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Leisure and Aging: Theory and Practice

The number and percent of older people in developed countries continue to grow, thanks to medical advances and decreases in fertility and mortality rates. And that means that tomorrow’s recreation and leisure professionals will be more challenged than ever to meet the needs of an increasingly older culturally diverse population.

Leisure and Aging: Theory and Practice provides students and professionals with a balanced perspective of current knowledge as it presents cutting-edge research from the fields of both gerontology and leisure studies. Written by authors from various disciplines who represent an international who’s-who in leisure and aging research, this text explores theories in leisure and aging; bridges the gap between research and application, arming professionals with tools to navigate diverse cultures; and offers insight into delivery of leisure services in older adult communities and long-term care environments.
Each chapter features learning objectives, study questions, case studies, exercises, and relevant readings. The book is supplemented by online ancillaries, including an instructor guide, test package, and a presentation package with photos, illustrations, and tables from the text. Together, the text and online ancillaries help students connect theories and practice as they prepare for future roles in their chosen fields.

Leisure and Aging is presented in five sections. Part I introduces global perspectives on leisure and aging, while part II examines the relevance of leisure in an aging context. Part III explores the effects of aging on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being and health. Parts IV and V delve into the role of community in aging and leisure and long-term care and leisure.

Written for undergraduate students, professors, and professionals in recreation, leisure, gerontology, and aging, Leisure and Aging provides a wealth of knowledge on various aspects of life for older people and the role of leisure in their lives. The text helps students think critically about a phase of life that seems remote from their own and provides perspective to their understanding of aging and leisure.
$66.00
$66.00

Management of Park & Recreation Agencies 5th Ed. Compendium

Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, 5th Ed. Compendium
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Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, 5th Ed. eBook

Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, 5th Edition , is sponsored by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) in order to share with professionals - now and in the future - the desirable practices of the profession embodied in the National Accreditation Standards for park and recreation agencies. These standards are used as the guideline for what should be included in the book. Each chapter addresses specific standards needed for accreditation.

The purpose of this book is to help administrators of every are of parks and recreation, including those in for-profit, nonprofit, commercial and public operations. The emphasis is on public park and recreation agencies because those are the agencies for which the standards were written. However, each standard can be used by any agency that provides park and recreation facilities, programs, or services. It is geared to managers and what they need to know, not to the program or maintenance supervisors.

This product is an ebook and does not include a physical copy of the text. The ebook is available for online viewing only and cannot be downloaded.

$55.00
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Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, 5th Ed. eBook

Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, 5th Edition , is sponsored by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) in order to share with professionals - now and in the future - the desirable practices of the profession embodied in the National Accreditation Standards for park and recreation agencies. These standards are used as the guideline for what should be included in the book. Each chapter addresses specific standards needed for accreditation.

The purpose of this book is to help administrators of every are of parks and recreation, including those in for-profit, nonprofit, commercial and public operations. The emphasis is on public park and recreation agencies because those are the agencies for which the standards were written. However, each standard can be used by any agency that provides park and recreation facilities, programs, or services. It is geared to managers and what they need to know, not to the program or maintenance supervisors.

This product is an ebook and does not include a physical copy of the text. The ebook is available for online viewing only and cannot be downloaded.

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Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, 5th Edition

Management of Park and Recreation Agencies is sponsored by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) in order to share with professionals - now and in the future - the desirable practices of the profession embodied in the National Accreditation Standards for park and recreation agencies. These standards are used as the guideline for what should be included in the book. Each chapter addresses specific standards needed for accreditation. The purpose of this book is to help administrators of every are of parks and recreation, including those in for-profit, nonprofit, commercial and public operations. The emphasis is on public park and recreation agencies because those are the agencies for which the standards were written. However, each standard can be used by any agency that provides park and recreation facilities, programs, or services. It is geared to managers and what they need to know, not to the program or maintenance supervisors.
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Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, 5th Edition

Management of Park and Recreation Agencies is sponsored by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) in order to share with professionals - now and in the future - the desirable practices of the profession embodied in the National Accreditation Standards for park and recreation agencies. These standards are used as the guideline for what should be included in the book. Each chapter addresses specific standards needed for accreditation. The purpose of this book is to help administrators of every are of parks and recreation, including those in for-profit, nonprofit, commercial and public operations. The emphasis is on public park and recreation agencies because those are the agencies for which the standards were written. However, each standard can be used by any agency that provides park and recreation facilities, programs, or services. It is geared to managers and what they need to know, not to the program or maintenance supervisors.
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Managing Sport Events, 2nd Ed.

Running a successful sporting event—whether it’s a local event, state championship, or international competition—requires the knowledge and skills to plan, organize, promote, lead, and communicate effectively.

Managing Sport Events, Second Edition, will prepare readers to manage events with ease, guiding them through the entire process, from event conception to post-event evaluation.

