Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

All of the above

True

False

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

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Acute

Sub chronic

Detrimental

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

Repeated pedaling motion

Poor running shoes

Bike seat setting is too high or low

All of the above

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

2. What are some of the most common injuries?

3. The only way to measure heart rate is through a heart rate monitor.

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

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

6. What are some common injury type classifications?

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

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

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

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