Paddle Sports Program Design & Curriculum Development Flashcards
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Which assessment approach does ACA recommend for evaluating student paddling competency?
Answer: Observation-based practical skills assessment during on-water activities
ACA uses competency-based assessment through direct observation of practical skills on the water, which accurately reflects a student's ability to perform techniques in real conditions.
In ACA instructor training, what is the purpose of a teaching practicum?
Answer: To provide candidates with supervised, real-world teaching experience
The teaching practicum gives instructor candidates the opportunity to apply pedagogical concepts under the guidance of a trainer, developing actual teaching competency in a supported environment.
What does 'backward design' mean in the context of ACA curriculum development?
Answer: Starting with desired end outcomes and designing instruction backward to achieve them
Backward design begins by clearly identifying the competencies students must demonstrate at course completion, then works backward to determine what instruction and practice are needed to get there.
How should an ACA instructor best adapt teaching for students with varying experience levels within the same group?
Answer: Use differentiated instruction, providing modified challenges and targeted support for each skill level
Differentiated instruction allows an instructor to serve all learners by adjusting task complexity, providing additional support, or offering extension challenges so each student is appropriately engaged.
What is the key advantage of using video analysis in ACA paddling instruction?
Answer: Students can objectively view their own technique and identify specific areas for improvement
Video provides learners with an objective external view of their own movement that mirrors and verbal descriptions cannot replicate, accelerating self-awareness and technical improvement.
When sequencing skill instruction in an ACA kayak course, which principle should guide the order of topics?
Answer: Introduce skills from simple and safe to complex, with each skill building on the previous
Sequencing from simple to complex ensures students have the foundational safety and boat-handling skills needed to practice more advanced techniques without exceeding their current competency.
What is the recommended approach for introducing the wet exit to beginner kayak students?
Answer: Practice in shallow, calm water with an instructor positioned to provide immediate assistance
Shallow, calm water with an instructor standing by reduces student anxiety, allows immediate intervention if needed, and provides a safe environment for the first capsize experience.