ARRPA Contents & Abstracts, Volume 5, 2015

ISBN 978-0-89641-551-5

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    Presenting and Writing Competencies: Are You a "Clark Kent" or a "Superman" or Both? — Kayla Peak, Gerry Lyons, Duane A. Crider, Warren K. Simpson, Peter Titlelbaum, Veronica Snow — No Abstract. (1-14)

  • Designing Professional Workshops for Young Professionals— Warren K. Simpson, Duane A. Crider — No Abstract. (15-21)

  • An Integrative Review of Sport Research in Selected United States Recreational Journals — Skye Arthur-Banning, Craig M. Colistra, Robert J. Barcelona, Gail L. Orem — The examination of sport from a recreation and leisure lens is a potentially important area of scholarship as researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers recognize the potential individual and social benefits of sport offered “for-all” versus sport offered for a select few. To date, no known integrative reviews have been conducted on sport-related research within recreation and leisure studies. This study of the published research in three top-tier leisure journals over the past 26 years found that only 3.5% of the published journal articles between 1985 and 2012 had a sport-focus. Published studies focusing on sport clustered around ten overarching themes Organization/Administration; Economic Aspects; Sportsmanship/Prosocial Behavior; Demographic-Specific; Model-Scale Development; Benefits, Satisfaction, and Commitment; Motivations and Constraints; Sports as Events; Socialization; and Historical-Descriptive. (22-59)

  • Premium Food and Beverage Trends in North American Sports and Entertainment — Danielle Kloke, Peter Titlebaum — Food and beverage (F&B) service is a significant revenue source for sport and entertainment venues and recently has provided a critical opportunity to add value and elevate consumer experiences, particularly in premium seating areas. Professional teams are signing contracts with F&B vendors for large guaranteed sums; for example, in 2012, contracts between the San Francisco 49ers and Centerplate—under which the 49ers received 55% of concessions sales—brought in a minimum of $6.8 million (San Francisco Business Times, 2012). In light of such contracts, interviews with industry professionals were conducted not only to gain an understanding of both the current state of food and beverage service and any notable trends in the industry, including pricing, ordering procedures, and serving sizes, but also to get a glimpse into any changes the industry was anticipating over the next five years. Current research connects back to a statistical examination of menu items and trends as well as to the management and training of F&B staff. Trends revealed through this research feature a rise in food and beverage packages to streamline ordering procedures, order customization to enhance the atmosphere, and the use of technology to enrich food ordering and product marketing experiences. Professionals will gain a stronger understanding of how other venues balance cost, consumer preferences, and corporate needs to meet their expectations, as well as a sense of what needs might be expected for the future. (60-82)

  • Adapting Coaching Styles to Prevent Youth Burnout in Recreational Sports — Anthony Bryson — No Abstract. (83-90)

  • Support Staff at Summer Camp — Jennifer Wilder — No Abstract. (91-98)

  • Graduate Assistants: How to Prepare and What to Expect — Brianne Wilburn — There are many roads that lead to a professional career with campus recreation. One particular path involves becoming a graduate assistant for a campus recreation department. Many undergraduate students may not know where to begin when it is time to start applying for graduate assistant positions. It is important for these students to understand what steps need to be taken when searching for a campus recreation graduate assistant position. Once these students begin the role of campus recreation graduate assistant, they also need to be informed as what to expect as a graduate assistant. (99-106)

  • Importance of Multi-Sport Participation in Youth Recreation — Kyle Young — The objective of this study is to promote awareness among parents of children actively participating in sports. When a parent seeks to include his or her child in recreational activities, the positive effect that multi-sport participation may have on children is often left unconsidered. Overtraining in a specific sport carries certain risks, including injuries, burnout, and psychological stress. Additionally, a child’s negative experience with overtraining may lead them to childhood obesity, physical inactivity, and an unhealthy lifestyle—all of which are prevalent in today’s society. It is imperative that parents are educated on both the disadvantages of single sport specialization and the benefits of multi-sport utilization. With this information in hand, parents will be better equipped to choose healthy activities for their children. (107-112)

  • Supervision in a College Fitness Facility: Evaluation of Employee Orientation and Training — Meghan Mowers, Peter Titlebaum — Fitness facilities have become a staple in exercise routines for many and the need for supervision is growing increasingly important. Due to the high turn-over rate of fitness attendants and its entry-level nature, documentation, orientation, and training are crucial proactive methods for a facility to implement. This paper explores the effectiveness of a facility’s employee orientation and training methods at relates to specific responsibilities. (113-125)

    • BOOK REVIEWS

  • Positive Sports Parenting by Jim Thompson, Reviewed by Warren K. Simpson (126-127)

  • The Leadership Clock — by Brian M. Cain with Brett K. Basham, Reviewed by Veronica Snow (127-128)


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