Podcasts about Leisure studies

Austin “Wade” Wilson, PhD, CMPC, is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with nearly two decades of experience in the field of mental performance and 10-plus years of experience researching, teaching, lecturing, and supervising at the post-secondary level. He has designed and taught post-secondary level courses in general sport and exercise psychology, applied mental performance, psychology of injury, and sociology of sport. He is the President & Owner of Wilson Mental Performance Consulting (WMPC) and the President & Director of The MENTOR Magazine, Inc. (TMM). Since 2008, Wade has been a member of several professional associations and has equipped athletes, students, coaches, and professionals from various sectors with the mental acumen required for peak performance.His approach integrates a systematic process of education, acquisition, and implementation of mental training skills into practice and performance regimes. His clientele spans from varsity and ESports athletes to Paralympians, extending beyond sports to include military, sales, and business sectors. Wade's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Recreation and Leisure Studies from the University of Waterloo, a Master's in Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor, and an Honours BA in Sport Psychology from Laurentian University. He also holds an Advanced Diploma as a Child and Youth Worker from Loyalist College, a Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and has received certified professional training for cognitive behaviour therapy and single-session therapy.In 2023, he achieved the status of Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and has recently joined the registry of approved supervisors. As a former athlete, Wade has competed in various sports, both artistic/aesthetic and power/performance, with ice hockey being his primary interest.Wade was a goaltender at the Junior C, and Junior A, and had a rapid cup of coffee at the U-Sport varsity level. Off the field, Wade enjoys walks with his rescue greyhounds, Willa and Pearl, listening to jazz music, and cheering for his favourite NFL team, the Baltimore Ravens. Born in Trenton, Ontario, and having grown up in Tweed, Ontario, with stopovers in Sudbury and Winsor, he now resides with his wife and stepdaughter in Kitchener, Ontario.Chapters:0:00 – Introduction4:45 – Exploring Mental Performance and Toughness8:32 – Strategies to Eliminate Distractions and Maintain Peak Performance12:40 – Mental Performance vs. Creative Thinking: What's the Difference?15:19 – What is Mentor Magazine and Who is It For?19:29 – Understanding “Psollogy” in Ontario and Why It Matters25:40 – The Role of Athletes in Mentor Magazine: Are Inserts Possible?29:06 – How Parents Can Get Involved with Mentor Magazine32:23 – Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: How to Tell the Difference35:48 – Navigating the Injury Process: What You Need to Know41:54 – Healing from Concussions: Timeframes and Individual Recovery44:13 – Benefits and Cost of Mentor Magazine: What to Expect→ CONTACT WADE ON SOCIAL MEDIA ←INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thementormagazineinc/WEBSITE: https://thementormagazine.caX/TWITTER: https://x.com/TMMIncMagazineYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMentorMagazineInc→ CONTACT ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ←15 MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/rorymitchell-biz/15-minute-discovery-call?month=2025-02 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/officially.rory/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@officiallyroryBUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/officiallyroryX: https://twitter.com/officiallyrory HOO.BE: https://hoo.be/officiallyroryPAYPAL DONATIONS: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rorymitch

Ok this is a big one: Professor Emeritus of Leisure Studies and author of Free Time and Age of Experiences Benjamin Kline Hunnicutt joins for a lively discussion on the possibility of leisure and freedom in the age of experience. Other subjects: Jeffersonian Democracy, taking Eugene McCarthy to the airport, the spark of poetic creativity, Frank Lloyd Wright, UBI, the heart of the work ethic destroyed, work as religion, the future of work and automation, craftsmanship, the history of shortening labor hours, Rexford Tugwell and The Brain Trust, overproduction into consumerism, towards experiences over commodities, the appreciation of community, faith, and love.

