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Advanced Techniques & Methods Flashcards

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  1. Which technique is used in park maintenance to reduce compaction in high-traffic turf areas without fully closing them?

    Answer: Hollow-tine aeration

    Hollow-tine aeration removes plugs of soil to relieve compaction and improve air and water infiltration while allowing continued use.

  2. In therapeutic recreation, the 'Leisure Ability Model' is primarily designed to:

    Answer: Provide a framework for functional intervention through to independent leisure

    The Leisure Ability Model guides therapeutic recreation specialists from functional intervention through leisure education to recreational participation.

  3. When applying the 'logic model' to recreation program evaluation, which element represents the immediate results of program activities?

    Answer: Outcomes

    Outcomes represent the changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes, or behaviors that result directly from program participation.

  4. A park agency wants to implement Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Which strategy is most directly associated with CPTED?

    Answer: Trimming vegetation to improve natural surveillance

    CPTED uses natural surveillance techniques like clearing sightlines by trimming vegetation to deter criminal activity through environmental design.

  5. Which aquatic programming method is specifically used to assess swimmer competency before advancing to open-water activities?

    Answer: Swim classification test

    A swim classification test evaluates swimmers' ability across defined skill levels to safely place them in appropriate aquatic activities.

  6. In park design, 'universal design' differs from ADA compliance in that it:

    Answer: Aims to create environments usable by all people without adaptation

    Universal design creates spaces usable by all people regardless of ability, going beyond ADA's minimum legal accessibility requirements.

  7. The 'Benefits-Based Programming' (BBP) approach in recreation management requires that programs be planned around:

    Answer: Predetermined outcomes and documented community benefits

    BBP requires identifying desired outcomes and community benefits first, then designing programs backward from those results.