Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Outdoor recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Contains 15 papers ... subjects range all the way from the social and aesthetic considerations in recreation management through the economic problems to questions of design and development of sites.
Studies in Outdoor Recreation
Author: Robert E. Manning
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
The first book to integrate the social science literature on outdoor recreation has been completely updated to reflect current research and new concerns. The book is a standard text in courses and an invaluable reference for park and recreation managers.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
The first book to integrate the social science literature on outdoor recreation has been completely updated to reflect current research and new concerns. The book is a standard text in courses and an invaluable reference for park and recreation managers.
Research Methods for Leisure, Recreation and Tourism, 2nd Edition
Author: Ercan Sirakaya-Turk
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1786390485
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Describing the fundamental elements of research methods for leisure, recreation and tourism, this new edition of a popular textbook is updated throughout. It covers the measurement of variables, sampling, questionnaire design and evaluation methods, and also a wider discussion of writing proposals, communicating research findings, cross-cultural research, and the use of new technologies in conducting research. Written by internationally renowned researchers in an accessible style, this book introduces both undergraduate and graduate students to the vital skills they will need to succeed in the leisure, recreation, tourism and hospitality industries.
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1786390485
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Describing the fundamental elements of research methods for leisure, recreation and tourism, this new edition of a popular textbook is updated throughout. It covers the measurement of variables, sampling, questionnaire design and evaluation methods, and also a wider discussion of writing proposals, communicating research findings, cross-cultural research, and the use of new technologies in conducting research. Written by internationally renowned researchers in an accessible style, this book introduces both undergraduate and graduate students to the vital skills they will need to succeed in the leisure, recreation, tourism and hospitality industries.
Applied Research and Evaluation Methods in Recreation
Author: Diane Blankenship
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN: 9780736077194
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Applied Research and Evaluation Methods in Recreation is the only text that integrates research, evaluation, and basic statistical analysis and links these concepts directly to the field. Using a logical format and accessible language, the book presents students with the foundational knowledge they need to move through the research process.
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN: 9780736077194
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Applied Research and Evaluation Methods in Recreation is the only text that integrates research, evaluation, and basic statistical analysis and links these concepts directly to the field. Using a logical format and accessible language, the book presents students with the foundational knowledge they need to move through the research process.
Essentials of Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation
Author: Kris E. Berg
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 9780781738026
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Designed to teach Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation students how to be consumers of research in their fields, this text is ideal for upper level and graduate level research courses in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, and Physical Education. New to the Second Edition are expanded statistics problems and data sets, additional statistics and application examples, and computer applications for data analysis. Key concepts are highlighted, and unique and humorous cartoons are used to help illustrate selected points.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 9780781738026
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Designed to teach Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation students how to be consumers of research in their fields, this text is ideal for upper level and graduate level research courses in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, and Physical Education. New to the Second Edition are expanded statistics problems and data sets, additional statistics and application examples, and computer applications for data analysis. Key concepts are highlighted, and unique and humorous cartoons are used to help illustrate selected points.
A Handbook of Leisure Studies
Author: C. Rojek
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230625185
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
A unique, international resource for Leisure Studies: in one volume the history, organization and central debates in the field of Leisure Studies are defined, providing a one-stop-shop for students and an agenda for future debate and research academics.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230625185
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
A unique, international resource for Leisure Studies: in one volume the history, organization and central debates in the field of Leisure Studies are defined, providing a one-stop-shop for students and an agenda for future debate and research academics.
Managing Outdoor Recreation
Author: Robert E. Manning
Publisher: Cabi
ISBN: 9781845939311
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
The global popularity of outdoor recreation and ecotourism is on the increase. At present, there is little systematic information on the management practices that have been successful in National Parks. This book presents the issue of how to manage outdoor recreation in ways that protect the integrity of park resources and the quality of the visitor experience. Using case studies drawn from the U.S. National Park System, it illustrates a range of successful management approaches that can be applied worldwide.
Publisher: Cabi
ISBN: 9781845939311
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
The global popularity of outdoor recreation and ecotourism is on the increase. At present, there is little systematic information on the management practices that have been successful in National Parks. This book presents the issue of how to manage outdoor recreation in ways that protect the integrity of park resources and the quality of the visitor experience. Using case studies drawn from the U.S. National Park System, it illustrates a range of successful management approaches that can be applied worldwide.
Survey Research and Analysis
Author: Jerry J. Vaske
Publisher: Venture Publishing (PA)
ISBN: 9781892132796
Category : Parks
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Theoretical concepts used in parks, recreation, and human dimensions of natural resources are explained in this book, as well as how survey questions can be created to measure these concepts. Recommendations are offered to facilitate survey design and implementation. Sampling strategies and procedures for weighting data to approximate populations of interest are discussed.
Publisher: Venture Publishing (PA)
ISBN: 9781892132796
Category : Parks
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Theoretical concepts used in parks, recreation, and human dimensions of natural resources are explained in this book, as well as how survey questions can be created to measure these concepts. Recommendations are offered to facilitate survey design and implementation. Sampling strategies and procedures for weighting data to approximate populations of interest are discussed.
Outdoor Recreation Research
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Outdoor recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Contains 15 papers ... subjects range all the way from the social and aesthetic considerations in recreation management through the economic problems to questions of design and development of sites.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Outdoor recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Contains 15 papers ... subjects range all the way from the social and aesthetic considerations in recreation management through the economic problems to questions of design and development of sites.
Proceedings of the ... Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium
Research in Recreation, Parks, Sport, and Tourism
Author: Carol Cutler Riddick
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
This book will provide you with the basic practices and techniques required to carry out and monitor a small-scale research investigation. This new edition has the following New Learning Features: The writing and presentation styles have been dramatically altered in the new edition. Each chapter now leads off with an orientation outline and relevant quote. Furthermore, as a trigger device, important words and concepts are bolded and italicised. Six new "feature boxes" have also been added: Case Study illustrates a point by citing research or a real world example; Something to Remember underscores an important point; Idea provides straightforward, practical, "how to" advice; Your Research presents an opportunity for applying chapter materials to planning your own research project; Review and Discussion Questions assists in determining mastery of chapter content; Exercises contain activities that complement and expand upon chapter material.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
This book will provide you with the basic practices and techniques required to carry out and monitor a small-scale research investigation. This new edition has the following New Learning Features: The writing and presentation styles have been dramatically altered in the new edition. Each chapter now leads off with an orientation outline and relevant quote. Furthermore, as a trigger device, important words and concepts are bolded and italicised. Six new "feature boxes" have also been added: Case Study illustrates a point by citing research or a real world example; Something to Remember underscores an important point; Idea provides straightforward, practical, "how to" advice; Your Research presents an opportunity for applying chapter materials to planning your own research project; Review and Discussion Questions assists in determining mastery of chapter content; Exercises contain activities that complement and expand upon chapter material.