CPRP Parks & Rec Exam Study Guide
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Operations management consists of what 3 components? - ANSWER-Planning and
Management, Maintenance Management and Facility Operations
Purpose of needs assessment - ANSWER-To receive feedback from the communities'
attitudes, opinions and perceptions of the parks.
The recreation agency conducts a resources survey to provide the community with
what? - ANSWER-Programming, facilities, park areas, and services
Assessing natural resources requires consideration from what 4 areas? - ANSWER-
Environmental Impact, Access, Developmental Features, Maintenance and Operations
Environmental Impact - ANSWER-To develop a plan to preserve the natural
environment, resulting from an organization's activities, products, or services that should
be beneficial to both visitors and the environment
Access - ANSWER-A way of entering or leaving that requires the least disturbance to
the natural resource area.
Developmental features - ANSWER-Man-made and natural resources that enhances
user participation and increases the aesthetic value of the area.
Staffing and maintaining a natural resource area requires what 3 elements? - ANSWER-
Personnel, equipment and money
When conducting a needs assessment for facility development name some areas of
focus. - ANSWER-Demographic, current participation, attitudes and opinions, barriers
facing users, future interests and needs, current satisfaction of facilities and services,
safety issues, suggestions for improvement
What are the 3 types of fixed asset inventories? - ANSWER-Real estate, capital items,
special assets
real estate - ANSWER-Deeds and legal descriptions of the land including all the natural
resources and permanent buildings on it.
, Mail surveys - ANSWER-Most common type of survey used. Sampling method is
selected (usually random sampling) and participants are mailed a survey. Often used for
strategic planning.
Group administration surveys - ANSWER-Done when there is a clustering of people at
an activity. Could be surveyed regarding the activity itself or regarding a research issue.
Focus groups - ANSWER-Gathering of participants in the same room and ask/answer
questions verbally. Responses are recorded by a facilitator, hearing other responses
sparks thoughts, used for brainstorming.
Telephone surveys/interviews - ANSWER-Acquire a list of telephone numbers and call,
and ask a series of questions. Cheaper and personal interaction, but hang-ups limit data
collection.
Internet survey - ANSWER-Participants are sent a link to a website and complete
survey. Becoming more popular. Results are sent directly to the researcher. Downside -
miss those without internet
Policy Statements - ANSWER-Designed to provide general courses of action that will
achieve organizational goals and objectives
Rules - ANSWER-The specific actions required to implement the policies
Policy distribution - ANSWER-Policies should be put into writing and then distributed to
all employees once they are approved by the governing body. Records should be kept
of to whom and when policies were distributed. Staff members should sign off indicating
they have received and understand the policies.
Risk management - ANSWER-An area of responsibility for reducing or preventing
personal injury and financial loss through implementation of safety and security
practices.
Accident reports - ANSWER-Should identify where accidents occur, the severity of the
accident, the time of day and whether the activity was supervised or unsupervised.
The reports should NOT record opinions or comments about the cause of the accident
or how the accident could have been prevented.
Emergency prevention - ANSWER-All staff should be first aid and CPR trained.
First aid kits should be in all facilities and locations.
Portable first aid kits should be available for off-site programs.
What should releases and waivers include? - ANSWER-Recognition of the nature of the
activity and potential risks.
Reference to specific rules and regulations.
Acknowledgement that the participant has sufficient level of physical fitness.
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Operations management consists of what 3 components? - ANSWER-Planning and
Management, Maintenance Management and Facility Operations
Purpose of needs assessment - ANSWER-To receive feedback from the communities'
attitudes, opinions and perceptions of the parks.
The recreation agency conducts a resources survey to provide the community with
what? - ANSWER-Programming, facilities, park areas, and services
Assessing natural resources requires consideration from what 4 areas? - ANSWER-
Environmental Impact, Access, Developmental Features, Maintenance and Operations
Environmental Impact - ANSWER-To develop a plan to preserve the natural
environment, resulting from an organization's activities, products, or services that should
be beneficial to both visitors and the environment
Access - ANSWER-A way of entering or leaving that requires the least disturbance to
the natural resource area.
Developmental features - ANSWER-Man-made and natural resources that enhances
user participation and increases the aesthetic value of the area.
Staffing and maintaining a natural resource area requires what 3 elements? - ANSWER-
Personnel, equipment and money
When conducting a needs assessment for facility development name some areas of
focus. - ANSWER-Demographic, current participation, attitudes and opinions, barriers
facing users, future interests and needs, current satisfaction of facilities and services,
safety issues, suggestions for improvement
What are the 3 types of fixed asset inventories? - ANSWER-Real estate, capital items,
special assets
real estate - ANSWER-Deeds and legal descriptions of the land including all the natural
resources and permanent buildings on it.
, Mail surveys - ANSWER-Most common type of survey used. Sampling method is
selected (usually random sampling) and participants are mailed a survey. Often used for
strategic planning.
Group administration surveys - ANSWER-Done when there is a clustering of people at
an activity. Could be surveyed regarding the activity itself or regarding a research issue.
Focus groups - ANSWER-Gathering of participants in the same room and ask/answer
questions verbally. Responses are recorded by a facilitator, hearing other responses
sparks thoughts, used for brainstorming.
Telephone surveys/interviews - ANSWER-Acquire a list of telephone numbers and call,
and ask a series of questions. Cheaper and personal interaction, but hang-ups limit data
collection.
Internet survey - ANSWER-Participants are sent a link to a website and complete
survey. Becoming more popular. Results are sent directly to the researcher. Downside -
miss those without internet
Policy Statements - ANSWER-Designed to provide general courses of action that will
achieve organizational goals and objectives
Rules - ANSWER-The specific actions required to implement the policies
Policy distribution - ANSWER-Policies should be put into writing and then distributed to
all employees once they are approved by the governing body. Records should be kept
of to whom and when policies were distributed. Staff members should sign off indicating
they have received and understand the policies.
Risk management - ANSWER-An area of responsibility for reducing or preventing
personal injury and financial loss through implementation of safety and security
practices.
Accident reports - ANSWER-Should identify where accidents occur, the severity of the
accident, the time of day and whether the activity was supervised or unsupervised.
The reports should NOT record opinions or comments about the cause of the accident
or how the accident could have been prevented.
Emergency prevention - ANSWER-All staff should be first aid and CPR trained.
First aid kits should be in all facilities and locations.
Portable first aid kits should be available for off-site programs.
What should releases and waivers include? - ANSWER-Recognition of the nature of the
activity and potential risks.
Reference to specific rules and regulations.
Acknowledgement that the participant has sufficient level of physical fitness.
