Full Description
Support community wellness by implementing successful recreation programming.
At its core, Leisure Program Planning and Delivery, Second Edition With Web Resource, recognizes the power of leisure to enhance the health and well-being of both individuals and the community. Students will learn how to plan and implement recreation programming in a variety of settings, culminating in the development of a programming portfolio. In addition, recreation and leisure practitioners will find this resource valuable in preparing for Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification.
Much has changed in the field of leisure services since the release of the first edition. The revised and updated second edition of Leisure Program Planning and Delivery features a wealth of new content:
New insights and trends on how people engage in leisure time—and how leisure affects one's sense of purpose
Updated principles regarding recreation programming—including customer service and satisfaction, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability
Expanded discussions on equitable access, facility locations, and serving marginalized communities
Insights on key areas of leisure services, including an expanded interest in overall wellness and well-being
Technological advancements, including online registration systems and data collection tools, used to conduct needs assessments, enhance customer service, and inform marketing, grant writing, and program improvement initiatives
Essential information on risk management and on emergency planning and response
The text is divided into four parts, covering the foundations of programming, planning preparations, program implementation, and program evaluation. In addition, the text introduces students to the 9 key areas of leisure services—sports, fitness, and well-being; aquatics; fine arts; crafts; music; hobbies; outdoors, nature, and adventure; travel and tourism; and community and enrichment activities—and the wide range of programming options and career opportunities available within this dynamic and rewarding field.
Each chapter contains at least one case study; these case studies represent a variety of settings and are based on real agencies sponsoring real programs. Included online resources prepare students to apply classroom concepts to professional settings, highlighted by a semester-long project requiring students to create their own programming portfolio, building on assignments provided in each chapter of the textbook.
Recreation and leisure activities play a crucial role in supporting emotional, physical, and social well-being in local communities and around the world. Leisure Program Planning and Delivery, Second Edition, prepares students to plan, implement, and evaluate these valuable programs across all areas of leisure services.
Contents
Part I. Foundations of Leisure Programming
Chapter 1. The Importance of Programmed Leisure
Benefits of Leisure
Leisure and Well-Being
Programmed Leisure
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 2. The Profession of Leisure Programming
The Leisure Services Delivery System
Leisure Service Sectors
Organizational Settings
Personal Qualities and Abilities of Programmers
Professionalism
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 3. Programming Principles
Quality
Customer Service
Customer Satisfaction
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Public Good
Environmental Sustainability
Efficiency
Continuous Improvement
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 4. Leisure Program Components
Activity Areas
Program Formats
Putting the Components Together
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 5. Overview of the Program Planning Process
Program Models
Program Planning Process
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Part II. Planning Preparations
Chapter 6. Understanding Your Organization and Community
Philosophy, Values, Vision, and Mission
Understanding the Community and Customers
Network of Individual Constituents
Network of Group Constituents
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 7. Assessing Patrons' Program Needs
Methods of Needs Assessments
Identification, Interpretation, and Use of Data
Conducting a Needs Assessment
Uses of a Needs Assessment
From Needs Assessment to Marketing Plan
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 8. Program Goals and Objectives
Program Rationale
Formulating Goals
Preparing Objectives
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 9. The Program Plan
Purposes of a Program Plan
Types of Program Plans
Elements of a Program Plan
Role of Program Life Cycles
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Part III. Program Implementation
Chapter 10. Making Operational Decisions
Budgeting
Facility Use, Coordination, and Scheduling
Program Promotion
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 11. Leading and Supervising Programs
Determining Staffing Needs
Expectations for Program Staff
Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Staff
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 12. Program Monitoring
The Importance of Program Monitoring
Specific Program Monitoring Systems
Other Program Monitoring Systems
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 13. Managing Risk in Leisure Programs
Developing a Risk Management Plan
Conducting Programs With Care
Supervising Participant Behavior
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Part IV. Program Evaluation
Chapter 14. Evaluation Approaches
Timetables for Evaluation
Rationale for Evaluation
When Not to Evaluate
Types of Evaluation
Integrity and Ethics in Program Evaluation
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 15. Evaluation Steps
The Evaluation Plan
Evaluation Design
Selecting a Sample
Importance of Resource Allocation
Data Interpretation
Preparing the Final Report
Closing the Loop
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
