Recreation Program Development & Management Flashcards

Which program development model emphasizes starting with participant needs assessment before designing any recreation activity?

Answer: Demand-side planning

Demand-side planning begins with identifying what participants need and want before designing programs.

A recreation professional is designing a program for adults with mobility limitations. Which principle should guide activity modifications?

Answer: Apply the least restrictive environment principle

The least restrictive environment principle ensures participants engage in activities with only necessary modifications.

When evaluating a recreation program's effectiveness, which type of data best measures participant satisfaction?

Answer: Likert-scale surveys

Likert-scale surveys capture subjective participant satisfaction on a measurable scale.

A youth sports league experiences a 40% drop in mid-season registrations. What is the FIRST management step?

Answer: Conduct a root-cause analysis

Root-cause analysis identifies the underlying reasons for enrollment decline before implementing any solutions.

Which scheduling approach maximizes facility use while reducing participant conflicts in a multi-use recreation center?

Answer: Block scheduling with reserved time slots

Block scheduling assigns dedicated time slots to different user groups, reducing conflicts and maximizing utilization.

Under the NRPA's Program Evaluation Framework, 'outputs' are best described as:

Answer: Direct products of program activities such as number of classes held

Outputs are the immediate, countable products of program activities, like classes conducted or participants served.

A recreation department wants to expand a successful senior fitness program to a new neighborhood. Which strategy best ensures cultural relevance?

Answer: Survey neighborhood residents before program design

Surveying residents ensures the expanded program reflects the specific cultural preferences and needs of the new community.