Foundations of Parks and Recreation Flashcards
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Which federal legislation established the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to support outdoor recreation?
Answer: Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 created a funding mechanism to acquire and develop outdoor recreation areas at federal, state, and local levels.
The concept of 'therapeutic recreation' is best defined as:
Answer: The purposeful use of recreation to improve functional outcomes for people with disabilities or illness
Therapeutic recreation uses recreation interventions purposefully to address the functional needs and improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities, illnesses, or other limiting conditions.
In parks and recreation, 'carrying capacity' refers to:
Answer: The level of use a resource can accommodate without unacceptable impact
Carrying capacity is the maximum level of recreational use an area can sustain without causing unacceptable ecological or experiential degradation.
Which organization publishes the NRPA Field Report and tracks national benchmarks for parks and recreation agencies?
Answer: National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
NRPA publishes the annual Agency Performance Review (Field Report) with benchmarks on staffing, budgets, acreage, and programming across U.S. park agencies.
The 'three-legged stool' model in parks and recreation finance refers to balancing funding from:
Answer: Taxes, grants, and earned revenue
The three-legged stool model describes a balanced funding approach drawing from tax support, grant funding, and earned revenues such as fees and charges.
A 'special use permit' in park management is most commonly issued to:
Answer: Individuals or groups conducting activities outside normal park regulations
Special use permits authorize specific activities — such as commercial filming, large events, or research — that require permission beyond standard public access rights.
Which recreation programming principle holds that activities should be planned to progress from simple to complex over time?
Answer: Principle of progression
The principle of progression in recreation programming means activities and skill development should advance in difficulty gradually to ensure participant success and engagement.