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Foundations of Parks and Recreation 1 Flashcards

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

    Answer: Jane Addams

    Jane Addams established Hull House in Chicago in 1889, where she championed organized recreation and leisure programs for immigrant communities, making her a foundational figure in the American recreation movement.

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

    Answer: Puritan work ethic

    The Puritan work ethic held that idle time was morally suspect and that recreation had no intrinsic value, a philosophy that shaped early American attitudes toward leisure and influenced the development of the recreation profession.

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

    Answer: Inclusion

    Inclusion is the foundational principle that recreation programs and park facilities should be accessible and welcoming to everyone, reflecting a core value of the parks and recreation profession.

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

    Answer: Public, nonprofit, and commercial

    The three-legged stool model describes how recreation services in the U.S. are delivered through public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and commercial enterprises, each playing a distinct and complementary role.

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

    Answer: Benefits-based management

    Benefits-based management (BBM) is a framework used in parks and recreation to demonstrate and maximize the positive outcomes of programs and services, providing evidence for public funding and policy support.

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

    Answer: NRPA Code of Ethics

    The NRPA Code of Ethics establishes the professional principles and ethical obligations that guide practitioners in the parks and recreation field, covering responsibilities to the public, the profession, and colleagues.