Foundations of Parks & Recreation Flashcards
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Which of the following describes the primary purpose of a 'park master plan'?
Answer: A long-range guiding document for park development, programming, and resource management
A park master plan provides a comprehensive, long-range vision and framework for the development, management, and programming of a park or park system.
The 'normalization principle' in therapeutic recreation emphasizes:
Answer: Enabling people with disabilities to experience life patterns as close to normal as possible
Normalization holds that people with disabilities should have access to life patterns and conditions of everyday life that are as close as possible to norms and patterns of mainstream society.
Which of the following is an example of a 'special district' in parks and recreation governance?
Answer: An independent taxing authority created specifically to fund and operate parks
Special districts are independent governmental units with authority to levy taxes and issue bonds specifically for parks and recreation services, separate from city or county government.
Social capital, as it relates to parks and recreation, refers to:
Answer: The networks, relationships, and trust built among community members through shared recreation experiences
Social capital encompasses the networks of relationships, mutual trust, and civic engagement that parks and recreation programs help to build within communities.
Which model of leisure behavior suggests that individuals choose recreation activities based on perceived freedom and intrinsic motivation?
Answer: The Neulinger Paradigm
John Neulinger's leisure paradigm posits that true leisure is defined by perceived freedom and intrinsic motivation, distinguishing it from work and constrained activities.
The 'Recreation Opportunity Spectrum' (ROS) is primarily used to:
Answer: Provide a framework for diversifying outdoor recreation settings from primitive to urban
ROS is a planning framework that classifies outdoor recreation environments along a continuum from primitive wilderness to highly developed urban settings to provide diverse opportunities.
Which professional code of ethics is most directly relevant to park and recreation professionals in the United States?
Answer: NRPA Code of Ethics
The NRPA Code of Ethics provides the ethical framework and professional obligations that guide the conduct of park and recreation professionals.