Recreation Programming: Designing, Staging, and Managing the Delivery of Leisure Experiences 9th edition

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ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-96271-003-9

Copyright year: 2024

Edition: 9th

other formats: print

Pages: 466

Primary_Author's:

Mariela Fernandez, Gus Hallmon, Megan Owens

 

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Recreation Programming: Designing, Staging, and Managing the Delivery of Leisure Experiences provides a comprehensive guide to the art and science of creating memorable leisure experiences in parks, recreation, sport, tourism, and youth programs. Drawing upon the latest knowledge and professional practices, this book equips programmers with the skills needed to design, stage, evaluate, and manage leisure activities across government, commercial, and not-for-profit agencies.

Key features include:

  1. An exploration of basic leisure theory and its application in real-world settings.
  2. A detailed examination of the structure of situated activity systems that facilitate social interactions and leisure experiences.
  3. Step-by-step guidance on program design, from conceptualization to execution.
  4. Practical procedures and techniques for staging, evaluating, and managing recreation programs.
  5. Updated content on marketing and finance, addressing the essential aspects of promoting and funding leisure programs. 

 

Written by academics who have served as recreation programmers for diverse populations, this book blends theoretical knowledge with practical expertise. It is an invaluable resource for students in higher education and practitioners committed to delivering quality leisure experiences.

Preface 

Acknowledgments 

About the Authors 

Introduction 

Part I: Foundations for Programming

Chapter 1: Basic Programming Concepts 

Chapter 2: How Individuals Experience Leisure 

Chapter 3: Six Key Elements of a Situated Activity System 

Chapter 4: Developing Leisure Products in the Experience Economy 

Chapter 5: Collaborating in Developing an Organization’s Strategy 

Part II: Determining Agency Culture

Chapter 6: Developing the Agency’s Programming Mission 

Chapter 7: Developing Strategic Directions 

Part III: Program Development

Chapter 8: Gathering Input for Program Development 

Chapter 9: Writing Program Design and Outcome Statements 

Chapter 10: Program Design 

Chapter 11: From Benefits-Based Programming to Intentionally Designed Leisure Experiences 

Part IV: Operational Strategies 

Chapter 12: Preparing the Program Plan 

Chapter 13: Marketing the Program 

Chapter 14: Registration Procedures 

Chapter 15: Staffing and Supervising Program Operations 

Chapter 16: Developing a Program Pricing Philosophy 

Chapter 17: Determining Program Costs 

Chapter 18: Pricing Program Services 

Part V: Follow-Up Analysis

Chapter 19: Program Evaluation Techniques 

Chapter 20: Developing a Comprehensive Evaluation System 

Chapter 21: Making Decisions About Program Services 

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