Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Weak low back extensors

Tight neck muscles

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

Forward head posture

Rounded shoulders

Toeing out

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

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

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

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

True

False

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

5. If you suspect an injury, what should you do following the activity?

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

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

8. Movement patterns are more important than muscles.

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

10. Which injury describes pain of the tendon between the back of the heel and the calf muscles?