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Programming & Operations Flashcards

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  1. Which program evaluation method collects participant feedback immediately after a program ends to assess satisfaction?

    Answer: Summative evaluation

    Summative evaluation is conducted at the end of a program to measure outcomes and participant satisfaction.

  2. When scheduling aquatic programs, a recreation professional must ensure the pool meets which federal accessibility standard?

    Answer: ADA Standards for Accessible Design

    The ADA Standards for Accessible Design require accessible routes, pool lifts, or sloped entries for public aquatic facilities.

  3. A recreation supervisor notices program registration rates drop significantly in the second week of open enrollment. The BEST response is to:

    Answer: Conduct a focus group or survey to identify barriers

    Investigating root causes through participant feedback allows evidence-based adjustments before making costly decisions.

  4. The concept of 'carrying capacity' in park and recreation operations refers to:

    Answer: The number of visitors a site can sustain without degrading the experience or environment

    Carrying capacity defines the threshold of use beyond which resource quality, visitor experience, or ecological integrity declines.

  5. Which pricing strategy sets program fees below cost to make recreation accessible to low-income populations?

    Answer: Subsidy pricing

    Subsidy pricing uses general fund revenue or grants to offset costs so fees are below the actual cost of service delivery.

  6. A parks department wants to reduce no-shows in its youth sports leagues. The MOST effective administrative strategy is to:

    Answer: Require a non-refundable registration deposit

    A non-refundable deposit creates financial commitment that significantly reduces no-show rates compared to reminders alone.

  7. In recreation programming, the 'activity analysis' process is used to:

    Answer: Break down an activity into its physical, cognitive, and social components

    Activity analysis systematically examines an activity's inherent characteristics to match it to participant needs and therapeutic goals.