CPRP Recreation Program Planning 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When writing measurable program objectives using the ABCD model, what does the 'C' represent?
- Content of the curriculum
- Condition under which the behavior occurs (Correct answer)
- Cost associated with the program
- Category of participants served
Correct answer: Condition under which the behavior occurs
In the ABCD model (Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree), 'Condition' specifies the circumstances or setting in which the expected behavior will be demonstrated.
Question 2: A recreation agency is experiencing low participation in its senior fitness classes. Which marketing strategy would be MOST effective for reaching this demographic?
- Instagram sponsored posts
- Email campaigns sent to a purchased youth sports list
- Partnering with local senior centers and physician offices for referrals (Correct answer)
- Digital billboard advertising near high schools
Correct answer: Partnering with local senior centers and physician offices for referrals
Partnering with trusted community institutions like senior centers and healthcare providers leverages social trust networks that are more effective for older adults.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a 'logic model' in recreation program planning?
- To calculate the break-even point for program fees
- To map the relationships between program inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes (Correct answer)
- To sequence weekly activity schedules in logical order
- To assign staff roles based on their logical skill sets
Correct answer: To map the relationships between program inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes
A logic model visually depicts how a program's resources and activities are expected to lead to intended short- and long-term outcomes.
Question 4: Which principle of therapeutic recreation programming distinguishes it from general recreation programming?
- Programs must be held in clinical settings only
- Outcomes focus on specific functional improvement or rehabilitation goals (Correct answer)
- Participation is always mandatory for enrolled individuals
- Only certified occupational therapists may lead sessions
Correct answer: Outcomes focus on specific functional improvement or rehabilitation goals
Therapeutic recreation is purposively directed toward achieving specific functional, health, or quality-of-life outcomes rather than purely leisure enjoyment.
Question 5: A programmer is conducting a 'competitive analysis' before launching a new adult kickball league. What information is MOST critical to gather?
- The color schemes used by competitor leagues
- Registration fees, schedules, and service offerings of similar leagues in the area (Correct answer)
- The number of parks within a 50-mile radius
- The demographic breakdown of all adult residents in the county
Correct answer: Registration fees, schedules, and service offerings of similar leagues in the area
Understanding competitor pricing, scheduling, and service offerings helps position the new program competitively and identify market gaps.
Question 6: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which obligation applies to public park and recreation programs?
- Agencies must build separate, equivalent programs exclusively for people with disabilities
- Agencies must provide reasonable modifications to enable participation in existing programs (Correct answer)
- Agencies must hire a minimum number of staff with disabilities
- Agencies are only required to accommodate disabilities if funding exceeds $500,000 annually
Correct answer: Agencies must provide reasonable modifications to enable participation in existing programs
The ADA requires public agencies to make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures so individuals with disabilities can participate in existing programs.
Question 7: Which evaluation method is BEST suited for measuring participant satisfaction immediately following a recreation program?
- Focus groups conducted six months post-program
- Pre/post knowledge tests
- Exit surveys administered at program conclusion (Correct answer)
- Observation logs maintained throughout the program
Correct answer: Exit surveys administered at program conclusion
Exit surveys capture immediate participant reactions and satisfaction levels while the experience is fresh, making them ideal for post-program satisfaction measurement.
CPRP Recreation Program Planning 5
When writing measurable program objectives using the ABCD model, what does the 'C' represent?