Chapter 2

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C H A P T E R

Outcomes

• Understand the program planning process.

• Illustrate the value of partnerships in programming.

• Identify key elements of a program plan.

• Understand the three phases of direct leadership.

Programming

• Programs are structured leisure opportunities

• Program planning process

– Assessing the community and its needs

– Designing and planning the program

– Implementing the program

– Evaluating the program

Assessing Community and Its Needs

• Understanding the community and its trends

– Demographics

– Existing conditions analysis

– Trends and fads

• Needs assessment techniques

Designing and Planning the Program

• Goals and objectives

– Goals are broad whereas objectives are specific.

– Objectives follow the ABCD format.

• Program area and format

– Area is the type of activity to be planned.

– Format is the structure the program will take.

Scheduling

• When and where programs are scheduled

– Time, day, week, month, season

– Facility priority

– Religious holidays

• Bundling programs

Writing the Program Plan

• Program title and description

• Goals and objectives

• Operation details

– Needs: facilities, equipment and supplies, marketing, budgeting and pricing, registration, staff and volunteers

– Plans: setup, cancellation, safety and risk management, inclusion, evaluation

Implementing the Program

• Staffing and supervision

• Leadership and instruction

• Budgeting

• Marketing

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Implementing the Program (continued)

• Registration and reservations

– Locations of registration

– Means of registration

• Payment options

– Cash, check, debit and credit cards

– Automatic withdrawal

– Installments (continued)

Implementing the Program (continued)

• Risk management

– Identification

– Evaluation

– Treatment

– Implementation

• Monitoring

• Conclusion and follow-up

Evaluating the Program

• Systematic process with predetermined methods

• Occurs during the planning and implementation process

• Drives changes and improvements for future programs

Programming Issues

• Coordination with other agencies

• Programming for people with disabilities

• Creative programming

• Volunteers

Coordination With Other Agencies

• Partnerships exist across and among all three sectors

• Developing effective partnerships

– Create different types of partnerships.

– View partnerships as mutually beneficial.

– Clearly identify roles and responsibilities.

– Formalize partnerships.

Physical Accessibility

• Access to parks and facilities so all people can enter and use them without barriers

• Curb cuts, ramps, Braille signage, flashing alarm lights

Program Accessibility

• Access and the ability to participate in recreation programs through support or accommodations

• Six-step process

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Program Accessibility (continued)

• Step 1: Program promotion

• Step 2: Registration and needs assessment

• Step 3: Accommodation and support

• Step 4: Staff training and program implementation

• Step 5: Documentation

• Step 6: Evaluation

Special Event Accessibility

• Special events do not often require advance registration, so accommodations must be anticipated.

• Develop an accessibility checklist to increase accessibility to the event.

Creative Programming

• Fun side of the program planning process

– Trends, fads

– Thinking outside of the box

• Sources of innovation

– Workshops and conferences

– Local, regional, and national newspapers

– Other agencies

Volunteers

• Decrease agency expenditures

• Increase expertise levels in programs

• Serve as a means for people to give back to the community

• Gain health and well-being through their volunteer work