BAI Adaptive Archery & Inclusion Flashcards

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

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

The student is the primary expert on their own body and prior adaptive experiences — starting with their input ensures the most relevant accommodations.

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

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

A release aid allows archers with limited finger dexterity or grip strength to draw and release the string mechanically, enabling participation.

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

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

Students have the right to decline accommodations, and the instructor should respect this while remaining open to alternatives the student may prefer.

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

Answer: USA Archery

USA Archery is the national governing body that provides the most authoritative guidelines and resources for adaptive archery instruction in the US.

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

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

Visual signals for all range commands ensure the deaf student receives safety-critical information in real time, just as verbal commands do for hearing students.

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

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

Universal design for instruction means proactively building flexibility and accessibility into the program from the start rather than retrofitting individual accommodations.