Running Fitness Instruction Practice Exam

Arms in a forward swinging motion

Feet pointed forwards

Body is in alignment

All of the above

Careful on hill training

Evaluate the surface you run on

Rest and ice potential injury areas following activity

All of the above

Get fitted with proper shoes

Run on the same roads every day

Slow progressions to your regular pace

A and C only

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Uneven ground including cracks and grates

Where your partner is running

Make sure you have good running shoes

Both A and C

Keep body relaxed

Head and chin are down

Body is in alignment

Both A and C

Running downhill

Poor running shoes

Overpronation

All of the above

Running with poor posture

Not stretching or warming up your body

Running outside your current capabilities

All of the above

Change shoes

Ice following a run

Both A and B

None of the above

True

False

Practice Exam

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

2. What are some of the rules of healthy running?

3. What are some ways to run healthy all year round?

4. Which injury describes pain on the front of the leg below the kneecap?

5. What should you watch for while running?

6. What are some ways to improve running form?

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

8. What are some ways you can create more stress and injury to your body?

9. Which factors will help someone alleviate or manage plantar fasciitis?

10. Toeing out means there could be tightness in the hips and calves.