Park and recreation professional’s handbook, The
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Autor(es) - Amy Hurd; Denise Anderson
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Continuing education and development are of the utmost importance if you want to advance in the field. Whether you’re a graduating student or a new professional preparing for certification or a veteran practitioner looking to update your knowledge of current best practices, The Park and Recreation Professional’s Handbook is the one resource you will need.
This comprehensive resource addresses all of the essential topics that professionals must know, including program planning and evaluation, decision making, facility management, human resources, marketing, budgeting and financial planning, and policy making. Each chapter seamlessly blends foundational concepts, the latest research, and real-world examples to offer complete and current coverage of the topics in an easy-to-read format. The book presents readers with a complete picture of all of the skills needed for success in the field, making it a perfect resource for new and future professionals.
Prepare for your future in the field with The Park and Recreation Professional’s Handbook. Its straightforward explanations of key topics make it a resource that you’ll keep in your library long after you’ve earned your certification.
ÍNDICE:
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview
History of the Field; Philosophical Underpinnings; Definitions of Leisure, Play, and Recreation; Theoretical Foundations; Conclusion
Chapter 2: Program Planning
Program Planning Process; Coordination With Other Agencies; Programming for People With Disabilities; Creative Programming; Volunteers; Conclusion
Chapter 3: Motor Development in Recreation
Physical Activity Throughout Life; Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Recreation; Applying Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Real World Settings; Conclusion
Chapter 4: Evaluation and Assessment
Evaluation Steps; Models of Evaluation; Types of Data; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Evaluation Reports; Developing Programs From Assessment; Conclusion
Chapter 5: Planning
Strategic Plans; Master Plans; Business Plans; Conclusion
Chapter 6: Maintenance
Maintenance Categories; Types of Maintenance; Maintenance Systems; Maintaining Recreational Spaces; Conclusion
Chapter 7: Facility Management
Opening and Closing Procedures; Scheduling and Coordination; Managing Equipment; Safety and Security; Emergency Preparedness; Supervising Spaces; Conclusion
Chapter 8: Budgets and Finance
Budgets; Revenue Sources; Capital Project Funding; Revenues and Expenditures; Tools for Financial Management; Other Fiscal Activities; Monitoring Finances; Conclusion
Chapter 9: Human Resources: The Hiring Process
Job Analysis; Job Classification; Job Description; Recruiting Potential Staff Members; Hiring Process; Conclusion
Chapter 10: Human Resources: Employee Management
Employee Orientation; Employee Motivation; Employee Evaluation; Employee Discipline; Employee Supervision; Organized Labor; Volunteers; Conclusion
Chapter 11: Marketing
Definition of Marketing; Marketing Plan; Executive Summary and Introduction; Situational Analysis; Customer Analysis; Marketing Goals and Strategies; Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation; Public Relations; Conclusion
Chapter 12: Policies and Decision Making
Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Rules; Policy Development Process; Decision-Making Process; Conclusion
Chapter 13: Professional Development
Professional Development Process; Training and Development; Ethics and Morals; Ethics Theories; Code of Ethics; Resolving Ethical Dilemmas; Ethical Issues; Conclusion
Appendix: Standards
- Formato: Capa dura
- Nº de páginas: 312
- Editado em: 2011
- Idioma: Inglês
- ISBN: 9780736082594