Merging research findings with best practices, Managing Sport Events, Second Edition, presents the key principles of event management to prepare students to enter the field with the skills needed to immediately engage in event production and evaluation. With updated references throughout, the second edition emphasizes practical application by offering plenty of contemporary examples and learning opportunities for students:

  • New industry profiles at the beginning of each chapter showcase professionals putting theory into practice

  • Added sections address emerging trends and topics, such as sustainability and event security

  • Examples show how new technologies can be utilized for event management and event presentation

  • Scenarios highlighting recreational and community events better represent smaller-scale events such as a local 5K run or a youth basketball tournament

  • Case studies and learning activities at the end of each chapter allow students to put theory into practice

Managing Sport Events, Second Edition, leads students through the reality of what it takes to conduct a successful event. Starting with event conception and development, the text then addresses key planning areas, including staffing, budgeting, marketing, promotion, sponsorship, and legal and risk management. It then moves into key operational areas such as services, logistics, and on-site management, and it concludes the process with postevent duties and considerations.



Managing Sport Events, Second Edition, integrates the traditional business segments of sport management with the unique requirements of event management. This guide is an essential resource for current and future professionals working in parks and recreation, tourism and hospitality, and sports at all levels—youth, high school, college, amateur, minor league, professional, and international competition.

$97.00
$97.00

Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health

Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health includes applied content and research-based guidelines to help students distinguish between nutrition recommendations backed by science and the plethora of misinformation available in the field. This comprehensive resource blends nutrition and exercise science with practical information to provide a clear understanding of how nutrition affects sports, exercise, and overall health.

Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health covers the basics of nutrition, including the functions of and daily allowances for carbohydrate, fat, and protein, as well as micronutrient recommendations; the importance of hydration and electrolyte balance; nutrition in health and disease prevention; population-based nutrition considerations for training and sports; and practical information on measuring and altering body composition. The accessible presentation of material keeps students from getting too bogged down in research, and the text offers real-world applications. Students will also discover career opportunities available to them, including qualifications and job responsibilities for each position.

The full-color text includes more than 40 photos and more than 130 illustrations alongside digestible, engaging writing. Concepts are presented in a user-friendly manner, and each chapter includes a number of features that enhance understanding:

> Chapter objectives provide a roadmap to ease students into upcoming content.
> Key terms help students focus on important vocabulary. The key terms appear in boldface within the chapter and are included within the glossary, where they are defined.
> Putting It Into Perspective sidebars contain compact vignettes that help college students relate to the content and apply the concepts to their own lives.
> Do You Know? sidebars are short callouts that provide key insights and easy takeaways for students.
> Nutrition Tip sidebars provide useful information students can consider for their own nutrition.
> Reflection Time sidebars prompt students to delve deeper into topics presented in the chapter.
> Review questions help students identify areas they may need to revisit as well as reinforce key concepts.

Content is organized in a logical sequence, with each chapter building upon the information previously presented. In part I, the reader is provided with an overview of the role nutrition plays in overall well-being throughout a person's life. Part II focuses on each macronutrient and its role in health and disease, as well as dietary recommendations that support health and an active lifestyle. The role of micronutrients in health and performance is covered in part III. Part IV provides information on the application of nutrition to sport, exercise, and health.

Instructors will find a full suite of ancillaries that will be helpful in their teaching. The instructor guide and presentation package plus image bank will help in preparing for class, while the test package and chapter quizzes will help assess student learning.

Students and professionals alike will benefit from the broad coverage found in Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health. Armed with accessible, research-based application, readers will have the tools they need to improve athletic performance, exercise outcomes, and general well-being.

$129.00
$129.00

Physical Education for Homeschool, Classroom, and Rec Sett.

Physical Education for Homeschool, Classroom, and Recreation Settings

Remember the days when, with very little equipment and just a few kids, you could have an endless amount of fun playing games?

Those days are back. And Physical Education for Homeschool, Classroom, and Recreation Settings: 102 Games With Variations adds a twist to those fun games: They are educational as well.

The 102 games and 10 dance and gymnastics activities in this book are specifically designed for small-group settings. They’re great for

* parents who homeschool or who simply want to supplement their children’s PE instruction and have fun with their kids;

* physical education teachers in small-school settings or who break their class into smaller groups; and

* leaders of after-school, recreation, intramural, and recess programs.

While the settings may change, the results don’t: Children learn skills and healthy concepts while playing games that keep them coming back for more.

Physical Education for Homeschool, Classroom, and Recreation Settings offers the following:

* Games and activities that are ready-made, easy and fun to play, and grounded in research

* Yearly lesson plans for grades K-5, making it easy for you to teach

* Games that are grounded in American Academy of Pediatrics research on the importance of play, the Canadian Sport for Life model, physical literacy, and the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) approach

The TGfU approach helps children learn interpersonal, social reasoning, and problem-solving skills, which they can apply to multiple situations. And as they take part in the fun physical activities, kids develop fundamental abilities and learn how to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle through regular physical activity.

The book includes a game finder to help you see what skills and equipment are involved for each game. Photos, illustrations, and easy-to-use components help make the games simple to teach, and you’ll be shown how to modify each game as needed for your children and to ensure the game applies to different sports. Each game ends with questions that lead to understanding the skills and concepts applied during the game.

Physical Education for Homeschool, Classroom, and Recreation Settings includes

* warm-up, cool-down, and fitness games;

* target, territory invasion, and net and wall games;

* dribbling, striking, and fielding games; and

* dance and gymnastics activities.

Whether you are looking for a useful PE book for your homeschooler or looking to supplement your physical education program, recreation program, or after-school or intramural program, this book is a great find.

$26.00
$26.00