Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

45 seconds

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

Do you stretch on a regular basis?

Do you warm up prior to training?

Are you aware of good posture?

All of the above

The body is not handling the stress

The body has too much inflammation still

You should not advance in your training

All of the above

Repeated pedaling motion

Poor running shoes

Bike seat setting is too high or low

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

Forward head posture

Rounded shoulders

Toeing out

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. If you experience mild pain during the activity and it lasts greater than 24 hours, what does this mean?

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

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

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