Leadership In Recreation

Author : Timothy S. O'Connell,Brent Cuthbertson,Terilyn J. Goins
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,6 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 : Robin Ann Kunstler,Frances Stavola Daly
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780736068550

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Therapeutic Recreation Leadership and Programming by Robin Ann Kunstler,Frances Stavola Daly Pdf

Therapeutic Recreation Leadership and Programming arms students with the information they need to succeed as therapeutic recreation specialists. They'll learn the practical aspects of the profession and develop a leadership mind-set. The book focuses on day-to-day tasks of the TRS and integrates ethical considerations into each aspect of the job.

Author : Ruth V. Russell
Publisher : Sagamore Publishing
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Recreation leadership
ISBN : 1571676791

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Leadership in Recreation by Ruth V. Russell Pdf

This is primarily a text for undergraduate students preparing for careers in the management of recreation settings. Coverage includes the concepts and skills required to conduct recreational activities and to supervise volunteer and paid staff in recreation agencies and organisations. It can be used for a course on recreation leadership, recreation supervision, or recreation activity methods, and because of its comprehensiveness, the book is also useful as a resource for practising recreation professionals. Examples are drawn widely from outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation, sport and fitness, adventure settings, municipal services, and hospitality and tourism.

Author : Christopher R. Edginton,Susan D. Hudson
Publisher : Sagamore Publishing
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 48,6 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 : Ruth V. Russell
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X004553971

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Leadership in Recreation by Ruth V. Russell Pdf

Author : Christopher R. Edginton,Phyllis M. Ford,Susan D. Hudson
Publisher : Sagamore Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 47,6 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 Austin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Physical education and training
ISBN : 0920905552

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Recreation and Fitness Leadership by Debra Austin Pdf

Author : Debra Jean Jordan,Ronald Ramsing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 44,8 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 : Howard Gorby Danford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Recreation leadership
ISBN : UOM:39015052067603

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Creative Leadership in Recreation by Howard Gorby Danford Pdf

Author : Timothy S. O'Connell,Brent Cuthbertson
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Experiential learning
ISBN : 0736062874

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Group Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure by Timothy S. O'Connell,Brent Cuthbertson Pdf

"Group Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure: Creating Conscious Groups Through an Experiential Approach builds skills not only in working in group settings but also in creating and facilitating conscious groups - groups that recognize the personal growth of their members as a main objective." "The book introduces group dynamics theory and current research as it applies to recreation and leisure settings and moves beyond the theory to show students that their understanding of group dynamics can be a meaningful and realistic tool. They'll learn to apply the theory to the practical factors and issues involved in leading and working with conscious groups, including goal setting, decision making and problem solving, ethics and morals, positive communication, and the effects of conflict, power, gender, and environment on group functioning."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Bruce Martin,Mary Breunig,Mark Wagstaff,Marni Goldenberg
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781718214309

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Outdoor Leadership by Bruce Martin,Mary Breunig,Mark Wagstaff,Marni Goldenberg Pdf

Outdoor Leadership, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, introduces students to a wide variety of theories and concepts that are integral to the understanding of outdoor leadership, and it demonstrates how these concepts come to life in the field. Written by a team of internationally recognized authors, the text introduces eight core competencies that are essential to outdoor leadership: Foundational knowledge Self-awareness and professional conduct Decision making and judgment Teaching and facilitation Environmental stewardship Program management Safety and risk management Technical ability The third edition of Outdoor Leadership effectively positions students to develop the knowledge and expertise required to excel as outdoor leaders. Along with updated references, learning activities, and chapter-opening vignettes, the third edition offers the following new features: New content on intersectionality and the importance of universal design A look at the contribution of outdoor recreation to the economy An examination of transformative learning and updated material on interpretive programming Expanded content on the importance of protecting ecological resources The text begins with the foundations of outdoor leadership, the historical and philosophical foundations of the profession, and the nature of outdoor leadership as a professional practice. Historical and contemporary theories of leadership and the practical application of these theories are examined, facilitating a discussion of the roles that decision making and judgment play in real life. The text then explores the role of teaching and facilitation in outdoor leadership. Topics such as natural resource management, environmental sustainability, and program management—including program administration, safety and risk management, expedition planning, and program evaluation—are addressed. Each chapter opens with a vignette that illustrates the practical application of outdoor leadership concepts so that students recognize the importance of the material. Throughout the text, students are introduced to various types of organizations and agencies in which outdoor leaders work. Learning activities and professional development exercises within the text encourage readers to engage in a process of self-reflection and to draw connections between theory and practice. Glossary flashcards and relevant forms are available via HKPropel. As students progress through the text, they will create a professional portfolio that demonstrates their competency and showcases their talents. Outdoor Leadership, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, is the definitive text for developing student leadership in outdoor and adventure settings. This useful resource will help aspiring outdoor leaders plan safe, enjoyable, and ecologically responsible expeditions; acquire and showcase their leadership abilities; and develop knowledge and expertise. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with this ebook.

Author : George Torkildsen
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 49,9 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 : Debra Jean Jordan,Donald G. DeGraaf,Kathy H. DeGraaf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : H. Dan Corbin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0758160194

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Recreation Leadership by H. Dan Corbin Pdf

Author : Walter LeRoy Stone,Charles Gilbert Stone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Leadership
ISBN : UOM:39015059644172

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Recreation Leadership by Walter LeRoy Stone,Charles Gilbert Stone Pdf