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. 
The Park and Recreation Professional’s Handbook offers the following features: 
 •A thorough grounding in all areas of programming, operations management, and administration that will serve as the foundation for success in the profession 
 •Real-world examples from a variety of commercial, nonprofit, and public-sector agencies that will help students better understand the concepts and provide professionals with fresh ideas that they can use in their own agencies 
 •Recent research integrated into each chapter, which ensures that readers have the latest information available on each topic 
 •An online resource with sample documents from real-world agencies, learning activities, and research assignments that assist readers in applying the information to the profession 
 •An overview of the history and theoretical background of the profession and a discussion of ethics and professional conduct 
 This comprehensive resource addresses all of the essential topics that professionals must know, including program planning and evaluation, 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. To make studying easier for those preparing for certification, the chapters follow the topical areas covered in the exam. However, the book goes beyond what’s required for passing the exam: It presents readers with a complete picture of all of the skills needed for success in the field, making it a perfect resource for professionals who want to refresh their understanding of individual topics. 
 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.

The Park and Recreation Professional's Handbook

Hurd, Amy R.

Anderson, Denise M.

Sports & Outdoors

Human Kinetics

Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Reorganized and streamlined to enhance learning outcomes, the eleventh edition of Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society provides a detailed introduction to the history, developments, and current trends in leisure studies. The Eleventh Edition focuses on the challenges and opportunities impacting the profession―including dramatic demographic changes, new technologies, and innovations in marketing―through an array of pedagogical features, including engaging sidebars and case studies addressing contemporary issues. Focusing on the ten different types of organizations―ranging from nonprofit community organizations and armed forces recreation to sports management and travel and tourism sponsors―the Eleventh Edition is an invaluable resource for students considering a career in the recreation and leisure industry. With Navigate 2, technology and content combine to expand the reach of your classroom. Whether you teach an online, hybrid, or traditional classroom-based course, Navigate 2 delivers unbeatable value. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2.

Kraus' Recreation & Leisure in Modern Society

McLean, Daniel

Hurd, Amy

Jones& Bartlett Learning

Product Description 
Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society provides a detailed introduction to the history, developments, and current trends in leisure studies. The Twelfth Edition focuses on the challenges and opportunities impacting the profession―including dramatic demographic changes, new technologies, and innovations in marketing―through an array of pedagogical features, including engaging sidebars and case studies addressing contemporary issues. Focusing on ten different types of organizations―ranging from nonprofit community organizations and armed forces recreation to sports management and travel and tourism sponsors―the Twelfth Edition is an invaluable resource for students considering a career in the recreation and leisure industry 
 About the Author 
Amy Hurd joined the faculty at Illinois State University as an Assistant Professor in the fall of 2001. She completed her bachelor’s (1989) and master’s degree (2000) in park and recreation administration at Indiana University, and her PhD in 2001 in leisure behavior from IU. Prior to returning to IU for her graduate work, Amy was the Marketing Director at the Champaign Park District from 1989-1997.

Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society

Mainieri, Tracy

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