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A Career with Meaning : Recreation, Parks, Sport Management, Hospitality, and Tourism.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Schwab, Keri.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Recreation.
- Tourism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (387 pages)
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Urbana : Sagamore Publishing, L.L.C., 2019.
- Summary:
- This book serves as a comprehensive guide for students and professionals interested in pursuing careers in the fields of recreation, parks, sport management, hospitality, and tourism. The authors aim to connect readers with top professionals in these areas, offering insights into potential career paths, necessary education, and experiences required to achieve career goals. The book emphasizes the diverse opportunities available in these fields, highlighting the importance of passion, creativity, and adaptability. It is designed for an audience already interested or enrolled in related educational programs, seeking to align their personal interests with meaningful career possibilities. The text provides practical advice and encourages readers to explore various aspects of these professions, ensuring a fulfilling and dynamic career path. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title page
- Credits
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Editors
- Contributors
- 1 Recreation and Leisure in North American Life
- Focus Questions
- Key Terms
- Inspirational Experiences
- Framing the Discussion
- What Do You Mean by Leisure?
- Leisure and Freedom
- Leisure as a State of Mind
- Leisure as Recreational Activity
- Recreation
- Parks
- Sport Management
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Play
- Leisure, Recreation, and Humanism
- A Brief History of Recreation, Parks, Sport Management, Hospitality, and Tourism
- What Motivates Recreation, Parks, Sport Management, Hospitality, and Tourism Professionals?
- Career Motivation and the So-Importants
- Improving Quality of Life
- Affinity for Nature
- Love of Play
- Entrepreneurism
- Motivation for Recreation and Leisure Participation
- The Darker Side of Motivation
- Conclusion
- For Further Investigation
- For More Research
- Resources
- Active Investigation
- References
- 2 Understanding Careers in Recreation, Parks, Sport Management, Hospitality, and Tourism
- Introduction
- Leisure Service Delivery System: Tradition Matters and It Is a Changing World
- Traditional Leisure Service Delivery System
- Emerging Leisure Service Delivery System
- Evolving Leadership Roles
- Future Leisure Service Delivery System
- Making the Connection to the Recreation-Related Career That Is Right for You
- Identifying Your Preferences and Passions
- What Kind of Person Will Enjoy a Recreation-Related Career?
- Preferences: Knowing Yourself
- Passions: What Matters Most to You
- How to Use This Book
- Continuum Approach to Understanding Recreation-Related Careers
- The Four Ps: Passions, Pay and Perks, Preparation, and Possibilities
- Active Investigation.
- References
- 3 Community Recreation and Leisure Services
- Profile 1: Could This Be You?
- Profile 2: Could This Be You?
- Community Recreation and Leisure Services
- Brief History of Community Recreation and Leisure Services
- Community Recreation: Discover the Benefits
- Site-Based Programming
- Careers in Community Recreation and Leisure Services
- Passions
- Pay and Perks
- Preparation
- Possibilities
- Future Opportunities, Issues, and Challenges
- Promoting Healthy and Active Lifestyles
- Meeting the Needs and Interests of an Increasingly Diverse Population
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Senior Programs
- Resources and Getting Involved
- Professional Organizations
- State Parks and Recreation Associations
- Certifications, Licenses
- Where to Gain Experience
- Additional Online Resources
- Recommended Reading
- 4 Recreation in Nonprofit Organizations
- Nonprofit Recreation and Leisure Services: You Can Make a Difference
- History of Nonprofit Recreation and Leisure Services in North America
- What You Should Know About Nonprofit Agencies
- Other Characteristics of Nonprofit Agencies
- Who Nonprofit Agencies Serve
- Where Nonprofits Are Located
- Nonprofits Fill Varied Roles Within Their Communities
- Careers in Nonprofit Recreation and Leisure Services
- Other Career/Leisure Services Areas
- Out-of-School-Time Programs (may also be called after-school programs)
- Drama, Theater, and the Arts
- Sport Organizations
- Resources and Getting Involved.
- Professional Organizations
- Certifications/Licenses
- Conferences
- Volunteer Opportunities
- 5 Armed Forces Recreation
- Did You Know?
- Do You Know How MWR Got Its Start?
- What Is MWR Like Today?
- Careers in Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
- Advancing Your Career With MWR
- Army MWR - Armed Forces Resort Center (AFRC)
- Marine Corps Community Service-Single Marine Program (SMP)
- Navy MWR - Fleet Recreation
- Air Force Combat Support and Community Service-Outdoor Recreation
- Certifications and Licenses
- Websites
- 6 Outdoor Recreation in Federal, State, andLocal Parks
- The Wide, Wild World of Outdoor Parks and Recreation
- A Brief History of Open-Space and Recreation in North America
- Open Space for Recreation in Urban Areas
- National Parks and National Forests
- Outdoor Recreation and Nonprofit Organizations
- Outdoor Recreation Today
- Managing Outdoor Resources
- Working With Park Visitors
- Planning, Financial Sustainability, and Partnerships
- Careers in Outdoor Recreation
- Funding
- Population
- Environmental factors
- Education
- Technology
- Recent Writings
- 7 Recreational Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation
- What Is Recreational Therapy?
- A Brief History of Recreational Therapy as a Profession
- Four Models of Practice
- Leisure Ability Model
- Health Protection/Health Promotion Model
- Recreation Service Model
- International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
- Careers in Therapeutic Recreation and Recreational Therapy
- Summary of Career Options
- 8 Campus Recreation, Leisure, and Intramurals
- What Is Campus Recreation?
- How Did Campus Recreation Get Its Start?
- Campus Recreation Today
- Careers in Campus Recreation
- Discovery and Gaining Experience
- First-Year Orientation Programs and Outdoor Recreation
- Risk Management
- Nontraditional-Aged Students
- Innovation
- Obesity and Sedentary Living
- Assessment
- Where to Gain Experience.
- Conclusion
- 9 Sport Managementand Sport Teams
- The Wide World of Sport Management
- History of Sport Management
- Sport Management Today
- Sport Management Philosophies
- Sport Management Sectors
- Sport Management: Four Major Job Emphases
- Benefits of Sport
- Careers in Sport Management
- Develop Sport Management Competencies
- 10 Event Management
- Pursue Your Passion for Events-and Get Paid!
- History and Growth of Professional Event Management
- Event Management Today
- Trends in Event Management
- Careers in Event Management
- Finding a Dream Job in a Dream Destination
- For Everyone
- For Career Possibilities
- Recommended Viewing
- 11 The Hospitality Industry
- The Big World of Hospitality
- Hospitality Industry Origins
- Hospitality Industry Today
- Careers in the Hospitality Industry
- Passions.
- Pay and Perks.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781571677730
- 1571677739
- OCLC:
- 1223088721
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