FITCO Curriculum Development and Design 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a competency-based curriculum approach?

Accepted Answer

Curriculum structured around demonstrable skills and performance standards

Answer

Competency-based curricula define what learners must be able to do and assess mastery of those abilities rather than measuring time in training.

Question 2

The ADDIE instructional design model stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and:

Accepted Answer

Evaluation

Answer

ADDIE concludes with Evaluation, where the effectiveness of the training program is measured and improvements are identified.

Question 3

Which term describes the alignment between learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessment methods in curriculum design?

Accepted Answer

Constructive alignment

Answer

Constructive alignment, a concept by Biggs, ensures that all curriculum components work together coherently toward the same learning outcomes.

Question 4

In physical fitness training curricula, periodization refers to:

Accepted Answer

Systematically varying training volume and intensity over time to optimize performance

Answer

Periodization is a structured approach to training that cycles phases of volume and intensity to maximize fitness gains and reduce injury risk.

Question 5

Which type of objective specifies the conditions under which a learner must demonstrate a skill, the behavior expected, and the standard of performance?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral objective

Answer

Behavioral objectives, also called performance objectives, include three components: condition, behavior, and criterion (standard).

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FITCO Curriculum Development and Design 3