12

True

False

Too much accumulation of fatigue in one area

Minimizes stress

Both A and B

None of the above

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

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

45 seconds

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

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

6. Lower back pain can be avoided by learning good riding posture.

7. Why should you alternate exercises in the kinetic chain?

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

9. What are some of the most common injuries?

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