Search Results - "Hurd, Amy R"

Professional certifications and job self-efficacy of public park and recreation professionals by Mulvaney, Michael A, Beggs, Brent A, Elkins, Daniel J, Hurd, Amy R

“…One of the characteristics of a professional field is having a means to certify the knowledge and competence of members of the profession. Certification…”
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Using Competencies to Assess Entry-Level Knowledge of Students Graduating from Parks and Recreation Academic Programs by Hurd, Amy R, Elkins, Daniel J, Beggs, Brent A

“…To address the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions accreditation standard 7.01.01, the Entry Level Competency…”
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Geocaching: 21st-century Hide-and-Seek by Schlatter, Barbara Elwood, Hurd, Amy R.

“…This high-tech form of orienteering offers physical educators abundant opportunities for multidisciplinary lessons…”
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Establishing Cooperative Competency-based Internships for Parks and Recreation Students by Hurd, Amy R., Schlatter, Barbara E.

“…Internships serve several purposes, including (1) networking with professionals; (2) developing professionalism; (3) demonstrating, refining, and acquiring…”
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Adventure Recreation: Coming Soon to Your Community by Moorman, Marta K., Schlatter, Barbara E., Hurd, Amy R.

“…Local schools are building ropes and challenge courses for physical education programs; city parks and recreation departments are constructing whitewater parks…”
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A competency-based approach to preparing staff as recreation and youth development leaders by Barcelona, Robert J., Hurd, Amy R., Bruggeman, Jennifer A.

“…Youth are often the primary group for parks and recreation organizations, yet recreation professionals are often not adequately prepared in the principles and…”
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Physical Activity and Its Relationship With Elementary Students' Aerobic Capacity by McGee, Annie, Williams, Skip M, Coleman, Margaret M, Hurd, Amy R

“…The purpose of this study was to examine if self-reported PA levels through the PA Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ- C) and step counts during physical…”
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Official Study Guide for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional. Fourth Edition by Mulvaney, Michael A, Hurd, Amy R

“…The "Official Study Guide for the CPRP Examination" provides up-to-date information in this new edition to assist the park and recreation professional in…”
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Using Online Discussion Boards for Senior Internships by Hurd, Amy R, Beggs, Brent A, Elkins, Daniel J

“…Senior internships in parks and recreation are an opportunity to put classroom knowledge to practice. However, this is likely the first time students are in a…”
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Competency development for chief executive officers in YMCAs by Hurd, Amy R., Buschbom, Tracy

“…Leisure services agencies are seeing a significant shift in the workforce due to a large number of retirements. As a result, succession planning is becoming an…”
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An analysis of the perceived competencies of CEOs in public park and recreation agencies by Hurd, Amy R., McLean, Daniel D.

“…This study identified the competencies that CEOs in public parks and recreation agencies in the United States perceived they needed in order to perform their…”
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Using Q-methodology in competency development for CEOs in public parks and recreation by Mclean, Daniel D., Hurd, Amy R., Jensen, Ryan R.

“…This study generated a systematic and comprehensive view of park and recreation CEO competencies by examining how CEOs in public parks and recreation…”
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Internships bring the classroom to life by Beggs, Brent, Hurd, Amy R

“…Research to Practice: * Develop a relationship between the agency and the intern -Create a job description so all internship expectations are outlined -Create…”
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Research Update: Recreation Across Ethnicity by Bell, Christina M, Hurd, Amy R

“…Results from his research indicated that African Americans felt their peer group was more likely to approve of them playing basketball, going to the mall,…”
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Research update: recreation across ethnicity: people of different races often seek contrasting recreation opportunities by Bell, Christina M, Hurd, Amy R

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