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Mulvaney, Michael A.; Hurd, Amy R. – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2013
The "Official Study Guide for the CPRP Examination" provides up-to-date information in this new edition to assist the park and recreation professional in preparing for the CPRP examination. The study guide serves as an excellent source of information for any individual who works directly or indirectly in the field of park and recreation services.
Descriptors: Information Sources, Study Guides, Recreation, Certification
Coyne, Phyllis; Fullerton, Ann – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2014
The second edition of "Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Recreation" is expanded to provide the most up-to-date, practical approaches for professionals, as well as families, to support the increasing number of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) of all ages and levels who will be participating in every…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Recreation, Community Recreation Programs
Bullock, Charles C.; Mahon, Michael J.; Killingsworth, Charles L. – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2010
Ultimately, all successful recreation programs center around its participants wants and needs. Serving people with disabilities is no exception. "Introduction to Recreation Services for People with Disabilities" is intended to be an introductory book for anyone planning or working in the parks, recreation, and leisure service industry. Through…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Recreation, Parks, Leisure Time
Stevens, Cheryl A.; Murphy, James F.; Allen, Lawrence R.; Sheffield, Emilyn A. – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2010
"A Career with Meaning" is a tailor made journey that enables individuals to match their core beliefs and values with numerous professional opportunities within the leisure industry. Leading experts provide detailed discussion and insight for 11 primary areas related to recreation, parks, sport management, hospitality and tourism. Once you have…
Descriptors: Hospitality Occupations, Tourism, Recreation, Career Planning
Edginton, Christopher R.; Hudson, Susan D.; Scholl, Kathleen G.; Lauzon, Lara – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2011
"Leadership for Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services" presents new perspectives on the importance of leadership in the profession. Integrating theory with practice, the book provides foundational perspectives in the study of leadership at all levels--direct service, supervisory, managerial and community/civic--in recreation, parks and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Caring, Experiential Learning, Leadership Effectiveness
Arnold, Margaret L.; Heyne, Linda A.; Busser, James A. – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2005
This book is a useful tool for recreation educators in carrying out their responsibilities for preparing the next generation for effective service in recreation and parks. The need for this book is apparent, because few recreation curricula include courses in problem solving. It is true that many texts dealing with recreation describe policies and…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Recreation, Parks, Administration
Edginton, Christopher R.; Hudson, Susan D.; Scholl, Kathleen G. – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2005
This third edition of "Leadership for Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services" is unique from many different perspectives.The current effort of this book is focused on bringing together a number of interrelated elements that influence leadership in recreation, parks, and leisure service organizations. Thus, the authors have focused the effort on…
Descriptors: Leadership, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Styles, Recreational Facilities
Coyne, Phyllis; Fullerton, Ann – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2004
This book was developed to assist recreation service providers, as well as families, to understand strategies for supporting individuals with ASD in community and school recreation programs. The ideas have many practical uses in generic and specialized recreation programs. A variety of audiences, including teachers, recreation service providers,…
Descriptors: Therapeutic Recreation, Physical Education, Day Camp Programs, Community Programs