Recreation and Leisure Programming : A 21st Century Perspective.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edginton, Christopher.

Contributor:

Lankford, Samuel.

Dieser, Rodney.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leisure.

Recreation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (387 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Urbana : Sagamore Publishing, L.L.C., 2019.

Summary:

This book, 'Leisure Programming: A 21st Century Perspective,' authored by Christopher R. Edginton and others, is a comprehensive guide on recreation and leisure programming. It explores the impact of social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors on leisure activities. The book covers historical perspectives, service organization, community resources, leadership, and diverse populations. It also delves into program benefits, planning, needs assessment, formats, promotion, technology, supervision, and evaluation. The authors aim to provide insights and strategies for professionals in the field to craft quality programs and services, addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by rapid societal changes. The intended audience includes leisure programmers, supervisors, and leaders seeking to enhance their professional practice. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Credits

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

1: Recreation &amp

Leisure in the 21st Century

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

INTRODUCTION

21st CENTURY RECREATION AND LEISURE PROGRA

SOCIAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCING PROGRAMMING

PROGRAMMING: A PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

BASIC CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS OF PLAY, RECREATION, AND LEISURE

Understanding Play

Defining Recreation

Concepts of Leisure

CRAFTING THE LEISURE EXPERIENCE

Perceived Freedom

Perceived Competence

Intrinsic Motivation

Positive Affect

RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Governmental Recreation and Leisure Service Agencies

Nongovernmental Recreation and Leisure Service Organizations

Commercial Recreation and Leisure Service Enterprises

SUMMARY

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

REFERENCES

2: Historical Perspectives of Recreation &amp

Leisure Programming

RISE OF RECREATION AND LEISURE PROGRAMMING

EARLY INFLUENCES

THE INDUSTRIAL ERA: CHANGING SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Development of Parks and Open Spaces

Settlement House Movement

Recreation Facilities (Playgrounds, Fields Houses, and Swimming Pools)

Youth Service Organizations

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND RECREATION AND LEISURE PROGRAMMING

KNOWLEDGE/TECHNOLOGY ERA

RISE OF THE CREATIVE CLASS

CHANGES IN PHILOSOPHICAL ORIENTATIONS TO SERVICE DELIVERY

Social Welfare Orientation

Service-for-All Orientation

Marketing Orientation

3: What Is a Recreation &amp

Leisure Service?

WHAT IS A SERVICE?

CHARACTERISTICS OF SERVICES AND MONITORING QUALITY.

BUILDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY AND CHARACTERICS OF CUSTOMER-SERVICE-ORIENTED RECREATION AND LEISURE ORGANIZATIONS

Handling Service Complaints

4: Organizing Community Resources

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY?

RECREATION AND LEISURE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: A PART OF COMMUNITY LIFE

Environmentally Sensitive Practices

Community Attractiveness

Leisure, Social, and Cultural Programs

Programs That Provide Opportunities for Involvement of People

Heritage Management

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES

Social Planning as a Practice/Strategy

Community Development as a Practice/Strategy

Social Marketing as a Practice/Strategy

Social Action as a Practice/Strategy

Social Policy as a Practice/Strategy

5: Leader-Participant Interface

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?

BASIC LEADERSHIP MODELS

Lewin, Lippitt, and White (1939) Studies

Ohio State Studies (1945)

University of Michigan Studies (1947)

Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness (1967)

Tannenbaum and Schmidt's Leadership Continuum (1973)

Tri-Dimensional Leader Effectiveness Model (1977)

Attribution Theory of Leadership (1977)

Transactional/Transformational Leadership (1978)

Hitt's Model of Leadership (1988)

Collaborative Leadership (1995)

Leader Presence (1996)

Servant Leadership (1996)

Authentic Leadership (2003)

TYPICAL DIRECT FACE-TO-FACE LEADERSHIP ROLES

WHY IS THE LEADER-PARTICIPANT INTERFACE

PROMOTING QUALITY SERVICES

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF QUALITY INTERACTIONS

Caring

Kindness

Being Genuine and Authentic

Sincerity

Active Listening

Positive Attitude

Cooperative Attitude

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS.

