Leadership For Recreation Parks And Leisure Services

Author : Timothy S. O'Connell,Brent Cuthbertson,Terilyn J. Goins
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492583509

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Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services by Timothy S. O'Connell,Brent Cuthbertson,Terilyn J. Goins Pdf

Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services presents cutting-edge guidance and helps students apply their newfound knowledge as they prepare to enter the rapidly changing leisure services field. This text presents fresh insights on leadership from the most prominent voices in the field today. The contributors present a comprehensive look at modern leadership, identify the challenges future leaders will face, and reveal how future leaders can best prepare to meet those challenges. Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services provides • a detailed look at the collaborative approach to leadership in leisure services that represents a new direction in the field; • insight into classical leadership as well as innovative and modern leadership theory and best practices; and • an understanding of the roles and functions students will fulfill as they enter the profession. The material, designed for undergraduate recreation and leisure services leadership courses, is presented in three parts. Part I explores personal leadership issues, including communication skills, negotiation strategies, and leadership styles. Part II delves into professional leadership, examining topics such as group dynamics, supervision practices, and team leadership. Part III explores organizational leadership, including internal and external leadership and professional development. The authors present new theories of leadership from research in the field of recreation and leisure. Several learning aids—including chapter-opening scenarios, key terms, glossary, references, and chapter-ending questions for reflection and discussion—appear throughout the text. In addition, each chapter features a Leisure Leaders sidebar that profiles a leader in the field who addresses preparation for the job, a peek at day-to-day work, and advice for aspiring leaders. And a Best Practices sidebar showcases an organization whose innovative leadership has led to positive organizational outcomes. Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services helps students understand the range of leadership skills they need to develop for successful careers.

Author : Christopher R. Edginton,Susan D. Hudson
Publisher : Sagamore Publishing
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : WISC:89085827483

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Leadership for Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services by Christopher R. Edginton,Susan D. Hudson Pdf

This third edition is unique. In the first edition, entitled Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Service Organisations, the authors organised the effort into separate theoretical and practical applications sections that covered a variety of direct service areas. The second edition was split into textbooks, Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Service Organisations and Leadership for Recreation and Leisure Programs and Settings. The current effort focuses on bringing together a number of interrelated elements that influence leadership in recreation, parks, and leisure service organisations. The first part of the book discusses the work of leaders and includes presentation of theoretical and foundational information. The second part focuses on leaders in groups. Finally, the third part is dedicated to leadership elements in a number of recreation, parks, and leisure service settings. Leadership in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services also features many distinctive pedagological elements. The authors have identified learning objectives and key terms at the beginning of each chapter. This will be useful in helping students focus their attention to the intent of each chapter. In addition, each chapter has marginal quotations featuring perspectives from notable individuals. These quotations will provide heightened awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Also featured in each chapter is an outstanding leader in the recreation, parks, and leisure service field. These vignettes, known as A Legacy of Leadership, feature historic and current figures in the recreation, parks, and, leisure service field. Further, leadership perspectives from professionals across the United States are included in the section entitled Leadership: A Point of View from the Profession. Each chapter is concluded with discussion questions, a case study, and experiential learning experiences from which students can explore and analyse their own thinking, engage in problems-solving strategies, and reflect upon their own thinking regarding leadership.

Author : Christopher R. Edginton,Sam Lankford,Susan D. Hudson,Dale Larsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Leisure
ISBN : 1571677445

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Managing Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services by Christopher R. Edginton,Sam Lankford,Susan D. Hudson,Dale Larsen Pdf

It has been over 20 years since the first edition of "Productive Management of Leisure Service Organisations" was conceptualised, written, and published. Now in it's 4th edition, "Managing Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services" considers three critical changes in the leisure services field: technology and information resolution, nature of the workforce, and the basic revision of our economy. These changes have greatly impacted the management of human resources, which is the main focus of this book.

