CRA Activity Leadership & Programming 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of activity analysis in recreational programming?

Accepted Answer

To break down an activity into its components and match it to participant abilities and goals

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To determine the financial cost of running a program

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To rank activities from most to least popular

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To evaluate staff performance during programs

Question 2

Which factor is most important when selecting activities for older adults with mild cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

Activities should be familiar, simple, and success-oriented

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Activities should be highly competitive to stimulate the mind

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Activities must involve complex multi-step instructions

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Activities should require minimal social interaction

Question 3

How can a Recreation Aide adapt an activity to include a participant who uses a wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Modify the equipment and space to allow full participation from the wheelchair

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Ask the participant to transfer to a regular chair for the activity

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Assign the participant a passive observer role only

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Suggest the participant join a different activity group

Question 4

When should a Recreation Aide prepare supplies and set up the activity space?

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Well in advance of the scheduled program start time

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After all participants have arrived

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During the activity while participants wait

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Only when specifically asked by a supervisor

Question 5

If participants are disengaged during an activity, what should the Recreation Aide do?

Accepted Answer

Modify the activity, vary the approach, or offer alternative options to re-engage participants

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End the session early and send participants back to their rooms

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Continue the activity without making any changes

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Report the group as non-compliant in the progress notes

Question 6

Which scheduling consideration is most important when planning recurring activity programs?

Accepted Answer

Scheduling all programs at the same time each week to build routine and predictability

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Varying the times randomly to test participant adaptability

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Only scheduling activities during evenings to avoid interfering with medical appointments

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Holding programs as infrequently as possible to preserve resources

Question 7

What is the main purpose of a debriefing session after a recreational activity?

Accepted Answer

To reflect on the experience, reinforce learning, and gather participant feedback

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To criticize participants who did not perform well

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To document supply usage for inventory management

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To determine which participants should be excluded from future sessions