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Recreation Program Development & Management Flashcards

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  1. Which budget format is MOST useful for a recreation manager justifying a new program to administration?

    Answer: Program budget

    A program budget organizes expenses by program, making it easy to show the full cost and value of a specific offering.

  2. The concept of 'program lifecycle' in recreation management suggests that mature programs should:

    Answer: Be evaluated for revision, reinvention, or discontinuation

    Mature programs in the saturation phase must be assessed to determine whether revision or discontinuation best serves participants.

  3. Which risk management strategy involves transferring financial liability for participant injuries to another party?

    Answer: Risk transfer

    Risk transfer shifts financial liability through mechanisms like insurance or participant waivers.

  4. A recreation programmer is using the 'activity analysis' technique. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this process?

    Answer: Identifying the inherent characteristics and demands of an activity

    Activity analysis systematically examines an activity's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional demands to match it to participant abilities.

  5. When setting program fees for a public recreation department, which approach aligns MOST closely with equity goals?

    Answer: Sliding-scale fee structures based on ability to pay

    Sliding-scale fees ensure access for lower-income participants while maintaining revenue from those who can pay more.

  6. A recreation center director notices staff turnover is highest among part-time program instructors. Which intervention is MOST likely to improve retention?

    Answer: Providing professional development and schedule flexibility

    Part-time staff value growth opportunities and scheduling flexibility, which directly address common reasons for their attrition.

  7. In program marketing, the '4 Ps' framework applied to recreation includes Product, Price, Place, and:

    Answer: Promotion

    The classic marketing mix includes Product, Price, Place, and Promotion as the four core variables.