CPRP Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusive Programming

Question 1

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

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

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To provide entertainment for hospital patients

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To offer leisure activities exclusively in clinical settings

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To replace traditional medical treatments with recreational activities

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)

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National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

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American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)

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American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Question 3

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

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Clinical Assessment

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Functional Intervention

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Leisure Education

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Recreation Participation

Question 4

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

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

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Providing separate programs exclusively for people with disabilities

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Ensuring all programs comply only with ADA architectural requirements

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Limiting participation by individuals with disabilities to prevent safety risks

Question 5

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

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

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Build entirely separate facilities for individuals with disabilities

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Only accommodate individuals with documented physical disabilities

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Charge additional fees to cover the cost of disability accommodations

Question 6

A 'leisure barrier' in therapeutic recreation refers to:

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

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Physical walls or fences separating recreation areas

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Safety regulations that restrict certain high-risk activities

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Budget limitations that reduce the number of program offerings

Question 7

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

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Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate

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Plan, Assess, Implement, Evaluate

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Implement, Assess, Plan, Evaluate

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Evaluate, Plan, Assess, Implement