PKMT 212 - Park and Recreation Administration

3 Credits: (3 lecture)

Course Description
This course focuses on management as a professional discipline within an organization. The study of management theories, organizational structure, agency policies, human resource management, fiscal management, information systems, and risk management are course components. Current management issues and trends will be explored as they relate to the workplace of today. 

Note Fall semester only. 

Prerequisite PKMT 104 or permission of instructor.

A. Apply past and present management theories to today’s workplace environment.

B. Identify and list examples of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of an agency.

C. Identify risk management methods used to prevent or minimize fiscal loses based upon liability claims.

D. Select the most qualified applicant for a position by ranking resumes and conducting personal interviews.

E. Identify responsibilities, duties, and other important functions of a board.

F. Develop a program budget.

G. Research current workplace management trends.

Content
A. Traditional Management Theories

B. Management Styles Today

C. Legalities and Liabilities

D. Risk Management

E. Structure and Governance

F. Goals, Objectives, and Policy Development

G. Human Resource Management

H. Fiscal Management

Student Evaluation
Evaluation will be based upon examinations, assignments, projects, and presentations. Means of determining final grade will be reviewed with students at the beginning of the semester.Bibliography
Buck, Susan J. Understanding Environmental Administration and Law. Washington: Island, 1996.

Covey, Stephen R. Principle-Centered Leadership. New York: Summit, 1991.

Ford, Phyllis M. Leadership and Administration of Outdoor Pursuits. State College: Venture, 1993.

Godin, Seth. Small Is the New Big: and 183 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas. New York: Portfolio, 2006.

National Parks. Washington: National Parks & Conservation Association. 1981-present.

Outdoor Life. Denver: Outdoor Life. 2000-present.

Parks & Recreation. Arlington: National Recreation and Park Association. 1983-present.

Peterson, James A. Risk Management for Park, Recreation, and Leisure Services. Champaign: Sagamore, 1992.

Schragis, Steven. 10 Clowns Don’t Make a Circus -249 Other Critical Management Success Strategies. Avon: Adams, 2006.

Stensrud, Carol Jean. A Training Manual for Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance in Parks and Recreation Settings. State College: Venture, 1993.

Therapeutic Recreation Journal.  Arlington: National Recreation and Park Association.1989-present.