RCEA 420 quizs
A distinguishing characteristic of outdoor recreation is that it does not occur in natural environments. True False
False
In the early stages of a person's physical, emotional, intellectual, or social development, leisure plays a vital role. True False
True
Muslim women negotiate their degree of participation in recreation activities by finding a balance point between their religious, cultural, and personal identities. True False
True
In 2015, what percentage of American people participated in recreational sport? a. 67 b. 77 c. 70
a
The YMCA is an example of which type of sector of parks and recreation? a. nonprofit sector b. public sector c. private sector d. commercial sector
a
The _____________ field has the objective of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention and remediation of problems and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of those they serve. a. human services b. human anatomy c. human development d. professional
a
Ancient Greek, Western pagan, and Judeo-Christian cultures have traditionally regarded wilderness as which of the following? a. an inviting environment b. an alien environment c. an attractive environment d. a safe environment
b
Which of the following conditions is NOT an aspect of flow? a. skill b. structure c. loss of self-consciousness d. concentration
b
Walt Disney World is an example of a private sector business, because the purpose of the company is to a. use tax dollars to provide a variety of goods and services to the local community b. provide needed services to a certain population at little to no cost c. make a profit on the products and services provided d. receive grants and donations to offer services to the community
c
Which of the following is the best definition of health as presented by the World Health Organization in 1947? a. age-related normed behaviors exhibited while exercising b. absence of disease and illness along with high levels of fitness c. state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity d. strong bones, strong heart and lungs, strong muscles, and strong intelligence
c
___________ is a recreation experience in which risk, whether real or perceived, is a central component of the experience. a. Outdoor recreation b. Leisure activity c. Outdoor education d. Adventure recreation
d
_______________________ ensures that an agency meets national standards and best practices for recreation programs and services. a. A certified playground safety inspector (CPSI) b. A certified park and recreation professional (CPRP) c. An aquatic facility operator (AFO) d. The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)
d
Economists predict that leisure services will continue to decline as the middle class decreases worldwide. True False
False
In the program delivery system, various types of leadership are used and are independent of the type of program or service being provided. True False
False
Public recreation is focused on nontraditional cultural values that stress the quality of the leisure experiences over profit and, in some cases, the customer. True False
False
The definition of health literacy created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the ability to read and understand health-related information and then be able to use that information to make health-related decisions for others. True False
False
The gross domestic national product is used to measure how much money the government spends in total. True False
False
Which of the following statements about gender and leisure is NOT correct? a. Although women engage in fewer recreation activities than men, women have more recreation activities available than men do. b. Due in part to Title IX, the gap in sport participation rates between men and women is narrowing. c. It is easier for men to engage in serious leisure time than it is for women. d. Women have fewer constraints to participate in leisure than men do.
a
______________ is a personal belief system that may, but most often does not, have a strong social component. a. Race b. Spirituality c. Religion d. Gender
b
Risky behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT a. unprotected sexual intercourse b. riding in a car with a driver who has been drinking c. athletic participation d. not wearing a seat belt
c
___________________ is often considered the degree of well-being felt by a person or group of people. a. Health status b. Environment c. Quality of life d. Fitness
c
The business approach with a focus on the customer is the a. sector approach b. industrial approach c. commercial approach d. marketing approach
d
Josef Pieper, a 20th-century theologian, argued that our modern lifestyles are so leisure-oriented that we now live to play rather than work. True False
False
Nonprofits exist primarily to provide services exclusively to a large number of members with varied interests. True False
False
Campus recreation consists of a. facilities and activities for college communities to engage in recreation, sport, and wellness opportunities b. treatment and rehabilitation of offenders through a program involving penal custody, parole, and probation c. engaging people in planned recreation and related experiences in order to improve functioning, health and well-being, and quality of life, focusing on the whole person and the needed changes in the optimal living environment d. outdoor activities that the participant perceives to include elements of danger and excitement
a
Experiential education is defined as a. purposefully engaging in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop the capacity to contribute to the community b. facilitated opportunities for personal and interpersonal growth through adventure experience c. a means of curriculum enhancement through experiences in the outdoors d. curriculum that teaches about entire ecosystems and the ways people have an impact on the natural world, along with strategies to minimize those impacts
a
You have just been hired at an organization and your supervisor has asked you to revise the program delivery system of your area. What is the first thing you should review? a. agency's mission b. program formats c. policy manual d. agency's budget
a
The term community health is used to describe a. the health outcomes of a defined group of people and the distribution of those outcomes b. the health of one person c. the health status of a defined group of people by proximity, age, or other common factors d. the chronic diseases that affect a college campus community
c
The term conspicuous consumption refers to a. giving generously to charity b. living a frugal lifestyle c. working over 40 hours each week to have overtime pay for vacation d. acquiring luxurious and expensive items to elevate one's social status
d
