Therapeutic Recreation Exam 1 with
Answers 2023
1. What is the definition of Recreational Therapy?: use of
recreation and therapy to bring about a functional change
-relieve health problems
-cope with health problems
-experience highest levels of wellness possible (health promotion)
2. ATRA (American Therapeutic Recreation Association) &
NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
Certification) definition: a systematic process that utilizes
recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the
needs of individuals with illnesses or disabling conditions, as a
means to psychological and physical health, recovery, and well-
being
3. What are 6 examples of Recreational Therapy?: 1) use of
exercise to cause decreases in reported levels of depression
2) use of table top leisure activities to improve/lessen visual
neglects
3) use of recreation to assist w/ improving reported self-esteem
4) use of table top tasks (ceramics) to improve use of upper
extremities after a CVA
5) use of leisure or recreation as a coping strategy for a variety of
ailments
6) use of recreation/leisure to aid in rehab
4. Recreation Activities/Experiences allow...: Autonomy
(control over self) and
Choice (decision making/control over self)
5. Leisure Experiences = Self efficacy which leads to...:
Optimal Health -intrinsic motivation (ex. take meds)
-self determination
6. What is Recreational Therapy concerned with?: -Treatment
-Rehab
-Education
-Re-education
-Health promotion
ALL TO ENHANCE FUNCTIONING
7. Activity Analysis.... (Types of Treatment???): -psychomotor
-social
-cognitive
-psychological
8. What is evidence-based practice?: Selection of interventions
based on research findings
-sometimes specific to RT and sometimes from other disciplines
9. What are some other disciplines in Health Care?: Medical
Doctor, Nurse,
Psychologist, Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Occupational
Therapists, Music
Therapists, Art Therapists, Dance Therapists
10. What is Serial Casting?: gradual increase in range of motion
11. Tenets Basic to RT: treatment, rehab, education, re-
education......
12. What are some different settings of practice for
Recreational Therapists?: -Psychiatric facilities (Adult,
Adolescent/Children/Pediatric, Partial Hospitalization/Day
Treatment, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorder)
-Physical Rehab facilities
-Correctional facilities (forensic)
-Skilled
Nursing
facilities -
Home Health
-Assisted Living facilities
-Park & Rec
facilities -
Private
Practice
13. What are the Competencies of a Recreational Therapist?
***VERY IMPORTANT***: -Theories & Understanding of Rec &
Leisure