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HOPE MIDTERMS.docx (1).pdf Flashcards
HOPE MIDTERMS.docx (1).pdf Flashcards
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1
Question
What is the top management of each competition in Olympic Canoeing in the hands of?
Answer
Competition Committee
2
Question
Where are the rules and scoring for Olympic Canoe derived from?
Answer
Standard international rules set forth by the International Canoe Federation (ICF)
3
Question
How is the winner determined in Olympic Canoeing races?
Answer
The fastest boater wins
4
Question
How are the gates labeled in CanoeKayak Slalom races?
Answer
With either red or white stripes or green and white stripes
5
Question
What penalty is assessed for touching each gate in CanoeKayak Slalom races?
Answer
Two-second penalty
6
Question
What penalty is added for missing a gate altogether in CanoeKayak Slalom races?
Answer
50-second penalty
7
Question
What are the 3 Golden Rules of Canoeing?
Answer
1. Use the power of torso rotation 2. Let upper and lower bodies work independently but cooperatively 3. Keep hands within field of vision
8
Question
What is a playspot in kayaking?
Answer
A place with favorable stationary features on rivers, like standing waves and holes
9
Question
What are rapids in kayaking?
Answer
Fast-flowing sections of a river
10
Question
What are artificial whitewater courses used for?
Answer
To simulate a range of different water situations for competition or commercial use
11
Question
What are whitewater rivers characterized by?
Answer
One or more stretches of whitewater rapids
12
Question
What are the basic skills in kayaking?
Answer
Getting in from dock, getting in from shore, keeping balance, holding a paddle with wide or narrow grip, good paddling technique, stern rudder, forward and reverse sweep stroke, carving turns, paddling backwards
13
Question
What is required for Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint Racing Discipline?
Answer
Dedicated and competent officials at all levels of competition
14
Question
What is the intent of the National Officials Committee (NOC) in Canoe Kayak Canada?
Answer
To build a team of proficient officials and standardize requirements, duties, and responsibilities
15
Question
How are officials qualified in Canoe Kayak Canada based on experience and ability?
Answer
At levels that match their experience and ability
16
Question
What is the intent of the National Officials Committee (NOC) in Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint Racing Discipline?
Answer
To build a team of proficient officials and standardize the requirements, duties, and responsibilities at all levels of officiating in all divisions within CKC.
17
Question
What are the different levels of officiating expertise matched to in Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint Racing Discipline?
Answer
The demands of the competition, ensuring that officials are qualified at levels that match their experience and ability.
18
Question
What are the normal complement of Officials for a club or division competition in Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint Racing Discipline?
Answer
Chief Official, Chief Finish Line Judge, Competition Secretary, Finish line judges, Timer, Announcer, Referees (minimum 2), Turn Point Umpire (long distance races), Starters, Boat drivers, Video operator.
19
Question
What are signaling devices used for in paddling?
Answer
To attract the attention of individuals who are too far away for voice communication.
20
Question
What are some basic signaling options used in paddling?
Answer
Hand Signals, Whistles and Horns, Flashlights and Strobes, Signal Mirrors, Flares, Dye Markers, Emergency Flags.
21
Question
What is the purpose of a helmet in paddling?
Answer
To protect the head from injuries and aid the skull in protecting the human brain.
22
Question
What is whitewater in paddling?
Answer
Water thrashed around and aerated by the turbulence of a fast enough rapid that some of it turns frothy white.
23
Question
What is a helmet used for in water activities?
Answer
A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head from injuries and aids in protecting the human brain.
24
Question
What are flotation bags used for in canoes and kayaks?
Answer
Flotation bags minimize the amount of water that collects in canoes and kayaks, preventing them from sinking if capsized.
25
Question
What are sponsons in water activities?
Answer
Sponsons are inflatable flotation devices that attach to the outside of a canoe or kayak, typically used in pairs - one on either side of the boat.
26
Question
What are spray skirts used for in canoes and kayaks?
Answer
Spray skirts are removable waterproof barriers designed to keep water out of canoes in rough or rainy conditions.
27
Question
What is the purpose of a life jacket or Personal Floatation Device (PFD) in water activities?
Answer
A life jacket or PFD is designed to turn an unconscious person from face down to face up in the water, allowing them to breathe. Life jackets have more buoyancy than PFDs, with most of the buoyancy material in the front of the device.
28
Question
What are the differences between kayaks and canoes in terms of physical features and paddling position?
Answer
Kayaks are closed boats with a cockpit for sitting in, and athletes paddle from a sitting position with a double-blade paddle. Canoes are open boats paddled from a kneeling position with a single-blade paddle.
29
Question
What are the characteristics of a kayak paddle compared to a canoe paddle?
Answer
Kayak paddles are longer with a blade on each end and are handled from the middle of the shaft. Canoe paddles are short, light oars with a flat blade at one or both ends, used without a rowlock to propel a canoe or small boat.
30
Question
What are some safety measures to consider when participating in canoeing activities?
Answer
- Check out the waterway from land first - Look out for and avoid possible hazards - Talk to local canoeists for information - Take lessons to improve paddling and safety techniques - Always wear a helmet and life jacket