Document details
Title
A definition of entry-level knowledge for therapeutic recreation practice.
Authors
Stumbo, N. J.
Journal
Therapeutic Recreation Journal 1986 Vol. 20 No. 4 pp. 15-30
ISSN
0040-5914
Record Number
19871846741
Abstract
While the therapeutic recreation profession has significantly advanced in recent years, professional activities, such as accreditation, have been based on an assumed rather than a systematically researched knowledge base. The research reported was undertaken to define the knowledge base according to acceptable test and measurement procedures. A content validation methodology was employed to describe the domain of practice and to identify specific information needed to practice. Approximately 1400 practitioners, on a national basis, participated in this research. The results indicate a broader conceptualization, and major advancement and sophistication in the delivery of therapeutic recreation services. Implications and applications for further use in professional activities are discussed.
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