Running Fitness Instruction Practice Exam

Plank

Low back extension

Lying crunches

None of the above

Suited to your running pattern or style

Provide proper cushion and support

That they are comfortable

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Running downhill

Poor running shoes

Overpronation

All of the above

Prevents injuries

Can absorb more of the force from contact to the ground

A and B

None of the above

Running with poor posture

Not stretching or warming up your body

Running outside your current capabilities

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Careful on hill training

Evaluate the surface you run on

Rest and ice potential injury areas following activity

All of the above

Overpronation

Running on hard surfaces

Tight calf muscles

All of the above

True

False

Practice Exam

1. Which is the best exercise to strengthen the back extensor muscles?

2. What should you be evaluating when looking for a new shoe?

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

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

5. What difference will it make to wear proper shoes when training?

6. What are some ways you can create more stress and injury to your body?

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

8. What are some of the rules of healthy running?

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

10. Always run on hard surfaces to get your feet used to longer distances.