CPRE Recreation Programming and Services

Question 1

Which programming model emphasizes participant self-determination and choice in recreation activities?

Accepted Answer

Cafeteria model

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Traditional model

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Social planning model

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Marketing model

Question 2

A recreation programmer is using the benefits-based programming approach. This means they are designing activities primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Produce documented positive outcomes for individuals and communities

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Maximize fee revenue per participant

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Fill facility capacity during off-peak hours

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Replicate programs offered by neighboring agencies

Question 3

When determining appropriate program fees, a cost recovery analysis should include:

Accepted Answer

Both direct costs and a proportional share of indirect/overhead costs

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Only direct variable costs such as supplies

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Only staff salaries for that program

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Competitor pricing without regard to actual costs

Question 4

The program lifecycle model identifies which phase as the most resource-intensive for marketing?

Accepted Answer

Introduction phase

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Maturity phase

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Decline phase

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Saturation phase

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of offering tiered pricing (sliding scale fees) for recreation programs?

Accepted Answer

It increases access for lower-income participants while recovering costs from those with greater ability to pay

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It eliminates the need for scholarship programs

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It simplifies administrative processing of registrations

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It guarantees higher overall revenue than flat fees

Question 6

Which NRPA tool is commonly used to benchmark recreation program participation rates at the local level?

Accepted Answer

Agency Performance Review (APR) national median data for programs per 1,000 residents

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One recreation center per 25,000 residents

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One program offering per staff member

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50% facility utilization as the target rate