Topic 15: Professions in Rec

Question 1

Elements of a profession

Answer 1

• social value and purpose
• public recognition
• specialized professional preparation
• existence of professional culture

Question 2

Goal 1 of professions in recreation

Answer 2

active living, foster active living through physical recreation

Question 3

Goal 2 of professions in recreation

Answer 3

inclusion and access, increase recreation for populations that have constraints to participation

Question 4

Goal 3 of professions in recreation

Answer 4

connecting people and nature. help people connect to nature through recreation

Question 5

Goal 4 of professions in recreation

Answer 5

supportive environments. provide physical and social environments that encourage participation and build community.

Question 6

Goal 5 of professions in recreation

Answer 6

recreation capacity. continue growing and sustaining field

Question 7

Influences on recreation

Answer 7

• health challenges
• demographic changes
• economic inequities
• social challenges
• new/emerging technologies
• environmental impacts