| Description |
xxi, 433 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Written for recreational practitioners at every level, Programming Recreational Services is based on the author's 60 years of active involvement in a variety of recreational activities. This text offers observations of facilities and recreational experiences throughout the world, assessments of recreational participation, and an understanding of the organization, operation, and management of recreational services." "Designed to address recreation services from two perspectives - those who deliver the services and those who receive the services - this text offers a base from which a recreational service program can be delivered and provides programming ideas that can be easily assimilated by both recreationists and laypeople. Special emphasis is offered in terms of activity techniques, cost factors, facilities, and supplies and equipment as well as the leadership skills involved in the promotion of a comprehensive and well-balanced recreational program."--Jacket. |
| Contents |
Part I. The nature of programming. The program and its components -- Demographics: the population to be served -- Needs assessment and satisfaction -- Adaptation -- Computer applications in programming -- The environment: natural and artificial settings -- Program development. |
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Part II. The recreational program categories. Art as experience -- Crafts -- Invitation to dance -- The play's the thing -- Education -- Motor skills -- Aquatic activities -- The community music program -- Camping and nature-oriented activities -- Practical nature science activities -- Nature exploration and trips -- Service activities -- Social experiences -- Special events -- Program evaluation. |
| Subject |
Recreation.
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Recreation. (OCoLC)fst01091713
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| ISBN |
9780763751982 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0763751987 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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