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Recreation Programs & Community Engagement Flashcards

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  1. Which programming model involves participants moving through a series of skill levels at their own pace?

    Answer: Progressive skill development model

    The progressive skill development model allows participants to advance through structured skill levels based on individual readiness rather than group schedules.

  2. A community center wants to increase participation among older adults. Which barrier should they address FIRST?

    Answer: Transportation and physical accessibility

    Transportation and physical accessibility are typically the most significant barriers preventing older adults from participating in recreation programs.

  3. What is the purpose of a program logic model in recreation management?

    Answer: To map inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes

    A program logic model visually connects resources and activities to intended outputs and long-term outcomes, supporting planning and evaluation.

  4. Which approach best describes 'co-production' in public recreation services?

    Answer: Residents actively helping design and deliver services

    Co-production involves community members as active partners in designing, delivering, and evaluating public recreation services alongside staff.

  5. An after-school recreation program sees declining enrollment. Which data source should a programmer consult FIRST?

    Answer: Exit surveys from participants who dropped out

    Exit surveys from former participants directly reveal the specific reasons why enrollment declined in that particular program.

  6. What distinguishes 'passive recreation' from 'active recreation' in park programming?

    Answer: Passive recreation involves low-intensity, non-structured activities

    Passive recreation refers to low-intensity, typically unstructured activities such as picnicking, bird watching, or relaxing in a park.

  7. Which principle guides trauma-informed programming in community recreation?

    Answer: Recognizing how past trauma affects behavior and program engagement

    Trauma-informed programming acknowledges that past adverse experiences influence how participants behave and engage, prompting staff to respond with sensitivity.