CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Programming and Operations 1

Question 1

Which programming model structures recreation activities around distinct life stages such as youth, teen, adult, and senior populations?

Accepted Answer

Life span programming

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Interest-based programming

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Needs assessment programming

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Community-driven programming

Question 2

What does the term 'program attrition' refer to in recreation programming?

Accepted Answer

The gradual decline in participant enrollment over the course of a program

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The process of adding new programs to the schedule

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The evaluation of staff performance during programs

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The reallocation of facility space between programs

Question 3

A recreation programmer conducts a community survey before developing a new fitness class schedule. This is an example of which phase of the programming cycle?

Accepted Answer

Needs assessment

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Implementation

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Evaluation

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Transition planning

Question 4

Which operational document outlines the step-by-step procedures staff must follow when a patron is injured at a recreation facility?

Accepted Answer

Standard operating procedure (SOP)

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Strategic plan

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Program evaluation report

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Master fee schedule

Question 5

When a parks and recreation department sets a cost-recovery goal of 60% for a swim lesson program, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The program's fees should generate revenue equal to 60% of its total operating costs

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60% of the program's expenses will be funded by tax revenue

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60% of participants must pay full price with no discounts

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The department will subsidize 60% of each participant's registration fee

Question 6

What is the main purpose of conducting a post-program evaluation in recreation programming?

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To assess outcomes and improve future program delivery

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To set the registration fee for the next session

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To recruit new instructors for future programs

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To fulfill payroll processing requirements for part-time staff