NCTRC Leisure Education and Counseling 1

Question 1

What is the primary goal of leisure education in therapeutic recreation?

Accepted Answer

To help clients develop a satisfying and independent leisure lifestyle

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To teach clients specific competitive sports skills

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To reduce clinical symptoms of mental illness through recreation

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To increase clients' physical fitness levels

Question 2

Which component of leisure education focuses on helping clients understand the personal benefits and value of leisure in their lives?

Accepted Answer

Leisure awareness

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Leisure activity skills development

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Social interaction skills training

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Community leisure resource identification

Question 3

The Leisure Ability Model, a foundational framework in therapeutic recreation, was developed by:

Accepted Answer

Carol Peterson and Scout Lee Gunn

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Richard Kraus and Gerald O'Morrow

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David Austin and Jean Kinney

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William Mobily and Richard MacNeil

Question 4

Leisure counseling in therapeutic recreation is primarily focused on:

Accepted Answer

Helping clients explore and clarify attitudes, values, and behaviors related to leisure

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Prescribing specific recreation activities as medical treatment

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Treating diagnosed psychological disorders through structured recreation

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Developing competitive sports programs for client populations

Question 5

In the Leisure Ability Model, the three service components are:

Accepted Answer

Functional intervention, leisure education, and recreation participation

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Assessment, planning, and evaluation

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Education, counseling, and recreation therapy

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Treatment, rehabilitation, and maintenance

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an intrapersonal barrier to leisure participation?

Accepted Answer

Low self-confidence and fear of failure during activities

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Lack of accessible transportation to recreation facilities

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High cost of leisure activities and equipment

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Absence of community-based recreation programs

Question 7

Which approach to leisure education emphasizes that clients should have autonomy, choice, and control over their leisure participation decisions?

Accepted Answer

Self-determination approach

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Prescriptive recreation model

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Custodial care approach

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Medical model approach