Integrated Risk Management for Leisure Services (Original PDF from Publisher)
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Looking to reduce liability, ensure safety, and enhance decision-making in leisure operations? Integrated Risk Management for Leisure Services is your essential guide to applying strategic risk management principles across parks, recreation, sport, and leisure settings. This authoritative resource is ideal for both students and professionals aiming to operate safer, more effective programs.
Description
Integrated Risk Management for Leisure Services offers a comprehensive framework for identifying, analyzing, and managing risk in recreational environments. Developed for students in parks and recreation programs, facility managers, municipal leaders, and leisure service professionals, this guide bridges theory and practical application to help you implement risk-reduction strategies that protect people and property.
Whether you’re overseeing a sports complex, managing outdoor programs, or supervising a community center, this book equips you to plan responsibly and reduce legal exposure.
Key Features and Highlights
- A structured risk management model tailored to the leisure and recreation sector
- Real-world case studies and incident examples
- Clear guidance on legal issues, insurance, waivers, and emergency preparedness
- Practical tools such as risk audit checklists, forms, and templates
- Includes planning tools for managing physical environments and participant behavior
Major Topics Covered
Includes core chapters on:
- Legal liability and negligence in recreation settings
- Identifying and evaluating risks
- Emergency action planning and safety protocols
- Documentation, waivers, and informed consent
- Insurance and financial strategies for risk transfer
About the Author
Dr. James A. Peterson, a respected authority in recreation and risk management, has worked extensively in both academic and applied settings. With decades of experience advising leisure service providers, his work focuses on making complex risk issues accessible and actionable.
File Format & Technical Details
- Format: Original PDF (from Publisher)
- Edition: 1st Edition
- Publication Year: 2013
- Publisher: Human Kinetics
- Language: English
- File Size: Approx. 18 MB
- Compatible Devices: Desktop, laptop, tablets, smartphones, and all PDF-supported eReaders
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is this book suitable for undergraduate coursework in recreation or sports management?
Absolutely. It is frequently adopted in undergraduate leisure studies, sport management, and risk management courses for its clear structure and practical relevance.
Q2: Does the book include templates or forms for use in real-world recreation programs?
Yes. The book features actionable templates for waivers, incident reporting, safety audits, and emergency planning.
Additional information
| Publisher |
Human Kinetics |
|---|---|
| Published Year |
2013 |
| Language |
English |
| ISBN |
978-0736095655, 9781492575849 |
| File Size |
7.3 MB |
| Edition |
1 |
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