You're listening to MHD OTR's Keys to the City, where we help unlock access to the city's best-kept secrets—free and low-cost resources that can make a real difference in your life. Each episode, we give you the keys to opportunities and programs that you might not know about, but should absolutely take advantage of.Jackie Tatum Harvard Park serves as a crucial hub for South Los Angeles, offering a wide range of free and low-cost programs aimed at youth development, community health, and recreation. The park addresses issues of physical activity, community engagement, and access to safe public spaces. From youth sports leagues and fitness programs to mentorship opportunities, Harvard Park provides the kind of resources that are essential for personal growth and well-being in the community.For this conversation, we are joined by Gordon Dupree, the Senior Recreation Director at Jackie Tatum Harvard Park. With nearly two decades of experience in the LA Parks system, Gordon has been leading the efforts at Harvard Park since 2022, ensuring that it remains a cornerstone for recreation and community resources in South LA. With a bachelor's degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Cal State University Northridge and a master's degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College, Gordon brings not only expertise but a deep commitment to fostering a safe, healthy, and connected community.ResourcesJackie Tatum Harvard Park and Recreation Center1535 W. 62nd St. Los Angeles CA 90047www.laparks.org/reccenter/jackie-tatum-harvardwww.laparks.org/discover-activities?filters=location.popular.-1

Co-hosts Toben Racicot (English Language and Literature) and Sid Heeg (Environment) interview Dr. Luke Potwarka (Recreation and Leisure) and Greg Mittler (Athletics and Recreation). Together they are the founders of UWIN aka the University of Waterloo Interdisciplinary Network for Esports.  Sid and Toben chat with Greg and Luke about Esports sustainability, the possible inclusion of Esports in the Olympics, and their recent trip to the University of Warwick for future collaborative research efforts on Esports development and research. Bios Dr. Luke R. Potwarka Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of the Spectator Experience and Technology Laboratory aka the SEAT Lab. His research involved thinking critically about sports spectatorship and consumer behaviour and wellbeing. Greg Mittler is the Esports and Gaming Coordinator in the Department of Athletics and Recreation and an alumnus of Waterloo's Recreation and Business program. Greg has been involved in many parts of Camps and Athletics at UW for almost 20 years. Shownotes SEAT LAB: “Our international team of researchers investigate the role of sport spectator experiences in the promotion of individual health and well-being. To achieve this goal, we employ various technologies as both a methodology (e.g., social neuroscience, eye-tracking, second screens, etc), and a means of experiencing sport events (e.g., virtual reality, augmented reality, mobile devices). Our lab's current work focuses on developing a better understanding of the sport consumer experience using social neuroscience methodology. We are interested in addressing the extent to which brain system activation can predict engagement (i.e., flow) and involvement in the sport viewership experience.” UWIN's Mission: “The mission of our proposed network is to strengthen esports-related scholarship, teaching/learning, and student experiences at the University of Waterloo. We will advance this mission through socially just and equity-oriented approaches, which seek to make esports more accessible and inclusive spaces for all. Our mission will consider esports from a holistic wellbeing perspective, with considerations for potential physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits and harms of esports to participants and communities.”  

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:39:40 +0000 https://brotherlytalk.podigee.io/4-new-episode c46b12d997d1858e236012f630fb2812 Wir sind zurück aus Las Vegas und erzählen euch in dieser Folge, wie die Super Bowl Woche in der Wüste Nevadas gelaufen ist - beruflich und privat :) Alles natürlich immer aus der Sicht von zwei Philadelphia Eagles Fans. Antworten gibt es außerdem auf diese Fragen: Wird Haason Reddick wirklich getradet, obwohl er gar nicht will? Warum gab es Buhrufe bei den NFL Honors? Gibt es in Frankfurt ein gutes Philly Cheesesteak? Mit welchem Eagles Spieler hat Timm ein Foto gemacht und ist darauf überhaupt irgend etwas zu erkennen? Zünden die Eagles Fans demnächst tatsächlich das NFL Headquarter in New York an? Und was sind eigentlich "Leisure Studies"? Viel Spaß mit Episode 4 vom "BROTHERLY TALK". Weitere aktuelle Infos auch auf unserem Instagram Kanal @brotherlytalk MONTAG, 19.02.2024 Instagram-Live mit Timm und Flo

Nasif Chowdhury, a student in Recreation and Leisure Studies, is a national-level para athlete with big hoop dreams. Murray Gamble is the new chair of the University's Board of Governors. Chris Houser will be the next dean of the Faculty of Science. And a University delegation heads to the UK for meetings with other institutions, industry representatives and alumni.

