CPRP Foundations of Parks and Recreation 3

Question 1

Which federal legislation established the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to support outdoor recreation?

Accepted Answer

Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965

Answer

The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 created a funding mechanism to acquire and develop outdoor recreation areas at federal, state, and local levels.

Question 2

The concept of 'therapeutic recreation' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The purposeful use of recreation to improve functional outcomes for people with disabilities or illness

Answer

Therapeutic recreation uses recreation interventions purposefully to address the functional needs and improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities, illnesses, or other limiting conditions.

Question 3

In parks and recreation, 'carrying capacity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The level of use a resource can accommodate without unacceptable impact

Answer

Carrying capacity is the maximum level of recreational use an area can sustain without causing unacceptable ecological or experiential degradation.

Question 4

Which organization publishes the NRPA Field Report and tracks national benchmarks for parks and recreation agencies?

Accepted Answer

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

Answer

NRPA publishes the annual Agency Performance Review (Field Report) with benchmarks on staffing, budgets, acreage, and programming across U.S. park agencies.

Question 5

The 'three-legged stool' model in parks and recreation finance refers to balancing funding from:

Accepted Answer

Taxes, grants, and earned revenue

Answer

The three-legged stool model describes a balanced funding approach drawing from tax support, grant funding, and earned revenues such as fees and charges.

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CPRP Foundations of Parks and Recreation 3