Biomechanics of Running – MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Which key difference distinguishes running from walking? (A) Presence of double support (B) Absence of double support (C) Shorter stride length (D) Lower ground reaction force 2. The flight phase in running refers to: (A) Both feet in contact with the ground (B) Both feet off the ground (C) One foot in stance, one in swing (D) None of the above 3. Ground reaction forces in running are approximately: (A) 1 × body weight (B) 1.5 × body weight (C) 2–3 × body weight (D) 5 × body weight 4. Which phase is absent in running compared to walking? (A) Swing phase (B) Flight phase (C) Double support phase (D) Mid stance phase 5. Running cadence for recreational runners typically ranges between: (A) 100–120 steps/min (B) 140–160 steps/min (C) 160–180 steps/min (D) 200–220 steps/min 6. The primary role of quadriceps during early stance in running is: (A) Absorb shock (B) Provide propulsion (C) Stabilize trunk (D) Flex the hip 7. Which muscle group provides propulsion during toe-off in running? (A) Hamstrings (B) Gastrocnemius and soleus (C) Quadriceps (D) Hip adductors 8. Which running style involves landing on the heel first? (A) Midfoot strike (B) Forefoot strike (C) Heel strike (D) Toe-only strike 9. Forefoot striking typically reduces: (A) Calf muscle activity (B) Impact loading rate (C) Ankle plantarflexion (D) Achilles tendon stress 10. Running efficiency improves with: (A) Excessive vertical oscillation (B) Forward trunk lean of 10–15° (C) Wide step width (D) Low cadence 11. The primary shock absorbers in running are: (A) Joints only (B) Muscles only (C) Muscles, tendons, and joints (D) Bones only 12. Running economy refers to: (A) Energy cost per unit distance (B) Speed per step length (C) Ground reaction force ratio (D) None of the above 13. The Achilles tendon stores and releases energy during: (A) Swing phase (B) Stance phase (C) Flight phase (D) Double support 14. Vertical ground reaction forces during running have how many peaks? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) None 15. Which factor most increases injury risk in running? (A) Gradual load progression (B) High impact loading rates (C) Proper cadence (D) Balanced stride length 16. Which type of running reduces impact on the knees? (A) Uphill running (B) Downhill running (C) Sprinting (D) Jogging 17. Which factor is most associated with shin splints? (A) Overstriding (B) Proper cadence (C) Short steps (D) Arm swing 18. Which running surface produces the highest ground reaction forces? (A) Grass (B) Treadmill (C) Asphalt (D) Sand 19. The stretch-shortening cycle is primarily used in: (A) Running (B) Swimming (C) Cycling (D) Rowing 20. Which joint absorbs the highest loads during running? (A) Shoulder (B) Knee (C) Ankle (D) Hip 21. The average stride length in running is approximately: (A) 0.5 m (B) 1.0 m (C) 1.5–2.0 m (D) 3.0 m 22. In running biomechanics, “overstriding” refers to: (A) Step width too wide (B) Heel striking far ahead of the center of mass (C) Excessive knee flexion (D) Arm crossing midline 23. Which plane of motion dominates in running? (A) Sagittal (B) Frontal (C) Transverse (D) Coronal 24. Running speed is determined by: (A) Stride length × cadence (B) Cadence ÷ stride length (C) Stride length ÷ cadence (D) Stride width × cadence 25. Which factor reduces running economy? (A) Optimal stride length (B) Low vertical oscillation (C) High arm swing (D) Proper cadence 26. The hip extensors are most active during: (A) Swing phase (B) Early stance (C) Flight phase (D) None of the above 27. Which strike pattern increases Achilles tendon loading? (A) Heel strike (B) Midfoot strike (C) Forefoot strike (D) None of the above 28. Which biomechanical factor decreases during fatigue in running? (A) Step width (B) Stride length (C) Cadence (D) Step frequency 29. Energy is stored elastically in tendons during: (A) Loading response (B) Flight phase (C) Swing phase (D) Toe-off 30. Which type of muscle contraction dominates in shock absorption while running? (A) Concentric (B) Eccentric (C) Isometric (D) None of the above 31. The typical ground contact time in running is approximately: (A) 50 ms (B) 100–200 ms (C) 500 ms (D) 1 second 32. Which factor is most important for sprinting performance? (A) Step width (B) Vertical oscillation (C) Stride frequency (D) Double support 33. Arm swing during running helps to: (A) Increase cadence (B) Reduce trunk rotation (C) Maintain balance (D) Shorten stride length 34. Which factor increases braking forces in running? (A) Forward trunk lean (B) Overstriding (C) Proper cadence (D) Running uphill 35. Running barefoot typically increases: (A) Heel striking (B) Forefoot striking (C) Vertical oscillation (D) Step width 36. Which joint primarily controls shock absorption in running? (A) Knee (B) Ankle (C) Hip (D) Shoulder 37. Increased cadence in running generally: (A) Increases impact forces (B) Decreases overstriding (C) Increases braking (D) Reduces efficiency 38. The “flight phase” is longest in: (A) Walking (B) Jogging (C) Sprinting (D) Slow running 39. Which factor decreases when running uphill? (A) Ground contact time (B) Propulsive forces (C) Impact forces (D) Muscle activation 40. Downhill running typically increases: (A) Propulsion (B) Braking forces (C) Energy storage in tendons (D) Cadence 41. The spring-mass model in running refers to: (A) Bones as rigid springs (B) Body acting like a spring compressing and recoiling (C) Joints acting as springs (D) Arms swinging like springs 42. Running speed is more improved by: (A) Step width (B) Stride length and cadence (C) Arm swing only (D) Knee valgus 43. Which variable decreases during sprint fatigue? (A) Cadence (B) Stride length (C) Vertical oscillation (D) Ground contact time 44. Which factor most reduces knee joint load in running? (A) Leaning backward (B) Running downhill (C) Running uphill (D) Overstriding 45. Which running pattern increases stress on the calf muscles? (A) Heel strike (B) Midfoot strike (C) Forefoot strike (D) None of the above 46. In sprinting, the majority of force production occurs during: (A) Swing phase (B) Ground contact (C) Flight phase (D) Recovery phase 47. Which muscle group is most important for propulsion in sprinting? (A) Hip extensors (B) Ankle plantarflexors (C) Quadriceps (D) Hamstrings 48. Running economy is negatively affected by: (A) Overstriding (B) Proper cadence (C) Efficient arm swing (D) Elastic recoil 49. Elite distance runners often demonstrate: (A) Low cadence (B) Minimal vertical oscillation (C) Wide step width (D) Excessive braking 50. 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