WorksheetsHTIA: Unit 8 Practice Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why do many people prefer the mini version of a popular recreational sport, golf?
Games are shorter, don’t require a lot of skill, and often feature a fun theme.
Games always include lots of free food, a prize for the winner, and are often free.
Games require little to no skill, groups of more than 20 people can play at once, and it is not uncommon to see a celebrity while playing.
Games only take 15-20 minutes, music plays when you hit the ball, and you get to keep your golf club.
Remy is researching early world’s fairs and wants to learn more about the central areas used for concessions and souvenir sales, similar to what we see in the modern midways of fairs and amusement. What would be the BEST search term(s) for learning more about this?
Midway Plaisance
Central Fairway
Middle Ground World Fairs
World Fairs Structure
Owen is asked a question to which he responds, “I play basketball, bowl, sail, and attend concerts.” What question was Owen most likely asked?
“What are your goals in life?”
“What are your favorite leisure activities?”
“What sports did you play in high school?”
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
How does one differentiate between leisure and recreation?
Leisure is time spent away from necessary tasks; recreation is what activities are done during that time away.
Recreation is time spent away from necessary tasks; leisure is what activities are done during that time away.
Leisure is the completion of necessary tasks while recreation is the speed at which these necessary tasks are completed.
Recreation is the completion of necessary tasks while leisure is the skill set that is used to complete these tasks.
What social impact can recreational activities have on people’s lives?
tends to make social situations very awkward
helps you bond with others socially
encourages social distancing
allows extroverts to avoid over socializing
The YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts are non-profit, non-governmental organizations that offer recreational activities and can be collectively referred to as:
theme parks.
pleasure gardens.
for-profit organizations.
voluntary organizations.
Judith is planning to graduate from high school and immediately enter the workforce as a park ranger in the National Parks System. Why will Judith be unable to do this?
NPS park rangers must obtain advanced degrees with a masters being the minimum.
Park rangers must start out working in the visitor center for four years.
Women are not allowed to be park rangers in the NPS.
Most park ranger positions require a four-year college degree.
The YMCA has a rich history that helped to shape America. What is something that was invented at the YMCA and still has a significant place in recreation today?
tennis
Christian youth camps
basketball
team sports
Jeremiah is interested in becoming a theme park manager one day but right now he is still in high school. What kind of employment do most theme parks offer that may help Jeremiah gain some experience now?
online work opportunities
pre-dawn working hours
full-time employment
seasonal employment
Sanjay wants to take his kids to a theme or amusement park, but they are young and he is looking for something smaller that offers things like go-karts and batting cages rather than huge roller coasters. What might be a good option for Sanjay and his family?
family fun parks
work fair exhibits
virtual parks
water parks
The opening of Disneyland in California in 1955 helped identify a shift in amusement and theme parks because up until then most parks were family owned whereas Disneyland was:
a not-for-profit.
shared among friends.
corporate owned.
individually owned.
Earl has to give a presentation on the Special Olympics and their commitment to inclusive health. What would be an appropriate thesis statement for this presentation?
The Special Olympics is a not-for-profit organization.
The Special Olympics supports over 6 million athletes, coaches, and volunteers.
The Special Olympics is committed to helping people with intellectual disabilities reach optimal health.
The Special Olympics offers a wide range of sports and hosts over 100,000 competitions each year.
After graduating with her master’s degree in education, Carla has found that she is very interested in the power of play and how passionate play can help children rise above adversity. What would MOST LIKELY be a good organization for Carla to look into as a job opportunity?
YMCA
Campfire
Right to Play
Special Olympics
Since Jonah is in the military, he and his family are able to participate in various recreation and other services through the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Program (MWR). Who offers this opportunity to Jonah and his family?
local state government
Department of Defense
IRS
YMCA
_____ is recreation where the customer pays and for which the supplier expects to make a profit.
Leisurely recreation
Government-funded recreation
Non-profit recreation
Commercial recreation
