BAI BAI Adaptive Archery & Inclusion 3

Question 1

A student with a prosthetic arm wants to participate in a BAI beginner class. Which action should the instructor take first?

Accepted Answer

Consult with the student about how they currently use their prosthetic and what adaptations have worked before

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Refer the student to a medical professional before allowing participation

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Require the student to shoot with their non-prosthetic side only

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Contact USA Archery for a ruling before the student can shoot

Question 2

What is the purpose of a release aid in adaptive archery for participants with limited finger dexterity?

Accepted Answer

To allow the archer to draw and release the bowstring without requiring full finger grip

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To increase arrow speed beyond standard bow limits

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To replace the bow arm entirely

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To automatically aim the bow for the archer

Question 3

How should a BAI instructor respond if a student with a disability declines a specific accommodation offered to them?

Accepted Answer

Respect the student's decision and explore whether alternative support would be preferred

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Insist on the accommodation for safety reasons

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Remove the student from the class for refusing assistance

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Document the refusal as a liability waiver

Question 4

Which organization provides the most authoritative guidelines for adaptive archery instruction in the United States?

Accepted Answer

USA Archery

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The American Red Cross

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The National Rifle Association

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The US Olympic Committee exclusively

Question 5

A BAI instructor is setting up for a class that includes a student who is deaf. The most important communication adaptation is:

Accepted Answer

Establishing clear visual signals for all range commands and confirming the student understands them

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Speaking louder during range commands

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Having another student always translate verbal commands

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Providing written handouts at the end of each session

Question 6

What does 'universal design for instruction' mean in the context of a BAI archery program?

Accepted Answer

Proactively designing instruction and the environment to be usable by the widest range of students without requiring individual modifications after the fact

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Designing the program for the lowest common denominator of ability

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Requiring all students to use the same equipment and technique

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Providing one-on-one instruction for every student