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    The influence of the business environment on the development of sports industry In modern society, Sports are a major part of how people live their lives, and has evolved rapidly over the last century to the multibillion pound industry that it is today. 100 to 150 years ago, most modern sports did not exist and the industries that were available back then, would be barely recognisable to what they are today. This is because technology and commercialisation were primitive. The reason for this, is

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    necessary for finding serenity within yourself. Homosapiens often do this by removing themselves from their normal setting and going to an unfamiliar area. This is referred to as a getaway, recreation, or a sojourn. These three terms essentially all mean the familiar term “vacation.” Webster’s definition of vacation is simple: 1: an extended period of recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling. A definition such as this one is quite broad and can imply that there are many scenarios

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    Therapeutic Recreation

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    Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic Recreation, a sanctuary in which all people with and illness or disability can go to and or have a therapist come to and get restored, remediated, and rehabilitated and hopefully see results in health. Recreation Explanations & Interests Therapeutic Recreation is the provision of Treatment Services and the provision of Recreation Services to people with illnesses or disabling conditions. The primary purposes of treatment services which are often referred

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    We are already seeing the consequences of global climate change all over the world. Severe storms, flooding, heat waves, drought, and rising sea levels are all manifestations of climate change. Scientists are now more certain than ever that the current warming trends are anthropogenic, the direct cause of pumping billions of metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere while simultaneously destroying natural carbon sinks. Despite the overwhelming evidence, industry and the desire to burn

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    Tourism And Tourism

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    Visitation and spending directly related to nearby public lands such as national parks annually contribute billions to regional economies while creating hundreds of thousands of private sector jobs. Tourism spending, as defined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), is the spending comprised of all goods and services purchased by tourists, where tourists are defined as people who travel for any reason. Whereas, de Kalt (1979) explains that tourists purchase goods and services from a variety of

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    New Degree Proposal

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    exposed to the varied approaches and sectors of sports and entertainment management and operations. Consequently, students will develop competencies and knowledge that will prepare them for entry level supervisory positions in local, regional, and national sports and fitness organizations. And lastly, Kent State University’s School of Communications and Information will ensure applicability of student skills, by the expansion of partnerships that provide practical experience and exposure within the

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    “Parks and Recreation Ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.(Tip-Off: NEWS FROM THE FIELD).” Parks & Recreation, vol. 40, no. 10, 2005, pp. 24+. Academic OneFile, go.gale group.com/ps/i.do&id=GALEA138482013&v=2.1&u=tel_a_utl&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w. This is an academic article that details the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the parks systems of various cities on the gulf coast. For example, the writer examines the state of the parks in Jackson, Mississippi. An interview with the parks director for the area reveals

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    Legislative Framework

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    part of the dynamics of space, but not in its entirety (Hinch and Higham, 2011). It is further stated that role of spatial planning in conveying a healthier populace rests with serving to convey suitable conditions that support sport and dynamic recreation that can occur. This implies facility improvement, as well as going about as a point of convergence for a scope of procedures and projects which try to convey more durable and robust communities. With the general goal of adding to the development

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    Eastern Washington University [EWU] offers Bachelor’s degrees in Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation, and Outdoor Recreation. Graduates from these programs are required to complete an internship with a company in their field; typically Fairchild Air Force Base’s Outdoor Adventure Programming [OAP] takes on one [or more] interns from EWU. Ryan Murphy, the Fairchild OAP’s former Assistant of Operations, stated “Interns do not come to us with the skills needed to lead others; we take them

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    Career Goal

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    My career goal is to become a Recreational Therapist. Recreational therapist typical help those with disabilities, illnesses, or injuries, whether children or adults. Through recreation-based treatment programs they help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being. According to the bereu of labor statistics employment of recreational therapists is projected to grow 13 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. In order for me to become

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