The park and recreational professional's handbook /
Hurd, Amy R.
The park and recreational professional's handbook / Amy R. Hurd and Denise M. Anderson - Illinois : Human Kinetcs, c2011 - ix, 301 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and overview -- Programming -- Motor development and recreation -- Evaluation and assessment -- Planning -- Maintenance -- Facility management -- Budget and finance -- Human resources : the hiring process -- Human resources : employee management -- Marketing -- Policies and decision making -- Professional development
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 integrates foundation 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.
9780736082594
RECREATION -- STUDY AND TEACHING -- UNITED STATES
GV 181.35 .H87 2011
The park and recreational professional's handbook / Amy R. Hurd and Denise M. Anderson - Illinois : Human Kinetcs, c2011 - ix, 301 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and overview -- Programming -- Motor development and recreation -- Evaluation and assessment -- Planning -- Maintenance -- Facility management -- Budget and finance -- Human resources : the hiring process -- Human resources : employee management -- Marketing -- Policies and decision making -- Professional development
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 integrates foundation 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.
9780736082594
RECREATION -- STUDY AND TEACHING -- UNITED STATES
GV 181.35 .H87 2011