CRA Adaptive Sports Equipment 4

Question 1

Which classification system is used in Paralympic athletics to group athletes with physical impairments fairly?

Accepted Answer

Functional classification based on activity limitation in sport

Answer

Paralympic classification assesses how much an athlete's impairment impacts performance of specific sport tasks, grouping athletes with similar functional ability rather than the same diagnosis.

Question 2

A participant using a power wheelchair wants to join an adaptive bowling program. Which low-tech adaptation most supports independent play?

Accepted Answer

A bowling ramp placed at the lane that the participant can aim and release the ball down

Answer

A portable bowling ramp allows power wheelchair users to independently aim and release the ball without requiring physical assistance from another person.

Question 3

What is the main biomechanical advantage of using a racing wheelchair (handcycle excluded) over a standard manual wheelchair during a road race?

Accepted Answer

They use a three-wheel design with a compensating front wheel, reducing rolling resistance and improving steering

Answer

Racing wheelchairs typically feature a three-wheel configuration with a compensating (front steering) wheel that reduces rolling resistance and allows precise steering at high speeds.

Question 4

When selecting a tennis ball for an adaptive program serving participants with limited upper-body strength, which modification is most helpful?

Accepted Answer

A softer, low-compression foam ball that travels slower and requires less force to strike

Answer

Low-compression foam balls require less impact force to control and move at a slower pace, making rallies accessible for participants with limited strength or reaction time.

Question 5

A recreation aide is preparing an adaptive kayak session for a participant with significant trunk instability. Which equipment modification is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Installing lateral trunk supports or a custom seat back inside the kayak cockpit

Answer

Lateral trunk supports inside the cockpit provide the postural stability needed for safe paddling when a participant cannot maintain an upright position independently.

(CRA) Certified Recreation Aide Practice Test

(CRA) Certified Recreation Aide Practice Test

CRA Adaptive Sports Equipment 4