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Sports and Recreation Instruction has the NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code of 611620. The NAICS definition of a sports and recreation instruction is establishments, such as camps and schools, primarily engaged in offering instruction in athletic activities to groups of individuals. Overnight and day sports instruction camps are included in this industry.
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AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership
In this handbook, author Alex Kosseff fuses his own extensive leadership experience with that
of acclaimed experts as he details the critical skills and concepts every outdoor leader
needs to know. Building on the basic foundations of leadership, Kosseff explores such
critical topics as effective decision-making, group dynamics, risk management, awareness and
attitude, environmental impact, and more. Packed with expert advice, practical know-how, and
real-life experiences, AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership is a must-read for anyone committed to
becoming a safe and effective leader, whether an aspiring guide, an educator, a club leader,
or an adventurous parent.
Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration
This practical, instructional guide serves both as a learning resource for the novice
camp director and as a quick reference for the more experienced director. Covering 14
topics of study identified by the American Camping Association as core areas of knowledge
for camping professionals, this book includes discussions of leadership, participation,
program design, risk management, finances, marketing, site and facilities, and strategic
planning. Interpretive charts, tables, and graphics illustrate both the basics and the
nuances of camp administration.
Managing Sport, Fitness, and Recreation Programs
What's involved in managing professional sports, school-based sports, recreation, and
fitness programs. The book begins with the terminology and history of sport management,
then moves on to discuss philosophy and styles of management, what sport managers do, factors
determining success or failure, and important skills sport managers need, such as leadership,
motivation, communication, and conflict resolution. Also provided is detailed information on
practical management issues from budgeting and facility management to personnel management,
legal issues, and risk management.
Positive Coaching: Building Character and Self-Esteem Through Sports
Includes over 200 coaching recommendations on specific psychological, motivational, and
behavioral situations. There is a special focus on the coach as storyteller -- 50 motivational
stories can be used to develop strong communication with athletes.
Recreation With Dance, Movement, and Music
This book offers a comprehensive treatment of recreational leadership with a focus on the use
of music. It included practical suggestions for the use of music in recreation; detailed
descriptions of activities, including fundamentals such as sound systems, base basic
dance positions; suggestion for recreational activities for persons with disabilities and a
list of resources.
Starting and Running Your Own Martial Arts School
More than 90 percent of all martial arts schools fail within their first year.
This book shows martial artists how they can insure the success of their schools -
before they put their hard earned cash and reputations on the line. It offers a thorough,
practical introduction to the tasks and obliations involved in running a successful martial
arts business.
Teaching Children Physical Education: Becoming a Master Teacher
Novice and experienced teachers will learn practical skills and techniques to help them:
motivate children to practice, build positive feelings, minimize off-task behavior and
discipline problems, create an atmosphere of learning, maximize learning, develop lesson content,
use a problem-solving approach, observe and analyze, provide feedback, and assess children's
(and their own) progress.
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Camping
For professionals working with youth and adult camps and outdoor programming. Includes
practical articles and applicable academic research on camp management, staffing and
programming, camper development, environmental and legislative issues.
Coach and Athletic Director
Feature articles, inerviews, profiles, legistlation & news of note for coaches & athletic
directors at the high school, college, & university levels.
Interscholastic Athletic Administration
Contains articles on a wide spectrum of topics which are beneficial to the school
athletic or activities director.
Physical Educator
Reviewed articles on all aspects of physical education for professional educators.
Track Coach
Covers track and field technique and training for all events, injury care and prevention,
biomechanics and physiology, motivation and coaching psychology, diet and nutrition,
strength training, and racing tactics.
