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Leisure Studies Exam 3
Lesson 8
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Sports
Undergraduate 1
05/21/2012

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Term
Equilibrium
Definition
Referring to establishing a balance.
Term
Demographics
Definition
The statistical characteristics of a particular human population.
Term
Neighborhood Playlot
Definition
Small play area designated for preschool-aged children.
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Neighborhood Playground
Definition
Facility designed to serve children of school age.
Term
Neighborhood Park
Definition
This area is similar to a neighborhood playground but adds playing fields to the dimension.
Term
Community Park
Definition
Large facility that includes all the above facilities and enough open space for golf courses, ponds, and trails.
Term
Regional Park
Definition
This area would be available for use by several communities. Has all the facilities as above but includes space for lakes or a large amphitheater.
Term
Special-use areas
Definition
This category includes beaches, historic sites, community centers, or other large use areas.
Term
General Revenue Bonds
Definition
No voter approval, paid back with revenues, have sunset clause. These bonds are sold on the open market to generate money for projects and are paid back with revenues generated by the facility.
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General Obligation Bonds
Definition
Go against debt ceiling, are sold for profit, require good debt rating and voter approval. These bonds are also sold on the open market but are paid back with taxpayer monies collected into the borrower's account.
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Sunset Clause
Definition
Establishes a time frame in which the bonds must be paid back.
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Subsidies
Definition
When all or a portion of the cost of participating in a program or event is paid by someone other than the participant, it is subsidized.
Term
Risk Management
Definition
A systematic and comprehensive program designed to prevent or reduce personal injury or property losses through safety inspections, training, and emergency procedures.
Term
Negligence
Definition
Failure to use at least a degree of care in a given situation to avoid harming others.
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Contributory Negligence
Definition
Conduct on the part of the injured person that falls below the standard required for his or her own protection.
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Comparative Negligence
Definition
When both the injured party and the party alleged to have caused the injury are at fault.
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Assumption of Risk
Definition
When a person assumes the risk of harm that might occur when exposed to a situation he or she knows to be dangerous.
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