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Source
| Parks and Recreation | 6 |
Author
| Badger, Christine C. | 1 |
| Compton, David M. | 1 |
| Goldstein, Judith E. | 1 |
| Henkel, Donald | 1 |
| Howell, Richard L. | 1 |
| Maher, Thomas C. | 1 |
| Paige, Ronald F. | 1 |
| Weiner, Andrew | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Badger, Christine C. – Parks and Recreation, 1976
While the job market for park and recreation professionals is currently tight, it should be expanded by the need for such personnel in the areas of public services. (JD)
Descriptors: Employment Patterns, Human Services, Labor Market, Parks
Goldstein, Judith E.; Compton, David M. – Parks and Recreation, 1976
Professional preparation programs at the two-year, four-year, and graduate levels of education are producing more enlightened, professional, therapeutic recreators. (JD)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Federal Legislation, Physical Fitness
Paige, Ronald F. – Parks and Recreation, 1982
This article: (1) clarifies the meaning and intent of contract services; (2) reviews past and current uses and implications; (3) discusses conditions and circumstances that influence use of contracting services; and (4) presents a conceptual model that reduces negative connotations and that encourages use of contract services as a management tool.…
Descriptors: Contracts, Models, Private Agencies, Public Agencies
Howell, Richard L. – Parks and Recreation, 1982
There is both justification and need for tourism education within recreation curricula. Preparation in aspects of tourism would provide additional career opportunities for recreation graduates and a vast new area for research. (CJ)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Higher Education, Professional Education
Maher, Thomas C.; Weiner, Andrew – Parks and Recreation, 1979
The benefits of cooperative education for recreation specialists are discussed. (JD)
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Cooperative Education, On the Job Training, Preservice Teacher Education
Henkel, Donald – Parks and Recreation, 1976
Parks and recreation professionals regard high standards of preparation, application, and personal integrity as essential to entrance into the field. (JD)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Human Services, Physical Recreation Programs
