2400 COURSE CONTENT

2) 1. Briefly describe the events and factors that contributed to the emergence of the National Therapeutic Recreation Society in 1966. 

2. Identify the five qualities of a profession and discuss the current status of therapeutic recreation in relation to each. 

3. Identify the philosophical perspectives that have developed throughout the history of the profession. What historical factors led to the development of each perspective? 

4. Given your understanding of the history of therapeutic recreation, what factors will influence the evolution of the these philosophical perspectives in the future? 

5. What events led to creation of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association in 1984? 

6. What is the role and purpose of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification? What is its history and what is its significance in the therapeutic recreation profession? 

3). Students: Answer Chapter 2 study question below. Question 8 has been omitted. 

1. What is a helping relationship? What implications does it have for therapeutic recreation programming? 

2. What are the characteristics of servant-leaders and how do they compare to qualities of the effective helpers?

3. Explain the significance of trust in developing helping relationships.

4. What is meant by the ethics of helping? Discuss 3 ethical problems that helpers face.

5. What is the role of informed consent in a helping relationship? Identify a 2 circumstances where a TRS is challenged by the principle of informed consent and discuss the ethical implications of these situations.

6. Identify five interpersonal facilitation skills and discuss the importance of each in developing a helping relationship.

7. How does one's culture impact the helping relationship and the use of various intervention techniques? 

5) 1. What are the primary functioning characteristics and secondary health concerns of clients with physical impairments covered in this chapter?

2. What are appropriate recreational therapy objectives for individuals with the physical impairments describes in this chapter? 

3. What specific interventions are effective in promoting the well-being  of clients with the physical impairments presented in this chapter? 

4. Explain potential psychological and cognitive impacts of the impairments in this chapter on clients' leisure experiences and health. How do they affect clients participation in activities of daily living (ADL) ? 

6) Answer the following questions. 

1. What are the primary and secondary functioning characteristics of people who have physical impairments affecting the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine and sensory systems? 

2. What are clinical signs of cancer, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and HIV? 

3. Identify 1 appropriate rec therapy intervention for people with cardiac and respiratory impairments, obesity, diabetes and sensory disorders. 

4. What rec therapy interventions are used with pain and fatigue? 

5. Describe how a TRS creates accessible experiences for people with sensory impairments.

6. Do you personally know anyone with a physical impairment or Chronic and Sensory disorder?