Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Forward head posture

Rounded shoulders

Toeing out

All of the above

True

False

Too much accumulation of fatigue in one area

Minimizes stress

Both A and B

None of the above

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

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

Repeated pedaling motion

Poor running shoes

Bike seat setting is too high or low

All of the above

1 to 2 days

3 to 21 days

30 days or more

None of the above

Acute

Sub acute

Chronic

None of the above

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

Practice Exam

1. Which of these are common postural flaws for someone who cycles?

2. Chronic pain is usually related to overuse injuries like tendinitis, bursitis, strains, etc.

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

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

5. What are some of the most common injuries?

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

7. Illiotibial Band Syndrome is most likely caused by which issues?

8. Sub-acute injuries typically last how long?

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

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