Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Forward head posture

Rounded shoulders

Toeing out

All of the above

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

Acute

Sub chronic

Detrimental

None of the above

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

All of the above

Seat setting is too low

Not enough glute muscle activation

Training errors

All of the above

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

45 seconds

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

True

False

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

3. What are some common injury type classifications?

4. What are some of the most common injuries?

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

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

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

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

9. Stretch what is tight. Strengthen what is weak.

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