Advanced Techniques & Methods Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a 'needs assessment' in recreation program development?
Answer: To identify gaps between current services and community demand
A needs assessment systematically identifies the difference between what recreation services currently exist and what the community requires or desires.
In park horticulture, 'integrated pest management' (IPM) is distinguished by its emphasis on:
Answer: Combining biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical controls based on monitoring thresholds
IPM uses monitoring to determine if pest populations exceed economic or aesthetic thresholds before applying the least harmful control strategy.
Which data collection method is most appropriate for evaluating the quality of a participant's recreation experience in real time?
Answer: Experience Sampling Method (ESM)
The Experience Sampling Method uses random prompts during activities to capture participants' thoughts and feelings in the moment they occur.
A recreation agency seeks to increase physical activity among sedentary adults. Which advanced program design principle supports lasting behavior change?
Answer: Applying the Transtheoretical Model to match interventions to stage of readiness
The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) tailors motivational strategies to where each participant is in their readiness to change behavior.
When managing a multi-use trail system, 'tread hardening' is used to:
Answer: Stabilize the trail surface to withstand heavier use without erosion
Tread hardening uses materials like compacted gravel or armoring to strengthen trail surfaces and prevent erosion in high-traffic or sensitive areas.
In recreational programming, 'reverse inclusion' refers to:
Answer: Integrating individuals without disabilities into programs designed for those with disabilities
Reverse inclusion intentionally brings individuals without disabilities into disability-focused programs to foster understanding and shared recreation experiences.
Which financial management technique helps a park agency determine the true cost of delivering a specific recreation program?
Answer: Activity-based costing (ABC)
Activity-based costing allocates all direct and indirect costs to specific programs or services, revealing the true unit cost of delivery.