BAI BAI Adaptive Archery & Inclusion 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary goal of adaptive archery as recognized by USA Archery?
- To create separate competitive tracks for disabled athletes only
- To ensure individuals of all abilities can participate in archery through appropriate accommodations (Correct answer)
- To simplify archery rules to the point where it no longer resembles the sport
- To limit participation to those with minor physical limitations only
Correct answer: To ensure individuals of all abilities can participate in archery through appropriate accommodations
Adaptive archery aims to make the sport accessible to participants of all abilities through equipment, rule, and environmental accommodations.
Question 2: A student using a wheelchair wants to participate in an archery class. A BAI instructor should first:
- Refer the student to a specialist adaptive archery program exclusively
- Assess the student's individual needs and available accommodations on the range (Correct answer)
- Assume the student cannot participate safely without medical clearance
- Modify the shooting line for all students to accommodate the wheelchair user
Correct answer: Assess the student's individual needs and available accommodations on the range
The first step is an individual assessment to understand the student's specific needs and what accommodations are available or can be made.
Question 3: Which piece of adaptive equipment allows an archer with limited hand grip to hold a recurve bow?
- A lighter arrow shaft
- A bow sling or strap-on grip device (Correct answer)
- A shorter draw length bow only
- A crossbow conversion kit
Correct answer: A bow sling or strap-on grip device
A bow sling or strap-on grip device allows archers with limited hand function to hold and shoot a recurve bow safely.
Question 4: How should a BAI instructor approach language when discussing a student's disability in an inclusive archery class?
- Use medical terminology to show knowledge
- Use person-first language and follow the student's own preference (Correct answer)
- Avoid any reference to disability to prevent awkwardness
- Use disability-specific labels to categorize students for planning purposes
Correct answer: Use person-first language and follow the student's own preference
Person-first language (e.g., 'a student who uses a wheelchair') respects individual dignity, and following the student's own preference shows respect.
Question 5: What is a reasonable first accommodation for an archer with a visual impairment participating in a beginner class?
- Exclude the student from range activities for safety
- Use tactile guides, verbal cueing, and a sighted shooting partner (Correct answer)
- Allow the student to shoot from a much closer distance without any other changes
- Require the student to use a specialized electronic sight system immediately
Correct answer: Use tactile guides, verbal cueing, and a sighted shooting partner
Tactile guides, detailed verbal cueing, and a sighted partner are accessible first accommodations that integrate the visually impaired student into the class.
Question 6: Under USA Archery's inclusive participation guidelines, who is responsible for initiating accommodation planning for a student with a disability?
- The student's medical provider
- The BAI instructor, ideally in consultation with the student and caregivers (Correct answer)
- USA Archery headquarters directly
- The student's school or referring organization exclusively
Correct answer: The BAI instructor, ideally in consultation with the student and caregivers
The BAI instructor takes responsibility for planning accommodations in collaboration with the student and their support network.
BAI BAI Adaptive Archery & Inclusion 1
What is the primary goal of adaptive archery as recognized by USA Archery?