Running Fitness Instruction Practice Exam

Running downhill

Poor running shoes

Overpronation

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Overpronation

Running on hard surfaces

Tight calf muscles

All of the above

Change shoes

Ice following a run

Both A and B

None of the above

Keep body relaxed

Head and chin are down

Body is in alignment

Both A and C

Soleus

Gastrocnemius

Biceps

Both A and B

Soleus

Gastrocnemius

Piriformis

All of the above

True

False

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Apply ice after the activity

Rest the affected area

Compress the area

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

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

4. Which factors will help someone alleviate or manage plantar fasciitis?

5. What are some ways to improve running form?

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

7. What muscles should you stretch for running?

8. Legs should be lifted as high as possible while running.

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

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