Which of the following is NOT a place a CTRS might practice?

• A. Parks and rec
• B. Substance use programs
• C. Memory care facilities
• D. Space exploration center

Answer: (D)

Therapeutic recreation centers on using meaningful leisure activities to improve physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being for people in need of structured, goal-oriented programs. Because of this, CTRSs commonly work in parks and recreation departments, programs that support recovery from substance use, and memory care facilities, where there are populations whose daily activities can be shaped to enhance functioning and quality of life.

A space exploration center is not a typical venue for CTRS practice. While it can be a great educational setting, it doesn’t inherently provide the populations or program structures that therapeutic recreation relies on to achieve its rehabilitation and well-being goals. Therefore, it isn’t a standard place CTRSs would practice.