Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

Use proper riding form

Use proper running form

Use proper gear when training

All 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 running

Pain for the first 5 minutes only

Pain after the run

None of the above

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Too much accumulation of fatigue in one area

Minimizes stress

Both A and B

None of the above

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

Acute

Sub acute

Chronic

None of the above

True

False

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

Practice Exam

1. If someone has a rounded lower spine, they are likely to experience what issues?

2. Which factors will help someone alleviate or manage back pain?

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

4. What is one condition that would allow you to return to training safely?

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

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

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

8. Which describes pain or injury that is less than 24 to 72 hours old?

9. Lower back pain can be avoided by learning good riding posture.

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