Foundations of Parks & Recreation Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the 'benefits-based management' (BBM) approach in parks and recreation?
Answer: Focusing management decisions on outcomes and benefits to individuals and communities
Benefits-based management focuses on identifying and documenting the positive outcomes of recreation services for individuals, communities, and the environment.
The term 'inclusion' in parks and recreation specifically refers to:
Answer: Ensuring all individuals, regardless of ability, can participate in programs and use facilities
Inclusion in parks and recreation means creating accessible environments and programs that welcome participation by people of all abilities and backgrounds.
Which sector of parks and recreation is characterized by non-profit organizations that provide recreation services?
Answer: Voluntary sector
The voluntary (or nonprofit) sector includes organizations like YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other nonprofits that provide recreation services often with a social mission.
Frederick Law Olmsted's design philosophy for Central Park in New York was primarily guided by:
Answer: Providing naturalistic landscapes as a democratic retreat from urban stress
Olmsted believed parks should provide naturalistic, pastoral landscapes that offered psychological restoration and democratic access for all classes of urban citizens.
The 'recreation movement' of the late 19th century was largely a response to which social condition?
Answer: The negative effects of industrialization and urbanization on public health
Rapid industrialization and urban growth created crowded, unhealthy city environments, prompting reformers to advocate for organized recreation as a public health solution.
Which document, published by NRPA, outlines the core competencies required for park and recreation professionals?
Answer: The Certified Park and Recreation Professional Body of Knowledge
NRPA's CPRP Body of Knowledge identifies the domains and competencies that define professional practice in parks and recreation.
In the context of parks and recreation, 'equity' most accurately refers to:
Answer: Fair distribution of resources and services based on community need
Equity means allocating resources and services based on community need rather than simply treating all areas identically, recognizing that some populations require more support.