Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

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

3

6

9

12

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

Behind your ears

Behind your knee caps

At your wrist

At the bottom of your foot

How to maintain their bike

How to avoid injury

Where to cycle on roads less traveled

All of the above

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

All of the above

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

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

5. Use two fingers together to measure your heart rate at what body location?

6. What are some cycling tips to keep in mind?

7. What are some of the most common injuries?

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

9. Sub-acute injuries typically last how long?

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