Jumat, 30 Maret 2012

Parks and Recreation News from Human Kinetics


MARCH 2012

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Coming Soon

   

Innovative fundraisers focused on personal health and environmental responsibility
In contrast to traditional fundraisers involving food and incidental products, Healthy and Sustainable Fundraising Activities offers a range of ideas—from ink cartridge recycling to a dance competition—and a unique approach to fundraising sure to energize your participants and community. Activities in the book are grouped according to the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required for organizing and conducting them. You’ll find clear and complete explanations along with the tools and information to implement each idea. Get your community involved in a project that not only raises money but also gives children exposure to important values such as lifelong wellness, hard work, perseverance, integrity, and civic engagement.

Read more from Healthy and Sustainable Fundraising Activities and pre-order your copy today!

   

New Release

   

A proactive approach to lifeguarding focusing on surveillance and prevention
StarGuard: Best Practices for Lifeguards assists lifeguard candidates in preventing, recognizing, and responding to water emergencies in pool, water park, and waterfront settings. The updated fourth edition contains the latest research on best practices in lifeguarding and lifesaving, several new and improved learning features, and a new web resource containing over 80 interactive multimedia learning activities. Readers will also find new information on victim recognition, when and how to initiate a systematic method of emergency response, adapting CPR and rescue skills for an unresponsive drowning victim, and workplace safety. Learning objectives appear at the beginning of each chapter, and key skills and knowledge are highlighted in Best Practices sidebars throughout the text.

Read more from Starguard, Fourth Edition.

   


   

Developing and sustaining high-quality outdoor recreation programs
Outdoor Program Administration: Principles and Practices will help both seasoned and new administrators—as well as students and emerging professionals—flourish in various settings, including university, military, government, commercial, and nonprofit organizations. This book will guide you in developing and sustaining programs in outdoor recreation settings across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. You will reap the benefits of the experience shared by the AORE authors, who also provide questions and critical thinking exercises that will enhance the materials and deepen your understanding. This reference explores all the issues pertinent to being a successful outdoor program administrator and presents material that will help you improve your administrative skills and enhance the programs you oversee.

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