Practice Test Geeks(FITCO) Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants Practice Test
← All FITCO Flashcard Decks

Agility and Coordination Flashcards

7 cards from real FITCO practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 7 Agility and Coordination flashcards as text

  1. During the FITCO agility run, what is the primary purpose of the cone-weaving portion of the course?

    Answer: To assess lateral movement control and directional change ability

    Cone-weaving tests a candidate's ability to change direction quickly with body control, a skill needed when navigating correctional facility environments.

  2. A correctional officer must quickly sidestep around a moving individual in a hallway. Which agility component is MOST critical in this scenario?

    Answer: Lateral shuffle speed and body balance

    Lateral shuffle speed and balance allow an officer to move sideways efficiently while maintaining control in confined spaces.

  3. Which of the following training methods best improves the rapid deceleration needed during agility drills?

    Answer: Plyometric stopping drills and depth drops

    Plyometric stopping drills train the eccentric muscle contractions required to decelerate quickly and change direction safely.

  4. In the FITCO test, why is it important to complete the agility course without knocking over markers?

    Answer: Knocked markers add time penalties or disqualification, reflecting precision standards

    Completing the course cleanly demonstrates the controlled movement and body awareness expected of correctional officers on duty.

  5. Which muscle group is MOST responsible for quick lateral direction changes during agility tests?

    Answer: Hip abductors and adductors

    Hip abductors and adductors drive lateral leg movements, enabling rapid side-to-side direction changes in agility tasks.

  6. A candidate completes the agility course but loses balance on a tight turn. What does this most likely indicate?

    Answer: Insufficient proprioception and core strength for dynamic tasks

    Losing balance on turns reveals weaknesses in proprioception and core stability, both essential for agility in operational settings.

  7. How does arm swing contribute to agility performance during the FITCO course?

    Answer: It helps generate momentum and assists in rapid direction changes

    Proper arm swing generates momentum and counterbalances leg movements, improving speed and efficiency during direction changes.