National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) Practice Exam

The Comprehensive Evaluation in Recreation Therapy- Physical Disabilities (CERT-PD) measures which of the following sensory abilities EXCEPT?

1. Visual acuity

2. Ocular pursuit

3. Depth perception

4. Taste perception

The correct answer is: Taste perception

The Comprehensive Evaluation in Recreation Therapy- Physical Disabilities (CERT-PD) is designed to assess various sensory abilities that can impact an individual's participation in recreation activities, particularly for those with physical disabilities. It encompasses a range of measures to evaluate sensory functions that are crucial for engagement in recreational therapy. Visual acuity, ocular pursuit, and depth perception are all critically important visual functions that the CERT-PD assesses. Visual acuity refers to the clarity or sharpness of vision, ocular pursuit involves the ability to smoothly track moving objects with the eyes, and depth perception is the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships, which are essential for safely navigating the environment. On the other hand, taste perception does not fall within the primary focus of the CERT-PD. While taste is an essential sensory experience, it is not directly related to physical disabilities or the types of activities typically assessed by this evaluation. Therefore, taste perception is correctly identified as the sensory ability that the CERT-PD does not measure. This distinction is important for understanding how various sensory modalities are prioritized differently in therapeutic assessments that focus on physical disabilities.