CPRE Programming 5

Question 1

In recreation programming, 'therapeutic recreation' differs from 'recreation therapy' primarily in that recreation therapy:

Accepted Answer

Is a clinical service provided by credentialed professionals to treat functional limitations

Answer

Recreation therapy is a clinical healthcare service delivered by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) to improve functional abilities, whereas therapeutic recreation broadly encompasses leisure services for special populations.

Question 2

A recreation manager is designing a youth sports league and wants to apply the 'Sport for All' philosophy. Which element is MOST consistent with this approach?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating skill-based tryouts to maximize participation access

Answer

The Sport for All philosophy prioritizes broad access and participation over competition and exclusivity, making elimination of tryouts central to the model.

Question 3

When using the 'benefits-based programming' (BBP) approach, a programmer begins the planning process by:

Accepted Answer

Identifying desired individual and community outcomes first, then designing activities to achieve them

Answer

BBP starts with articulating the benefits or outcomes sought and works backward to design programs that reliably produce those results.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes 'seasonal programming peaks' and their primary staffing implication?

Accepted Answer

High-demand periods requiring increased part-time or seasonal staff to meet temporary needs

Answer

Seasonal peaks create temporary surges in demand that are most cost-effectively met with part-time and seasonal employees rather than permanent hires.

Question 5

A recreation programmer receives feedback that a yoga class feels 'too advanced' for beginners. Applying program revision principles, the FIRST step should be:

Accepted Answer

Analyze participant skill levels and compare them to the program's stated objectives

Answer

Effective revision begins with diagnosing the gap between participant readiness and program design before implementing structural or personnel changes.

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test

CPRE Programming 5