Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All 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

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

All of the above

True

False

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

45 seconds

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

1 to 2 days

3 to 21 days

30 days or more

None of the above

Seat setting is too low

Not enough glute muscle activation

Training errors

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

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

4. What are some of the most common injuries?

5. Movement patterns are more important than muscles.

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

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

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

9. Sub-acute injuries typically last how long?

10. Which of these is a common reason for developing patellar tendinitis?