Running Fitness Instruction Practice Exam

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

True

False

Overpronation

Running on hard surfaces

Tight calf muscles

All of the above

Plank

Low back extension

Lying crunches

None of the above

Running with poor posture

Not stretching or warming up your body

Running outside your current capabilities

All of the above

Suited to your running pattern or style

Provide proper cushion and support

That they are comfortable

All of the above

Keep body relaxed

Head and chin are down

Body is in alignment

Both A and C

Prevents injuries

Can absorb more of the force from contact to the ground

A and B

None of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Running with poor posture

Not stretching or warming up your body

Running outside your current capabilities

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

2. Running tall improves lung capacity.

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

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

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

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

7. What are some ways to improve running form?

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

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

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