This week's conversation is with Zane Winslade. Zane is the owner of Flow Sport Mental Performance Coaching, and works with athletes from youth to the elite level across multiple codes. Zane has a a Bachelor's degree in Sports and Leisure Studies, a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and a Master's degree in Sport Psychology from John F Kennedy University. On the show today , Zane shares how he works with young people to help them manage their mind and perform as their best self. We also discuss the 3 key principles Zane founded his Mental Toughness Journal for young athletes on.We start the episode talking about how Zane approaches his own mental game at Brazilian Jujitsu. Enjoy!Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at athletedevelopmentproject.com/newsletterGet Craig to speak at your club or school here. Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

This week's conversation is with Zane Winslade. Zane is the owner of Flow Sport Mental Performance Coaching, and works with athletes from youth to the elite level across multiple codes. Zane has a a Bachelor's degree in Sports and Leisure Studies, a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and a Master's degree in Sport Psychology from John F Kennedy University. On the show today , Zane shares how he works with young people to help them manage their mind and perform as their best self. We also discuss the 3 key principles Zane founded his Mental Toughness Journal for young athletes on.We start the episode talking about how Zane approaches his own mental game at Brazilian Jujitsu. Enjoy!Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at athletedevelopmentproject.com/newsletterGet Craig to speak at your club or school here. Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

Meet Carol Persson!! Carol grew up in New Jersey, lived in Massachusetts for 29 years, retired to North Carolina for 8 years and moved to Florida this past June 2022. Carol attended Slippery Rock University where she received a BS in Physical Education; then earned her Master's at Montclair State University in New Jersey, then her doctorate in Physical Education from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Carol spent 26 years at Westfield State University serving as Vice President of Enrollment Management; Department Chair of Movement Science, Sport & Leisure Studies; Dean of Undergraduate Studies, and Professor of Movement Science. Carol was President of AAHPERD in 1994-1995 and served on what appears to be every committee AAHPERD had! Carol served Eastern District as President in 1989-1990 and, again, served in what had to be every possible Board and Committee position in the Eastern District! She also served at the state level in Massachusetts AHPERD and New Jersey AHPERD. We consider Carol a TRUE LEGEND!!!