Author : Christopher R. Edginton,Susan D. Hudson,Sam Lankford
Publisher : Sagamore Publishing
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X004474975

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Managing Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services by Christopher R. Edginton,Susan D. Hudson,Sam Lankford Pdf

It has been over twenty years since the first edition of 'Productive Management of Leisure Service Organizations' was conceptualised, written, and published. Now in its second edition, 'Managing Recreation, Park, and Leisure Services' considers three critical changes in the leisure service field: technology and information resolution; nature of the workforce; and the basic revision of our economy. These changes have made a great impact on the management of human resources, which is the main focus of this book.

Author : Debra Jean Jordan,Donald G. DeGraaf,Kathy H. DeGraaf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000058109755

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Programming for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services by Debra Jean Jordan,Donald G. DeGraaf,Kathy H. DeGraaf Pdf

Author : Christopher R. Edginton,Phyllis M. Ford,Susan D. Hudson
Publisher : Sagamore Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X004378151

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Leadership for Recreation and Leisure Programs and Settings by Christopher R. Edginton,Phyllis M. Ford,Susan D. Hudson Pdf

This book probes at the importance leadership plays in the leisure and recreation service industry. Special efforts are taken to examine special interest groups such as youth groups, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. Leadership of specialised leisure activities is also thoroughly discussed. Among these unique categories are social recreation, organised groups and clubs, games, contests and tournaments, aquatic activities, outdoor recreation, cultural activities, organised festivals and pageants, and tourism and travel programmes. In addition, each chapter supplies a summary and questions to encourage further thought and discussion.

Author : Debra Jean Jordan,Ronald Ramsing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-02
Category : Leisure industry
ISBN : 1571678557

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Leadership in Leisure Services by Debra Jean Jordan,Ronald Ramsing Pdf

Often requested and fully updated, the 4th edition of Leadership in Leisure Services: Making a Difference by Deb Jordan and Ronald Ramsing, includes fully updated chapters with contemporary practices for leadership in the broad field of recreation and parks. In addition, the first two chapters of previous editions (introductory material and leadership theories) have been combined into one chapter; this enhances the flow of material while still setting the stage for understanding leadership as an important construct in our discipline. The text continues to integrate issues of diversity throughout the chapters and includes new information about the impact of microaggressions on participants in a range of recreation settings. Additional emphasis is put on professional practicebecoming a recreation and parks professional and continuing professional development are addressed in such a way as to encourage students to view professionalism as a journey rather than an end. Group development is presented using the Tuckman model and social issues have been updated to include the role of professionals in addressing the obesity epidemic as well as bullying and violence. All material has been updated to reflect the current state of research in each topic area. Test questions and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter are included as ancillaries.

Author : Amy R. Hurd,Robert J. Barcelona,Jo An M. Zimmerman
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Public relations
ISBN : 9781718213432

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Leisure Services Management by Amy R. Hurd,Robert J. Barcelona,Jo An M. Zimmerman Pdf

Leisure Services Management, Third Edition, outlines essential knowledge and competencies for successful leisure managers. The text prepares students for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) exam and for careers in commercial recreation, public agencies, and the nonprofit sector

Author : George Torkildsen
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415309956

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Leisure and Recreation Management by George Torkildsen Pdf

'Leisure and Recreation Management' is essential reading for anyone interested in exploring both the theory and the practicalities of managing leisure and recreational facilities.

Author : Donald G. DeGraaf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Leisure industry
ISBN : OCLC:1011864213

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Programming for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services by Donald G. DeGraaf Pdf

Author : Ruth V. Russell,Lynn Marie Jamieson
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0736057331

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Leisure Program Planning and Delivery by Ruth V. Russell,Lynn Marie Jamieson Pdf

This course textbook provides a comprehensive three-step plan for successful programming of services, programme leadership and understanding operational management in recreation and leaisure organisations.

Author : Hurd, Amy R.,Barcelona, Robert,Zimmerman, Jo An,Ready, Janet
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492557111

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9781492557111 by Hurd, Amy R.,Barcelona, Robert,Zimmerman, Jo An,Ready, Janet Pdf

Leisure Services Management begins by presenting a firm foundation of competency-based management. Students will learn what management is, what the manager’s role is, and how their work affects their agency and their customers. They will also explore specific management areas such as marketing, financial management, human resources, employee development, communication, and evaluation. Throughout the text, students will be encouraged to apply their own experiences to the concepts being discussed to deepen their understanding of the profession.

