FITCO Assessment and Evaluation Methods 4

Question 1

During the FITCO sit-and-reach test, what physical component is being evaluated?

Accepted Answer

Lower back and hamstring flexibility

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Core muscular endurance

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Hip flexor strength

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Balance and proprioception

Question 2

How does the FITCO simulate the physical demands of a correctional officer using an obstacle course element?

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Candidates navigate barriers, vaults, and direction changes to mirror real operational scenarios

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Candidates sprint a 100m straight track

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Candidates lift free weights in a circuit format

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Candidates complete a timed swim test

Question 3

Which principle ensures that FITCO standards do not discriminate against protected groups under the Ontario Human Rights Code?

Accepted Answer

Standards must be bona fide occupational requirements based on job analysis

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Standards must be identical for all demographic groups

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Standards must be set at the average performance of current officers

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Standards must be approved annually by the Ministry of Health

Question 4

What role does a job task analysis (JTA) play in developing a fitness test like FITCO?

Accepted Answer

It identifies the physical demands of the job to ensure test components are relevant and defensible

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It determines the minimum age for applicants

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It sets the salary scale for different fitness score tiers

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It creates ranking lists of candidates for hiring managers

Question 5

A candidate scores above the minimum on all FITCO components except the cardiovascular shuttle run. What is the outcome?

Accepted Answer

They fail because each component must independently meet the minimum standard

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They pass overall because the majority of components were passed

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They are offered a conditional hire pending a retest within 30 days

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Their score is averaged across components to determine pass/fail

Question 6

In physical fitness assessment, what is the purpose of a pre-test medical clearance or PAR-Q?

Accepted Answer

To identify health conditions that could pose a risk during maximal physical exertion

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To determine whether the candidate has prior law enforcement experience

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To confirm the candidate's identity before testing begins

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To assign age-adjusted scoring categories

Question 7

Which term describes the ability of a fitness test to correctly identify candidates who genuinely meet the job-required standard?

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Sensitivity

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Specificity

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Predictive validity

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Construct validity