Part 1: A FOUNDATION Chapter 1: The Context of Recreation Leadership Chapter 2: Definitions and Theories Chapter 3: Who is the Recreation Leader? Chapter 4: What are the Goals of Recreation Leadership? Part 2: GENERAL PROFICIENCIES Chapter 5: Decision Making and Problem Solving Chapter 6: Group Management Chapter 7: Communication Chapter 8: Leading Change and Innovation Chapter 9: Participant Motivation Chapter 10: Facilitating Recreation Behavior Chapter 11: Managing Participant Behavior Chapter 12: Teaching Part 3: OTHER LEADER SKILLS Chapter 13: Rallying Resources Chapter 14: Leading With Technology Chapter 15: Managing the Workload Chapter 16: Leading According to Age Groups Chapter 17: Inclusive Leadership Appendixes: Leadership Methods and Resources for Recreation Activities Appendix A: Game Leading Appendix B: Song Leading Appendix C: Leading Dramatics Appendix D: Crafts Managing Appendix E: Guiding the Dance Experience Appendix F: Tournaments Appendix G: Coaching Sports Appendix H: Leading Aquatic Programs Appendix I: Leading Group Fitness Sessions Appendix J: Leading through Nature Appendix K: Camp Counseling Appendix L: Leading Risk Activities Appendix M: Leading Trips Appendix N: Planning and Conducting Parties Credits Index.