Leadership in Recreation,9780070123304

Leadership in Recreation

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780070123304
ISBN10: 0070123306
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2000-06-01
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Higher Education
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Table of Contents

Preface xi
Part 1 A FOUNDATION
The Context of Recreation Leadership
3(24)
Learning Objectives
3(1)
Key Terms
3(1)
Historical Context
4(5)
Societal Context
9(3)
Definitional Context
12(3)
Theoretical Context
15(8)
Summary
23(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
24(1)
References
24(2)
Web Resources
26(1)
Who Is the Recreation Leader?
27(18)
Learning Objectives
27(1)
Key Terms
27(1)
Settings for Recreation Leaders
28(4)
Types of Recreation Leaders
32(1)
Recreation Leader Functions
33(5)
Roles of Recreation Leaders
38(4)
Summary
42(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
43(1)
References
43(1)
Web Resources
44(1)
Why Is There Recreation Leadership?
45(26)
Learning Objectives
45(1)
Key Terms
45(1)
Societal Goals
46(4)
Professional Goals
50(6)
Organization Goals
56(2)
Participant Goals
58(7)
Summary
65(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
65(1)
References
66(1)
Web Resources
67(4)
Part 2 GENERAL PROFICIENCIES
Decision Making and Problem Solving
71(19)
Learning Objectives
71(1)
Key Terms
71(1)
Decision Making
72(7)
Problem Solving
79(7)
Summary
86(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
86(2)
References
88(1)
Web Resources
89(1)
Group Management
90(20)
Learning Objectives
90(1)
Key Terms
90(1)
Nature of Groups
91(11)
Effective Recreation Groups
102(4)
Summary
106(2)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
108(1)
References
108(1)
Web Resources
109(1)
Communication and Interpersonal Processes
110(24)
Learning Objectives
110(1)
Key Terms
110(2)
The Process of Communicating
112(4)
Oral Communication Skills
116(4)
Nonverbal Communication
120(4)
Listening
124(3)
Communicating in Writing
127(2)
Organizational Communication
129(2)
Summary
131(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
132(1)
References
133(1)
Web Resources
133(1)
Leading Change and Innovation
134(19)
Learning Objectives
134(1)
Key Terms
134(1)
Thinking Creatively About Change and Innovation
135(5)
Framework for an Innovative Organization Environment
140(5)
Innovative Change Leadership
145(3)
Managing Resistance to Change
148(1)
Summary
149(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
150(1)
References
151(1)
Web Resources
151(2)
Participant Motivation
153(13)
Learning Objectives
153(1)
Key Terms
153(1)
The Nature of Motivation
154(3)
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
157(1)
Managing Motivation
158(5)
Summary
163(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
164(1)
References
164(1)
Web Resources
165(1)
Facilitating Recreation Behavior
166(14)
Learning Objectives
166(1)
Key Terms
166(1)
Why Facilitate Recreation Experiences?
166(2)
Guidelines for Facilitation
168(2)
Facilitation Techniques
170(6)
Reducing Constraints to Participation
176(1)
Summary
177(1)
Questions and Activities for Discussion and Review
178(1)
References
178(1)
Web Resources
179(1)
Managing Participant Behavior
180(17)
Learning Objectives
180(1)
Key Terms
180(2)
Approaches to Behavior Management
182(7)
Conflict Resolution
189(3)
Safety Management
192(2)
Summary
194(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
194(1)
References
195(1)
Web Resources
195(2)
Teaching
197(20)
Learning Objectives
197(1)
Key Terms
197(2)
Learning
199(3)
Teaching Roles
202(3)
Designing Effective Lessons
205(7)
Summary
212(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
213(1)
References
213(1)
Web Resources
214(3)
Part 3 OTHER LEADER SKILLS
Using Resources
217(27)
Learning Objectives
217(1)
Key Terms
217(1)
Staff Supervision
218(11)
Working with Volunteers
229(5)
Maximizing Public Relations
234(3)
Supporting Interorganization Coordination
237(1)
Using Information Technology
238(3)
Summary
241(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
241(1)
References
242(1)
Web Resources
242(2)
Managing the Workload
244(19)
Learning Objectives
244(1)
Key Terms
244(1)
Getting Organized
245(2)
Making Every Day Count
247(3)
Time Management
250(4)
Keep Learning
254(2)
Setting Goals
256(3)
Summary
259(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
260(1)
References
261(1)
Web Resources
261(2)
According to Age Groups
263(22)
Learning Objectives
263(1)
Key Terms
263(1)
Development
263(1)
Importance to the Recreation Leader
264(1)
Leading Children
265(5)
Leading Youth
270(5)
Leading Adults
275(3)
Leading Older Adults
278(4)
Summary
282(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
283(1)
References
283(1)
Web Resources
284(1)
According to Special Abilities
285(14)
Learning Objectives
285(1)
Key Terms
285(2)
Leading Persons with Mental Illness
287(3)
Leading Persons with Physical Disabilities
290(3)
Leading Persons with Mental Retardation
293(2)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
295(2)
Summary
297(1)
Questions and Activities for Review and Discussion
297(1)
References
297(1)
Web Resources
298(1)
Appendixes Leading Methods and Resources for Recreation Activities 299(57)
Appendix A Game Leading
300(4)
Appendix B Song Leading
304(3)
Appendix C Leading Dramatic Experiences
307(3)
Appendix D Art and Craft Managing
310(2)
Appendix E Guiding the Dance Experience
312(4)
Appendix F Tournament Conducting
316(6)
Appendix G Coaching Sports
322(3)
Appendix H Leading Aquatic Programs
325(3)
Appendix I Leading Group Fitness Sessions
328(5)
Appendix J Leading Through Nature
333(3)
Appendix K Leading Outdoor Adventure Activities
336(5)
Appendix L Leading trips
341(3)
Appendix M Special Event Leading
344(4)
Appendix N Planning and Conducting Parties
348(4)
Appendix O Leading Children's Free Play Experiences
352(4)
Credits 356(2)
Index 358

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