CRA Adaptive Sports Equipment 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In goalball, the ball contains bells so that players can track it. Which additional equipment requirement applies to ALL players regardless of visual ability?
- Protective knee pads
- Blackout eyeshades worn over the eyes (Correct answer)
- Grip-soled athletic shoes
- Elbow guards
Correct answer: Blackout eyeshades worn over the eyes
All goalball players, including those with partial sight, must wear opaque eyeshades to ensure equal competition and prevent visual advantage.
Question 2: A recreation aide is setting up bocce for a participant with cerebral palsy who cannot throw. Which adaptive aid is permitted in recreational bocce?
- A ramp or chute that the participant directs with head or hand movement (Correct answer)
- A mechanical pitching device operated by a volunteer
- Reducing the distance to the pallino for that participant only
- Allowing a caregiver to throw on the participant's behalf
Correct answer: A ramp or chute that the participant directs with head or hand movement
Ramps and chutes are standard adaptive aids that allow participants with limited motor function to independently direct and release the bocce ball.
Question 3: Which characteristic distinguishes a quad rugby (murderball) wheelchair from a standard sport wheelchair?
- It has four small caster wheels instead of two large drive wheels
- It features a reinforced front bumper guard for contact and collision protection (Correct answer)
- It is made entirely of carbon fiber to minimize weight
- It uses pneumatic tires for shock absorption on rough surfaces
Correct answer: It features a reinforced front bumper guard for contact and collision protection
Quad rugby chairs have distinctive front bumper guards designed to withstand the intentional contact and blocking that defines the sport.
Question 4: A recreation aide observes a participant's prosthetic running blade flexing excessively during sprinting. This most likely indicates:
- The blade category (e.g., sprint vs. distance) is mismatched to the activity (Correct answer)
- The participant's running form is incorrect
- The blade needs to be cleaned and lubricated
- The socket fit is too loose at the distal end
Correct answer: The blade category (e.g., sprint vs. distance) is mismatched to the activity
Excessive flex often means the blade stiffness rating does not match the participant's weight and the activity's impact demands, requiring a different blade category.
Question 5: When outfitting a participant with limited grip for adaptive fishing, which modification is most effective?
- Using a heavier rod for more casting momentum
- Attaching a rod holder or gimbal belt so the rod is held by the body, not the hand (Correct answer)
- Replacing monofilament with braided line for easier handling
- Using a shorter rod to reduce reach requirements
Correct answer: Attaching a rod holder or gimbal belt so the rod is held by the body, not the hand
A rod holder or gimbal belt secures the rod to the angler's body, eliminating the need for hand grip while still allowing the participant to control the line.
Question 6: In adaptive swimming, what is the purpose of a pull buoy used by swimmers with lower-limb differences?
- To increase drag and build upper-body strength
- To keep the hips and lower body elevated, improving hydrodynamic position (Correct answer)
- To mark the swimmer's lane boundary
- To support the head and reduce neck fatigue
Correct answer: To keep the hips and lower body elevated, improving hydrodynamic position
A pull buoy placed between the thighs or under the hips keeps the lower body afloat, compensating for the buoyancy normally provided by leg kick.
Question 7: A recreation aide notices that the straps on a participant's adaptive ski boot are leaving red marks on the skin. The most appropriate immediate action is to:
- Apply padding under the straps and re-evaluate fit (Correct answer)
- Document the marks and report them at the end of the session
- Tell the participant to bear through discomfort as it is normal
- Remove the straps entirely to prevent further irritation
Correct answer: Apply padding under the straps and re-evaluate fit
Adding padding redistributes pressure and should be assessed immediately; continuing with poor equipment fit risks skin breakdown, especially for participants with reduced sensation.
CRA Adaptive Sports Equipment 3
In goalball, the ball contains bells so that players can track it.
Which additional equipment requirement applies to ALL players regardless of visual ability?