CPRP – Communication Exam with
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Benefits - ANSWER-the underlying reasons people participate in parks and recreation
services. They include exercise, relaxation, stress reduction, socialization, etc.
Individual Benefits - ANSWER-experienced by those who directly participate in an
activity
Community Benefits - ANSWER-to the betterment of the community at large, regardless
of whether a particular person uses the services or not
Services - ANSWER-parks and natural areas, constructed facilities, and programs
Community-wide benefits order - ANSWER-parks and natural areas, constructed
facilities, programs
Individual benefits order - ANSWER-programs, constructed facilities, parks and natural
areas
NRPA Three Pillars - ANSWER-conservation, health and wellness, and social equity
Positioning - ANSWER-process of establishing and maintaining a positive image of the
agency in the minds of the community and elected officials
Friends groups - ANSWER-support parks and recreation agencies through activities
such as fundraising, providing volunteers, working on projects, and supporting the
agency in achieving its mission and goals
Public meetings - ANSWER-held to inform the public of specific items or changes, used
to consult the public on issues or to garner reactions to items such as policy changes,
used to involve the public by getting their input on topics
Focus groups - ANSWER-small but representative group of patrons are assembled and
asked various questions about a topic
Citizen Advisory Groups - ANSWER-formed to provide valuable feedback and direction,
charged with investigating a specific issue or problem and to provide a report for public
consumption
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Benefits - ANSWER-the underlying reasons people participate in parks and recreation
services. They include exercise, relaxation, stress reduction, socialization, etc.
Individual Benefits - ANSWER-experienced by those who directly participate in an
activity
Community Benefits - ANSWER-to the betterment of the community at large, regardless
of whether a particular person uses the services or not
Services - ANSWER-parks and natural areas, constructed facilities, and programs
Community-wide benefits order - ANSWER-parks and natural areas, constructed
facilities, programs
Individual benefits order - ANSWER-programs, constructed facilities, parks and natural
areas
NRPA Three Pillars - ANSWER-conservation, health and wellness, and social equity
Positioning - ANSWER-process of establishing and maintaining a positive image of the
agency in the minds of the community and elected officials
Friends groups - ANSWER-support parks and recreation agencies through activities
such as fundraising, providing volunteers, working on projects, and supporting the
agency in achieving its mission and goals
Public meetings - ANSWER-held to inform the public of specific items or changes, used
to consult the public on issues or to garner reactions to items such as policy changes,
used to involve the public by getting their input on topics
Focus groups - ANSWER-small but representative group of patrons are assembled and
asked various questions about a topic
Citizen Advisory Groups - ANSWER-formed to provide valuable feedback and direction,
charged with investigating a specific issue or problem and to provide a report for public
consumption
