Triathlon Practice Exam

Arms in a forward swinging motion

Feet pointed forwards

Body is in alignment

All of the above

½ mile swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run

.9 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 10k run

2.1 miles swim, 55 mile bike, 13 mile run

2.4 mile swim, 111 mile bike, 26.2 mile run

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

All of the above

500 minus your age

440 minus your age

220 minus your age

130 minus your age

True

False

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Overtraining

Overuse

Little to no running experience

Performing stretches after a run

Make sure you know basic maintenance

Make sure your bike is set up properly

Cycle on roads that are less traveled

All of the above

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

Too much accumulation of fatigue in one area

Minimizes stress

Both A and B

None of the above

Practice Exam

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

2. Which of these distances refers to the Olympic distance?

3. What are some of the most common injuries?

4. How do you calculate maximum heart rate?

5. Movement patterns are more important than muscles.

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

7. Each of these is a risk factor for a triathlon injury except?

8. What should you watch for while biking?

9. Which of these should you consider when trying to avoid a cycling injury?

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