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Leadership in Recreational Service

Leadership in Recreational Service

Shivers, Jay Sanford

Hardcover

ManagementSports GeneralGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1025418107
ISBN13: 9781025418100
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 532
Weight: 2.02
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Leadership in Recreational Service provides an in-depth analysis of the administrative and interpersonal skills required to lead leisure-based programs and community activities. As a foundational text in the field of recreational management, this work explores the social and psychological dynamics of group interaction, offering a structured approach to fostering community engagement and personal development through play and organized leisure.

The text examines the qualities of effective leadership, ranging from technical proficiency in program planning to the nuanced ability to motivate diverse populations. It addresses the growing importance of professionalized recreational services in a society increasingly focused on the constructive use of leisure time. Readers will find detailed discussions on the ethics of service, the management of recreational facilities, and the implementation of varied activities designed to enhance physical and mental well-being.

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