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Introduction to Recreation, Sport and Park Administration

Introduction to Recreation, Sport and Park Administration

Author(s): Hugh Gibson

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2018

Pages: 180

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Copyright: 2024

Pages: 180

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Introduction to Sport, Recreation & Park Administration inspires young Recreation, Sport and Park Administration professionals. Based on author, Hugh Gibson’s 20+ years of recreation and leisure work and teaching experience, the publication provides students with a strong foundation and understanding of the leisure profession while encouraging them to become critical thinkers and educated citizens. 

CHAPTER 1 Perspectives on Leisure: The Profession Dedicated to Quality Living 
CHAPTER 2 Leisure Definition and Theories: What We Believe and Why We Do It 
CHAPTER 3 Origin of American Sports: Great Britain’s “Festive Culture”
CHAPTER 4 Perspectives on Human Development and Leisure 
CHAPTER 5 Perspectives on Work: Leisure or Drudgery 
CHAPTER 6 Perspectives on Leisure Values and Attitudes— What Are Yours? 
CHAPTER 7 Perspectives on Creativity: A Key to Life Balance
CHAPTER 8 Legal Aspects of Sport 
CHAPTER 9 Sport Marketing 
CHAPTER 10 Facility Management 
CHAPTER 11 Perspectives on the Federal Government’s Role in Recreation and Leisure Services 
CHAPTER 12 The Private, Not-for-Profit Sector
CHAPTER 13 Facilitation and Debriefing

Hugh Gibson

Hugh Gibson is a dynamic, student centered Associate professor and Program Director at Missouri State University, one of 71 nationally COAPRT accredited programs in the nation. He has worked and taught in the recreation and leisure field for over 20 years. He has had the honor and privilege to work and teach all over the nation and in exotic places such as Fiji and New Zealand.

Introduction to Sport, Recreation & Park Administration inspires young Recreation, Sport and Park Administration professionals. Based on author, Hugh Gibson’s 20+ years of recreation and leisure work and teaching experience, the publication provides students with a strong foundation and understanding of the leisure profession while encouraging them to become critical thinkers and educated citizens. 

CHAPTER 1 Perspectives on Leisure: The Profession Dedicated to Quality Living 
CHAPTER 2 Leisure Definition and Theories: What We Believe and Why We Do It 
CHAPTER 3 Origin of American Sports: Great Britain’s “Festive Culture”
CHAPTER 4 Perspectives on Human Development and Leisure 
CHAPTER 5 Perspectives on Work: Leisure or Drudgery 
CHAPTER 6 Perspectives on Leisure Values and Attitudes— What Are Yours? 
CHAPTER 7 Perspectives on Creativity: A Key to Life Balance
CHAPTER 8 Legal Aspects of Sport 
CHAPTER 9 Sport Marketing 
CHAPTER 10 Facility Management 
CHAPTER 11 Perspectives on the Federal Government’s Role in Recreation and Leisure Services 
CHAPTER 12 The Private, Not-for-Profit Sector
CHAPTER 13 Facilitation and Debriefing

Hugh Gibson
Hugh Gibson

Hugh Gibson is a dynamic, student centered Associate professor and Program Director at Missouri State University, one of 71 nationally COAPRT accredited programs in the nation. He has worked and taught in the recreation and leisure field for over 20 years. He has had the honor and privilege to work and teach all over the nation and in exotic places such as Fiji and New Zealand.