Author : Betty Van der Smissen
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 0736045627

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Recreation and Parks by Betty Van der Smissen Pdf

Gaining an understanding of the recreation and parks profession is crucial to success in the field and to effective leadership within the field. Recreation and Parks: The Profession is a one-of-a-kind resource that delineates the components that make this complex field a profession. Written by well-known recreation authority Betty van der Smissen, this book: defines the marks of the recreation and parks profession and identifies the steps involved in becoming a professional in the field; profiles 62 professional organizations within the profession; outlines a comparative history of 15 categories of the recreation and parks field in the United States and Canada; and presents a classic-to-contemporary bibliography of resources that showcases an inclusive body of knowledge on the profession. Part I describes recreation and parks as a profession and provides students with steps to lay a solid foundation to become a professional. Part II grounds readers with a comparative historical overview of the recreation and parks field from the 1500s to the present day. The author divides the field into 15 categories and offers suggestions on how to use the time line. Part III profiles 62 professional organizations. Each profile includes the organization's mission, goals, structure, history, publications, services, and professional credentialing information. In addition, it lists the organization's Web sites, contact information, and other vital information that students use in completing course work, in applying for internships, and in researching various aspects of the profession. Part IV contains a bibliography of selected resources on recreation and parks, from classic to the present. Recreation and Parks: The Profession is a unique resource for students, professors, and professionals in recreation and parks. The text brings together the important aspects of the field as a profession.

Author : Timothy S. O'Connell,Brent Cuthbertson,Terilyn J. Goins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Leadership
ISBN : 1492595578

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Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services by Timothy S. O'Connell,Brent Cuthbertson,Terilyn J. Goins Pdf

Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services presents cutting-edge guidance and helps students apply their newfound knowledge as they prepare to enter the rapidly changing leisure services field. This text presents fresh insights on leadership from the most prominent voices in the field today. The contributors present a comprehensive look at modern leadership, identify the challenges future leaders will face, and reveal how future leaders can best prepare to meet those challenges. Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services provides: a detailed look at the collaborative approach to leadership in leisure services that represents a new direction in the field; insight into classical leadership as well as innovative and modern leadership theory and best practices; and an understanding of the roles and functions students will fulfill as they enter the profession. The material, designed for undergraduate recreation and leisure services leadership courses, is presented in three parts. Part I explores personal leadership issues, including communication skills, negotiation strategies, and leadership styles. Part II delves into professional leadership, examining topics such as group dynamics, supervision practices, and team leadership. Part III explores organizational leadership, including internal and external leadership and professional development. The authors present new theories of leadership from research in the field of recreation and leisure. Several learning aids--including chapter-opening scenarios, key terms, glossary, references, and chapter-ending questions for reflection and discussion--appear throughout the text. In addition, each chapter features a Leisure Leaders sidebar that profiles a leader in the field who addresses preparation for the job, a peek at day-to-day work, and advice for aspiring leaders. And a Best Practices sidebar showcases an organization whose innovative leadership has led to positive organizational outcomes. Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services helps students understand the range of leadership skills they need to develop for successful careers.

Author : Jay Shivers,Joseph W. Halper
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781136512698

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Strategic Recreation Management by Jay Shivers,Joseph W. Halper Pdf

Strategic Recreation Management is a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the fundamental principles, managerial techniques and practices in the public administration of recreational services. It covers every key facet of public management as it concerns recreational service, including organizational, operational, planning, developmental, and managerial procedures, as well as examining all the contextual factors that influence the delivery of recreation, such as political pressures, economics, social considerations, physical resources, and citizens' perception of the field and its performance. Each chapter offers illustrative case studies from the real world of recreation management, with chapters sequenced to represent the typical day-to-day challenges and issues in recreation service. Authors Jay Shivers and Joseph Halper have many years' experience of working in the recreational sector, as educators and practitioners, and the result is a textbook that provides the perfect foundation for any degree-level course in recreation management, as well as being an indispensible reference for all professionals working in recreation service.