Running Fitness Instruction Practice Exam

Keep body relaxed

Head and chin are down

Body is in alignment

Both A and C

Overpronation

Running on hard surfaces

Tight calf muscles

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Uneven ground including cracks and grates

Where your partner is running

Make sure you have good running shoes

Both A and C

Careful on hill training

Evaluate the surface you run on

Rest and ice potential injury areas following activity

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

True

False

Soleus

Gastrocnemius

Piriformis

All of the above

Arms in a forward swinging motion

Feet pointed forwards

Body is in alignment

All of the above

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

Practice Exam

1. What are some ways to improve running form?

2. Which of these is a common reason for developing shinsplints?

3. Which injury describes pain on the front of the leg below the kneecap?

4. What should you watch for while running?

5. What are some of the rules of healthy running?

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

7. You should always ice before you run.

8. What muscles should you stretch for running?

9. What are some ways to be a stronger, more efficient runner?

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