The three areas of specialized preparation that are relevant to the recreation and leisure services profession are a. private education, graduate training, professional association membership b. professional preparation, graduate training, public education c. public education, graduate training, professional association membership d. professional preparation, specialized body of knowledge, accreditation in higher education
d
This component of wellness involves our values, ideals, belief system, and ultimately our purpose in life. a. environmental b. social c. emotional d. spiritual
d
What are five of the components of wellness? a. emotional, community, industrial, economic, and developmental wellness b. intellectual, social, economic, developmental, and industrial wellness c. physical, community, economic, environmental, and spiritual wellness d. physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and environmental wellness
d
Being a parks and recreation professional is likely challenging but always routine. True False
False
Campus recreation has received decreased attention as recruitment, retention, and satisfaction have become priorities for the administration of institutions of higher education. True False
False
Sport touches almost every facet of society, except the economy. True False
False
The roots of public recreation can be traced to the southwestern part of the United States at the turn of the 20th century. Select one: True False
False
Nonprofits can earn excess revenue over expenditures so that they can reinvest into their organizations to cover operating expenses and capital improvements. True False
True
Obesity rates among adults are increasing. True False
True
One of the many benefits of recreational sport participation is the opportunity to burn excess energy and emotional stress not being released in other areas of life. True False
True
One way in which our sense of belonging and identification of feelings are attached to nonprofit organizations is through acts of philanthropy. True False
True
Overall, the U.S. population is increasing and growing older. True False
True
Instructional sports consist of a. recreational sport activities that teach skills, rules, and strategies in a noncredit or academic environment b. activities that are self-directed participation with an individualized approach to fun and fitness c. structured sports in the form of leagues, tournaments, and contests conducted in a particular setting d. activities undertaken by groups of participants that organize because of a common interest in a sport
a
Nanus and Dobbs identified three primary sectors of society. What are they? a. economic, political, and social b. psychological, political, and environmental c. economic, psychological, and environmental d. environmental, political, and social
a
One view of ____________ is that it is not work but rather an antidote to a person's working life. a. leisure b. recreation c. flow d. play
a
The conservation movement resulted from a. observable loss of species b. active mines c. forest overgrowth d. preservation of natural resources
a
Trends in campus recreation often occur in what two specific areas? a. facilities and programming b. facilities and staffing c. staffing and budget
a
What is the practice of putting together people of all ages, races, and abilities in the same recreation programs? a. inclusion b. grouping c. exclusion d. equality
a
Which of the following in an example of a parks and recreation professional who is acting as an information provider? a. front-desk employee at a resort providing maps to guests b. lifeguard providing swim lessons to children and adults c. senior center director attending a local city council meeting to support a bus line near the senior center d. youth sport coordinator scheduling a youth soccer tournament
a
Which of the following is NOT one of the roles that parks, recreation, and allied professions play in developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles? a. developer b. provider c. educator d. researcher
a
Which of the following is a reason that work has replaced leisure as the foundation for a worthy life? a. The ancient Greeks thought it was leisure rather than work that gave meaning and purpose to their lives. b. Playing hard produces the income needed to purchase leisure goods and services. c. Religious leaders such as Luther and Calvin felt a worthy life was found in pursuing one's passion-the leisure activity most desired. d. Modern economic systems reinforce the leisure ethic by encouraging mass consumption of leisure goods and services.
a
Which of the following is an example of a public leisure service organization? a. Yosemite National Park b. Disney Cruise Line c. Disneyland d. YWCA
a
__________________ maintains national forests, parks, and recreation areas. a. The federal government b. A municipal organization c. A nonprofit organization d. A commercial business
a
Benefits of outdoor recreation and adventure include all of the following EXCEPT a. spiritual renewal b. a sense of loneliness and loss c. enhanced psychological well-being d. increased self-esteem
b
In recreational sport, ____________ are the activities that teach skills, rules, and strategies in a noncredit academic environment. a. informal sports b. instructional sports c. intramural sports d. professional sports
b
Nonprofit organizations hold six characteristics in common. Which of the items listed below is NOT one of those characteristics? a. organized b. public c. nondistribution constraint
b
The most accurate example of a trend potentially influencing parks and recreation is a. Pilates b. population changes c. pickle ball d. pirate themes
b
A group of people who share a unique social and cultural heritage that is passed on from one generation to another have a common _____. a. race b. spirituality c. religion d. ethnicity
d
A senior center director attending a local city council meeting to support a bus line near the senior center would be acting as a(n) _____________. a. direct provider b. agency c. information provider d. advocate
d
For the LGBT community, ___________________ in leisure and recreation exists in most of the world, including the United States and Canada, with constraints on opportunities to freely choose leisure activities and whom to spend leisure time with. a. gender identity discrimination b. ethnic identity discrimination c. family identity discrimination d. sexual identity discrimination
d
In Nash's model of good and bad leisure, good leisure a. is free to all participants and safe to engage in by participants b. harms individuals, is detrimental to society, and usually includes illegal activities c. is incredibly expensive and is only available to those in upper and middle classes of society d. provides satisfaction for the individual participants and contributes to a better society
d
