Running Fitness Instruction Practice Exam

Keep body relaxed

Head and chin are down

Body is in alignment

Both A and C

True

False

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All of the above

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

All of the above

Uneven ground including cracks and grates

Where your partner is running

Make sure you have good running shoes

Both A and C

Soleus

Gastrocnemius

Biceps

Both A and B

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Get fitted with proper shoes

Run on the same roads every day

Slow progressions to your regular pace

A and C only

Overpronation

Running on hard surfaces

Tight calf muscles

All of the above

Practice Exam

1. What are some ways to improve running form?

2. When running, you should land on your heels and push off the front of your feet.

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

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

5. What are some of the most common injuries?

6. What should you watch for while running?

7. If you suspect Achilles Tendinitis, you should stretch which muscles?

8. Which injury describes pain on the front of the leg below the kneecap?

9. What are some ways to run healthy all year round?

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