Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

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

True

False

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

45 seconds

Too much accumulation of fatigue in one area

Minimizes stress

Both A and B

None 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

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

Practice Exam

1. What are some of the most common injuries?

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

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

4. Movement patterns are more important than muscles.

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

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

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

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

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

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