_________ inclusion is the synergistic relationship that develops between participants through genuine and mutually beneficial interaction. a. Relational b. Interactional c. Familial d. Social
d
Possible settings for outdoor recreation include park systems, commercial ski resorts, summer camps, wild rivers, and open spaces used for rock climbing. True False
True
Professional organizations typically sponsor a range of continuing education courses, which are important in helping the recreational sport manager stay abreast of the rapidly changing recreational sport management field and its implications for program delivery. True False
True
Professional sport management involves working with elite athletes (e.g., sport agents) or the planning, promoting, or managing of professional sporting events for spectators (e.g., sport promotion, sport communication, sport equipment sales, ticketing agents). True False
True
Program formats can be analyzed based on the leadership option needed for the program. True False
True
Reasons that employers offer recreation and health promotion services to employees include the recruitment and retention of employees. True False
True
Religious institutions play an important role in providing satisfying recreational opportunities within their communities. True False
True
The National Recreation and Park Association considers professional certification important. True False
True
The correctional systems in the United States and Canada have similar missions: to protect society and help offenders become law-abiding citizens. True False
True
The recreational program goals and objectives identify the outcomes for the participant. True False
True
To become a certified park and recreation professional, specific requirements must be met. True False
True
When developing a program delivery system, one should focus on providing entry-, intermediate-, and advanced-level programs and services. True False
True
A professional association would offer all the following EXCEPT a. advocacy of personal ideals b. educational opportunities for members c. liability, health, or retirement benefits d. networking opportunities that are both face-to-face and electronic
a
For behavior to be considered play, which of the following characteristics is a requirement? a. voluntary b. enjoyable c. distracting d. imaginative
a
The Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) is an example of which type of nonprofit organization? a. social service and relief organization b. religious and faith-based organization c. voluntary youth-serving organization d. special populations-serving organization
b
Which of the following is NOT a tenet of the World Leisure Organization? a. Participation in leisure pursuits contributes to an individual's health capacity. b. Leisure engagement depletes the health capacity of a community. c. A lack of access to or participation in health-based leisure adversely affects an individual's long-term health capacity. d. A variety of factors influence the provision of leisure-related resources and opportunities for engagement.
b
Which of the following is NOT one of the five roles that governments take in delivering public services? a. direct provider b. educator and protector c. supporter and patron d. enabler and coordinator
b
Which of the following is a goal of programming in correctional recreation? a. Limit feelings of self-esteem. b. Identify activities that serve as alternatives to addictions. c. Eliminate opportunities to release stress. d. Decrease access to new social environments.
b
Which of the following is a poor example of vertical bridging? a. internships b. personal retreats c. continuing education seminars d. volunteer experiences
b
Which program format provides an opportunity for people to use recreational facilities and control their own experience? a. classes b. drop-in or open c. outreach
b
Explanations for the differences in leisure choices among racial and ethnic groups include a. the ethnic theory and the pyramid of leisure b. the social explanation and the hedonism hypothesis c. the marginality hypothesis and the ethnicity explanation d. feminist theory and social-cognitive theory
c
Purple leisure includes a. leisure activities enjoyed by just one individual b. a philosophy in which individual pleasure is above any other thing c. activities that might bring pleasure to the individual but would cause harm to society d. leisure activities of special relevance for the participant
c
The four major subcategories of nonprofits in the United States are a. holistic health centers, foundations, social welfare organizations, and professional trade associations b. charities, scholarship organizations, social welfare organizations, and health centers c. charities, foundations, social welfare organizations, and professional and trade associations d. health care centers, educational institutions, religious organizations, and political centers
c
The leadership used by an agency to provide swimming pools, picnic areas, and walking trails is a. facilitated leadership b. indirect leadership c. general leadership
c
What distinguishes armed forces recreation programs from civilian recreation programs? a. Armed forces recreation participants remain in one location, the communities are in remote or unstable locations around the world, the programs' staffing patterns are different, and the programs' budgets are different. b. Armed forces recreation participants relocate frequently, the remote locations look exactly like traditional counterparts, the programs' staffing patterns are different, and the use of volunteers is different. c. Armed forces recreation participants relocate frequently, the communities are in remote or unstable locations around the world, the scope of their recreation departments is different, and the use of volunteers is different. d. Armed forces recreation programs are static, are in heavily populated areas, and are supported by government grants.
c
___________ is a type of education intended to enhance the curriculum through the delivery of educational experiences in the outdoors. a. Outdoor recreation b. Leisure activity c. Outdoor education d. Adventure recreation
c
___________ is defined as participation in intrinsically motivating outdoor activities that depend on human-nature interaction and an appreciation of the natural world. a. Outdoor education b. Leisure activity c. Outdoor recreation d. Adventure recreation
c
What one characteristic of a career in parks and recreation clearly displays its uniqueness from other closely related fields such as teaching, sport management, and event planning? a. working primarily with children b. salary and benefits c. creativity of participation d. voluntary nature of participation
d
Which of the following is NOT one of the commonly accepted markers of a profession? a. social value and purpose b. specialized professional preparation c. public recognition d. use of specialized equipment
d
