FITCO Assessment and Evaluation Methods 2

Question 1

Which fitness component does the FITCO shuttle run (beep test) specifically assess?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular aerobic capacity

Answer

The shuttle run (beep test) measures cardiovascular aerobic capacity, also known as VO2max.

Question 2

In the FITCO evaluation, what does a 'pass/fail' scoring system mean for an applicant?

Accepted Answer

Each component has a minimum standard that must be met

Answer

FITCO uses pass/fail standards where each component must meet a minimum threshold independently.

Question 3

Which assessment tool is used in FITCO to evaluate an officer's ability to drag a weighted dummy?

Accepted Answer

The body drag simulation test

Answer

The body drag simulation assesses an officer's ability to physically move an incapacitated person, a key correctional duty.

Question 4

How does the FITCO account for the physiological differences across age groups in its assessment?

Accepted Answer

Age-adjusted norms lower the pass threshold for older applicants

Answer

FITCO provides age-adjusted standards so that older applicants are evaluated against age-appropriate norms.

Question 5

During a push-up assessment in FITCO, which movement error would result in a repetition not being counted?

Accepted Answer

Failing to fully extend the elbows at the top

Answer

Full elbow extension at the top of the movement is required for each repetition to be counted as valid.

(FITCO) Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants Practice Test