Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

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

Acute

Sub acute

Chronic

None of the above

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Always check posture

Never miss a warm up or cool down

Place emphasis on the larger trunk muscles

All of the above

Do you stretch on a regular basis?

Do you warm up prior to training?

Are you aware of good posture?

All of the above

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

Forward head posture

Rounded shoulders

Toeing out

All of the above

Too much accumulation of fatigue in one area

Minimizes stress

Both A and B

None of the above

Seat setting is too low

Not enough glute muscle activation

Training errors

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Which of these is a common reason for developing patellar tendinitis?