CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Foundations of Parks and Recreation 1

Question 1

Which early reformer is often credited with founding the organized recreation movement in the United States through his work at Hull House?

Accepted Answer

Jane Addams

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Frederick Law Olmsted

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Joseph Lee

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Luther Gulick

Question 2

What is the term for the belief that leisure and recreation are inherently worthless unless they serve some productive or economic purpose?

Accepted Answer

Puritan work ethic

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Leisure ethic

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Recreationism

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Utilitarianism

Question 3

Which concept describes the idea that all people, regardless of ability, age, or background, should have equal access to parks and recreation services?

Accepted Answer

Inclusion

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Therapeutic recreation

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Normalization

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Mainstreaming

Question 4

The 'three-legged stool' model of recreation delivery in the United States refers to which three sectors?

Accepted Answer

Public, nonprofit, and commercial

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Federal, state, and local government

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Urban, suburban, and rural

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Indoor, outdoor, and virtual

Question 5

What term describes the measurable and subjective benefits — physical, social, psychological, and economic — that justify public investment in parks and recreation?

Accepted Answer

Benefits-based management

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Return on investment

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Social capital

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Program evaluation

Question 6

Which document, published by the National Recreation and Park Association, outlines the ethical responsibilities and professional standards expected of park and recreation practitioners?

Accepted Answer

NRPA Code of Ethics

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The Brownlow Report

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The Leisure Ability Model

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The Kraus-Bates Model