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

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Muscular endurance

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Flexibility

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Anaerobic power

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

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Scores are ranked against other applicants

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Only the total composite score matters

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Scores are weighted by age group

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

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The grip strength dynamometer

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The Ontario Physical Readiness Evaluation for Policing (PREP)

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The Canadian Forces fitness test

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

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All applicants use identical standards regardless of age

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Older applicants complete fewer test items

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Age is not a factor in correctional officer fitness standards

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

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Taking a breath between repetitions

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Keeping feet together on the floor

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Looking forward rather than downward

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a standardized fitness evaluation protocol like FITCO?

Accepted Answer

To ensure consistent, fair, and legally defensible assessment across all candidates

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To rank applicants by athletic ability for hiring purposes

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To identify applicants with elite athletic backgrounds

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To replace medical examinations for correctional officer candidates

Question 7

In the context of fitness testing, what does 'criterion-referenced' mean?

Accepted Answer

Performance is measured against a fixed job-relevant standard

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Scores are compared to a national norm population

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Each score is ranked against other test-takers in the same session

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The highest scorer automatically passes regardless of absolute score