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Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusive Programming Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) services?

    Answer: To use recreation as a purposeful intervention to improve functional abilities and quality of life for individuals with illnesses or disabilities

    Therapeutic Recreation uses purposeful intervention to help individuals with illnesses or disabilities achieve and maintain maximum independence and quality of life.

  2. Which organization serves as the primary credentialing body for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS)?

    Answer: National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)

    The NCTRC is the credentialing organization that issues the CTRS credential, establishing professional standards for the field.

  3. The Leisure Ability Model in Therapeutic Recreation has three service components. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

    Answer: Clinical Assessment

    The Leisure Ability Model consists of Functional Intervention, Leisure Education, and Recreation Participation — Clinical Assessment is a process tool, not a model component.

  4. What does 'inclusion' mean in the context of park and recreation services?

    Answer: Integrating individuals with disabilities into general recreation programs with appropriate supports and accommodations

    Inclusion means integrating individuals with disabilities into mainstream programs with necessary accommodations and supports to ensure full, meaningful participation.

  5. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public park and recreation agencies are required to:

    Answer: Provide reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and programs to allow participation by individuals with disabilities

    The ADA requires public agencies to provide reasonable modifications to ensure equal access and participation for individuals with disabilities without charging extra fees.

  6. A 'leisure barrier' in therapeutic recreation refers to:

    Answer: Any constraint — intrapersonal, interpersonal, or structural — that prevents or limits an individual's participation in leisure activities

    Leisure barriers are constraints in three categories — intrapersonal, interpersonal, or structural — that limit or prevent participation in desired leisure activities.

  7. The TR process follows a systematic approach. What is the correct order of the APIE model?

    Answer: Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate

    The TR process follows the APIE model: Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation — a systematic approach used across allied health professions.