Outdoor recreation programming is a growing and diverse field that requires administrators to be ready to work in complex and multidisciplinary environments. Outdoor Program Administration: Principles and Practices will help both seasoned and new administrators—as well as students and emerging professionals—flourish in various settings, including university, military, government, commercial, and nonprofit organizations. You’ll learn the best contemporary administrative strategies and practices from veteran professionals from the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE). The AORE authors provide extensive coverage of all aspects of administrative duties and responsibilities from a diverse organizational setting. Outdoor Program Administration: Principles and Practices guides you in developing and sustaining programs in outdoor recreation settings across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. You will reap the benefits of the experience shared by the AORE authors, who also provide questions and critical thinking exercises that will enhance the materials and deepen your understanding. This reference explores all the issues pertinent to being a successful outdoor program administrator. The book has four sections: Outdoor Program Foundations, Program Design and Implementation, Staffing Considerations, and Facilities and Programs. Topics you’ll delve into include • designing and developing programs; • risk management and legal considerations; • budgeting and financial operations; • marketing and land access (permits); • environmental stewardship; • staff recruitment, supervision, training, and assessment; and • management of indoor climbing walls and challenge courses. Outdoor Program Administration: Principles and Practices presents material that will help you improve your administrative skills and enhance the programs you oversee. As such, it’s an essential book for your professional library.
This conference proceedings includes 24 papers about outdoor educational and recreational programs, program planning, instructional techniques, educational strategies, leadership skills, and program outcomes. Entries are: (1) Opening Session: "Out of Our Corsets and into the Woods: A Fun Look at the History of Women Adventurers" (Denise Mitten); (2) "Practical Approaches for Teaching Leave No Trace" (Aram Attarian); (3) "Women in the Wilderness: Theme-Based Outdoor Programming at the University of Florida" (Cheryl Berger, Christy Vollbracht); (4) "BMM Approach to Outdoor Recreation Programming" (Bob Brookover, Rick Harwell); (5) "Effective Expedition Planning" (John Cederquist); (6) "The Psychology of Judgment for Outdoor Leaders" (Kent Clement); (7) "UIAGM Ropehandling Techniques" (K. Ross Cloutier); (8) "Case Studies in Wilderness Medicine" (Melissa Gray, Shana Lee Tarter); (9) "Objectives Based Program Planning for Outdoor Recreation" (Phillip Heeg); (10) "Outdoor Recreation Hazard Assessment and Management Planning" (Phillip Heeg); (11) "What Is the Message in the Medium? Mixed Signals for National Park and Wilderness Users" (Michael G. Huffman, James E. Fickle); (12) "Building a Backcountry Yurt: Ecological Design Intelligence within Outdoor Programming" (Kevin Kobe, Norman Goltra); (13) "The Effects of Family Participation in an Outdoor Adventure Program" (Steven D. Kugath); (14) "Outdoor Adventure Programs Fulfilling Heroic Archetypal Patterns" (Johnny Lee); (15) "Redesigning a Club Structure for the 90's" (Kurt Merrill); (16) "Path of the Professional" (Russell E. Parks); (17) "Will the Real Eco-Educator Please Stand Up?" (Janet Ross); (18) "Limiting Employee Turnover through Job Satisfaction and Commitment" (Colleen Swagar); (19) "Adaptive Training's Effect on Self-Perception" (Derek W. Tate); (20) "Outdoor Program Staff Exchange (OPSE)" (Tim Thomas); (21) "The Art of Teaching Map and Compass: Instructional Techniques, Curricular Formats and Practical Field Exercises" (Ron Watters); (22) "University Outdoor Programs: State of the Art 1996" (David J. Webb); (23) "The Value of Adventure" (Scott F. Wood); and (24) "Group Dynamics and Initiative Activities with Outdoor Programs" (Lynn Zwaagstra). Contains references. Includes conference highlights and history, conference schedule, and presenter profiles. (SV)
In Campus Recreation: Essentials for the Professional, 29 contributing National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) authors share their expertise on all facets of campus recreation, including foundational theories, programming, facilities, and management issues. Campus Recreation: Essentials for the Professional also features a CD-ROM that includes worksheets, forms, and checklists to help new professionals in their day-to-day responsibilities in recreation programming and administration. A glossary of terms helps readers to retain the important points of each chapter. In part I, readers learn about the philosophies and theories of student development and how recreation contributes to that development. They also explore the history of campus recreation and of NIRSA, which provides students and professionals with lifelong learning opportunities. Part II focuses on programming and facilities. Readers will discover how to plan, implement, and assess a variety of areas, including aquatics, intramural sports, sport clubs, instructional programs, outdoor recreation, and fitness and wellness. Readers will also become familiar with standard indoor and outdoor facility offerings and structures. In part III, readers explore more advanced functions that delve into managerial areas, including writing a business plan, carrying out a marketing plan, understanding risk management issues, and assessing programs. Part IV covers professional aspects of campus recreation, including ethical issues, sustainability, careers in campus recreation, and professional standards. With its expansive coverage, the expertise provided by the many NIRSA contributors, and its practical approach, Campus Recreation: Essentials for the Professional will help entry-level and preprofessionals prepare for a successful career in campus recreation.
Management of campus recreational sport facilities has expanded in both scope and complexity in the 21st century. Today’s state-of-the-art recreation and sport facilities offer high-end amenities for students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. Managing these diverse and complicated programs and facilities requires knowledge of operations, client services, and industry standards. Campus Recreational Sports: Managing Employees, Programs, Facilities, and Services addresses the unique skill set and knowledge base required of today’s campus recreation and sport facility manager. This reference offers current and aspiring professionals a comprehensive and practical discussion of campus recreation management. Chapters covering foundational topics of budgeting, marketing, assessment, risk management, and management of personnel, facilities, and services are complemented by current topics in technology, programming, and community building. Developed by the NIRSA, Campus Recreational Sports offers the latest industry guidelines and best practices based on the knowledge, expertise, and experience of leading campus recreation professionals across the nation. Both current and future professionals can rely on Campus Recreational Sports for guidance in the management of indoor and outdoor recreation and sport facilities.
Canoeing not only provides you with the basic skills and knowledge you need to safely head out for adventures on a variety of water trails, but it also presents a strong foundational understanding of this recreational activity."--Back cover.
This directory provides a guide to higher education institutions offering park and/or recreation classes and programs. The first section presents institutions, by state, with mailing addresses, department identification and chairs, telephone numbers, enrollment (1982-83 academic year), and available course options. Section 2 presents a listing of community colleges, by state, with the same information as in the first section. The third section is a compilation of institutions by degree programs (master's, directorate, or doctorate) offered. In the fourth section, institutions are listed by program options, including general recreation, general resource, commercial recreation, forest recreation, municipal recreation and parks, outdoor recreation, park and resource management, recreation administration, therapeutic recreation, and travel and tourism. (JD)
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