Program Planning Review

Programmed leisure is best described as…

• Spontaneous play without structure

• Organized, intentional leisure experiences provided by an agency

• Only competitive sports run by cities

• A type of private club membership

Which trio reflects typical outcomes of leisure participation?

• Wellness, life satisfaction, quality of life

• Wealth, productivity, GPA

• Speed, strength, endurance

• Attendance, revenue, margin

Leisure primarily benefits physical health and has little impact on social well-being.

• True

• False

The “public good” argument for leisure says…

• Leisure benefits only those who pay

• Leisure is mainly about elite performance

• Leisure improves community well-being and culture

• Leisure is a private luxury with limited social value

A programmer’s role is to…

• Guard facilities only

• Facilitate and intentionally design leisure experiences

• Sell memberships

• Eliminate paperwork

Which philosophy asks, “What practical outcomes will this program produce?”

• Idealism

• Pragmatism

• Realism

• Existentialism

Which is NOT a leisure service system setting?

• Governmental parks & recreation

• Campus recreation organizations

• Therapeutic recreation services

• Nuclear regulatory commission

Programmers plan single events, series, and entire program portfolios.

• True

• False

Which pair are key personal qualities for programmers?

• Empathy and integrity

• Secrecy and aloofness

• Cynicism and detachment

• Rigidity and inflexibility

Certification primarily exists to…

• Replace degrees

• Guarantee high salaries