ACA ACA Certification & Standards 2

Question 1

What are the ACA's main instructor certification disciplines?

Accepted Answer

Kayaking, canoe, SUP, rafting, and adaptive paddling

Answer

The ACA offers instructor certifications across kayaking, canoe, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), rafting, and adaptive paddling for individuals with disabilities.

Question 2

What is an ACA 'Competency Assessment' in the instructor certification process?

Accepted Answer

A practical on-water evaluation where the candidate demonstrates paddling skills and teaching ability

Answer

The Competency Assessment is a hands-on evaluation in which the instructor candidate demonstrates both paddling skills and the ability to teach those skills effectively.

Question 3

What does the ACA 'Level 4' kayaking instructor certification allow an instructor to teach?

Accepted Answer

Up to and including Class IV whitewater kayaking

Answer

ACA Level 4 whitewater kayaking instructor certification qualifies instructors to teach on up to Class IV whitewater rivers.

Question 4

Under ACA standards, what must an instructor do if a student's medical condition could pose a risk during a paddle session?

Accepted Answer

Review the medical form, consult as needed, and make an informed inclusion/modification decision before the session

Answer

Instructors must review participant medical information, consider any risks, and adapt the activity or consult medical professionals as appropriate before the session begins.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the ACA's 'incident reporting' system?

Accepted Answer

To collect safety data, identify trends, and improve paddling standards across the organization

Answer

ACA incident reporting provides aggregate safety data that helps the organization identify hazard patterns and continuously improve curricula and standards.

(ACA) American Canoe Association Instructor Certification Practice Test

(ACA) American Canoe Association Instructor Certification Practice Test

ACA ACA Certification & Standards 2