Foundations of Parks and Recreation Flashcards
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Which philosophical concept holds that recreation contributes to human flourishing and quality of life?
Answer: Leisure as a state of being
The classical Greek view of leisure as a state of being emphasizes its contribution to human flourishing and the good life.
What was the primary purpose of the early playground movement in the United States?
Answer: To provide safe play spaces and reduce social problems in urban areas
The early playground movement (1880s-1920s) aimed to provide supervised play spaces for urban children and address social problems related to industrialization.
Which term describes recreation activities that take place in natural outdoor environments?
Answer: Outdoor recreation
Outdoor recreation encompasses leisure activities that occur in natural or semi-natural outdoor settings.
What legislation established the National Park Service in the United States?
Answer: Organic Act of 1916
The National Park Service Organic Act of 1916 created the National Park Service and defined its dual mandate of preservation and public enjoyment.
Which research approach involves observing participants in their natural recreation settings without intervention?
Answer: Naturalistic observation
Naturalistic observation involves studying recreation behavior in real settings without manipulating variables or conditions.
What is therapeutic recreation primarily concerned with?
Answer: Using recreation to improve health and well-being of people with disabilities or illnesses
Therapeutic recreation uses purposeful recreational interventions to help people with disabilities, illnesses, or other conditions improve their functional independence and quality of life.