REFERENCES

6: Leisure &amp

Programming

LEISURE MODELS, THEORIES, AND PROGRAMMING

Theory of Flow

Liquid Leisure/Postmodern Leisure

Neulinger's Leisure Paradigm

Ontological Theories of Leisure

Theory of Anti-Structure and Holy Leisure

THE PROGRAM CONTINUUM

Direct Versus Indirect Program Continuum

Service Continuum Model

Serious Leisure Continuum

Core-Balanced Continuum

Casual-Highly Structured Continuum

APPROACHES TO PROGRAMMING

Traditional Approach

Expressed Desires/Identification of Need

Current/Best Practices Approach

Cafeteria Approach

Benefits-Based Approach

Human Services Approach

Symbolic Interaction

7: Diverse &amp

Marginalized Populations

CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN RECREATION

CASE EXAMPLES OF RECREATION AND LEISURE

Homeless Populations

Poverty and Low-Income Populations

Racial-Ethnic Minority Populations

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

People With Disabilities

8: Program Benefits

WHAT ARE PROGRAM BENEFITS?

WHY IS A FOCUS ON BENEFITS IMPORTANT?

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF BENEFITS?

Personal

Community

Psychological

Economic

Social

Environmental

Health

9: Participant-Centered Program Planning

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

Creating the Vision

Creating the Environment

Creating the Connection

PARTICIPANT-CENTERED PROGRAM PLANNING

Preprogram Design Elements

Program Planning Phase

Goals and Objectives

Program Design Elements

Program Implementation Elements

Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance.

PROGRAMMING CONSIDERATIONS

Age and Stage Programming

Cross-Contextual Programming

Preventive Programming

Intervention Programming

Transformational Programming

Programming as a Social Instrument

Community-Building Programming

Linear Versus Developmental Programming

Systematic Versus Humanistic Programming

Fantasy Programming

Escape Programming

Educationally Based Programming

Slow Versus Fast Programming

Active Versus Passive Programming

Aesthetic Programming

Entertainment Programming

Leisure as an End in Itself Programming

10: Needs Assessment

WHAT IS MEANT BY NEEDS ASSESSMENT?

WHY IS A NEEDS ASSESSMENT IMPORTANT?

WHAT IS A NEED? WHAT ARE INTERESTS?

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF NEEDS?

Felt Needs

Expressed Needs

Normative Needs

Comparative Needs

Creative Needs

WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO IDENTIFY NEEDS?

COLLECTING NEEDS ASSESSMENT DATA

11: Program Areas

WHAT IS A PROGRAM AREA?

PROGRAM AREA CATEGORIES

Dance

Drama

The Visual Arts

Crafts

The New Arts

Literary Activities

Self-Improvement/Educational Activities

Sports, Games, and Athletics

Aquatics

Outdoor Recreation/Education

Wellness/Fitness

Hobbies

Social Recreation

Volunteer Services

Travel and Tourism

PROGRAMS IN PLACES AND SPACES

Recreation Centers

Aquatic Centers

Parks

Community Gardens

Pet/Dog Parks

Playgrounds

Fit Parks

CASE STUDY: RECREATION AND LEISURE PROGRAMMING AT THE MAYO CLINIC

History and Description of Early Recreation and Leisure Programming at the Mayo Clinic

Contemporary Recreation and Leisure Programming at the Mayo Clinic

SUMMARY.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

12: Program Formats

WHAT IS A PROGRAM FORMAT?

TYPES OF PROGRAM FORMATS

Competitive

Drop-In or Open

Instructional

Club

Special Event

Workshop/Conference

Interest Group

Outreach

13: Program Promotion

WHAT IS PROGRAM PROMOTION?

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR TYPES OF PROGRAM PROMOTION?

Publicity

Sales Promotion

Advertising

Personal Selling/Contact

Public Relations

USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROMOTION OF RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES

METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR PROMOTING SERVICES?

Newspapers: Print and Online

Other Printed Materials: Newsletters and Brochures

14: Technology &amp

WHAT ROLE DOES TECHNOLOGY PLAY IN THE PROGRAMMING PROCESS?

WHY IS TECHNOLOGY IMPORTANT TO PROGRAMMING?

IMPORTANT ELEMENTS WHEN APPLYING TECHNOLOGY TO PROGRAMMING

Technological Advancements in Program Design

Benefits of Digital Media on Recreation and Leisure Programs and Services

Participant Registration and Management, and Marketing and Promotion

15: Supervision

WHAT IS SUPERVISION?

SUPERVISORY ROLES AND FUNCTIONS

Recruitment of Staff

Hiring Staff

Directing Staff

Motivating and Promoting Morale

Rewarding Performance

Supervisors as Linking Pen

Handling Grievances

Development of Staff

Communicating Results

TYPES OF SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision

Indirect Supervision

General Supervision

COMMUNICATION

Diversity in the Workforce

MOTIVATION AND MORALE

Theories of Workplace Motivation

Teamwork and Group Work.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PROBLEM SOLVING.

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ISBN:

9781571678843

1571678840

OCLC:

1223091504