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Public Health & Wellness Initiatives Flashcards

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  1. Which age group benefits most from unstructured outdoor play in parks according to NRPA research on child development?

    Answer: Early childhood (2–8 years)

    NRPA research emphasizes that unstructured outdoor play is most critical for early childhood development, building cognitive, social, and physical skills.

  2. A recreation director is launching a senior wellness program. Which evidence-based fall-prevention program is NRPA-recommended for older adults?

    Answer: A Matter of Balance

    A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program specifically designed to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels in older adults.

  3. What is the primary goal of NRPA's 'Three Pillars' framework?

    Answer: Advance conservation, health and wellness, and social equity through parks

    NRPA's Three Pillars framework organizes the field around conservation, health and wellness, and social equity as core outcomes.

  4. Which of the following best describes 'active design' in park planning for public health?

    Answer: Designing physical environments that encourage movement and physical activity as part of daily routines

    Active design uses architecture and planning principles to build environments that naturally prompt people to be physically active.

  5. How do parks contribute to mental health outcomes according to public health research cited by NRPA?

    Answer: By reducing stress, anxiety, and depression through access to nature and physical activity

    Research consistently shows that access to parks and green space reduces stress hormones, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.

  6. What is 'place-based health improvement' as used in NRPA public health strategy?

    Answer: Targeting health interventions to specific geographic communities with the greatest health disparities

    Place-based health improvement concentrates interventions on specific geographic areas where health inequities and need are greatest.

  7. Which NRPA report tracks key data points on the health impact of parks, including obesity rates and physical inactivity by community?

    Answer: NRPA Field Report

    NRPA's Field Report publishes national data on how parks and recreation agencies address public health outcomes including physical inactivity.