Episode 66. “Sometime the things that we thought are good for us may not be good in the long term. Those are the moments when those things are happening (and) you will feel catastrophic loss and all those kind of things. Then later on if you look back, you say, “Oh, that wasn't good for me and it's a blessing that I came out of it, better and wiser.”Dr. Rehnuma Karim grew up in Bangladesh and majored in Economics but decided to change her track when she came to pursue her Ph.D in the field of Environment and Leisure Studies at Penn State.She was a full time faculty at SUNY Brockport but after 2015, she became an adjunct faculty and started her own non-profit, Heroes for All, both in NY and in Bangladesh.She is also co-host of the Limitless Leadership Lounge Podcast and is working on a book with Coach Jim Johnson.Dr. Karim shares her heroes journey with Linda:- “I'm watching this movie, Batman, when Batman was saying “What do I do? I cannot rise. Why do we fall?" And then Alfred says, “We fall because the universe wants to see how you rise again.”  It just resonated.- “I think faith really helped me so I knew that no matter what, everything happens for a reason and I will be coming out of it. So usually faith, family, and friends. And when you have a meaning to what you are doing, that is what can lift you up.” - “There were neighbors who would come to my mom and complain. It looks odd, a girl hanging around and playing in the streets. But my mom and dad, they were very progressive, especially my dad. He said that it's her life. I don't see her as a girl or a boy. She's a human and she can do whatever she loves to do.” - “My dissertation was on acid attack victims, victims who were thrown acid at their face and how they even coped after such a tragedy. When I was doing the interview, I found out those girls are filled with life and some of them were saying that they knew more about life after the tragedy happened. And if it didn't happen, they wouldn't know that they had the power to make a difference.”To find her podcast, Limitless Leadership Lounge. To contact Rehnuma and/or learn more about her non-profit, go to HeroesForAll.org.  What came up for you as a result of this conversation?  Let Linda know by going to Normal-Lies.com and leave a review.  Linda reads every one and every month, she chooses one review to read on air.  Who knows, she may choose yours!If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming episode, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail. For information about coaching with Linda or to set up a coaching consultation go to LiveInspiredLifeCoaching.comBe sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linked In.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Corey Johnson, who collaborates with Dr. Diana Parry, both professors in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo discusses the importance of social justice in qualitative inquiry in the second edition of their book Fostering Social Justice through Qualitative Inquiry: A Methodological Guide published by Routledge.

On today's episode, we're joined by Danielle Ufniak, entrepreneur, physiotherapist, and fitness coach at Flow Physio + Wellness. Danielle shares all about her journey as a business owner and physiotherapist and how she balances as a specialist entrepreneur. Tune in as we discuss the past, present, and future of the wellness industry. About Danielle: Danielle completed her undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo. After this program and realizing the importance of movement and play throughout our entire life, she completed her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. During this time she fell in love with physical activity of all types, competing in two fitness competitions, racing in countless half marathons, the Tough Mudder, two marathons and a half-Ironman triathlon. She has felt a lot of different body sensations/aches/pains related to activity (or inactivity due to long hours of studying during her Masters!) Now she loves her Peloton, a Pilates class, a good hike or a CrossFit workout and enjoys the work: life balance that David and her have created with Flow that allows them to show up at 100% for their patients and their own lives!

Professor Emeritus Gordon Walker studies leisure, including this important question: "Is nature needed as a basic psychological need?" Gordon has his Master of Science in Leisure Studies (Arizona State University) and PHD in Forestry in Natural Resource Recreation (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University). He has published over 90 refereed research articles and co-authored or co-edited three books including: A Social Psychology of Leisure. Much of this work involved individuals living in East Asia as well as those who emigrated from this area to North America.  In retirement, Gordon's goal has been to follow Michel de Montaigne's advice and “…to live at more leisure and at one's ease”. He loves being outside and being on the water on his canoe. Please enjoy my chat with Gordon Walker. Gordon and I chat about: Is nature needed as a basic psychological need? How social factors (gender, ethnicity, race, culture, social class, etc) affect our connection to nature How we can be more welcoming to others and bring people into the the outdoor space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Oligney-Estill is the Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Galesburg, IL. He obtained a masters degree in Leisure Studies with an Emphasis on Sports Management, and he had a lot of great insights regarding a career in recreation management. Tony shared stories from his career, how he got interested in working in parks and recreation, and what has made him so successful in his career.

With a decade of building intrapreneurship teams at Fortune 500 companies such as IBM and LinkedIn, Terrence is an analytical strategist with a focus on emerging trends and culture. Terrence oversees the execution of current and future visions of Michael Lavelle as he traverses betweenworlds of strategy, creative and operations to execute each objective at the highest standard. Born and raised in Chicago, Terrence holds a BA in Economics from Howard University in Washington, DC. Passionately curious for connecting the dots, shifting culture is what led him into the spirits/wine business. Hes currently enrolled at Napa Valley Wine Academy for Sommelier certification.With a firm understanding that ideas are only as good as their execution, Brandon brings his knowledge of operational systems to ensure Michael Lavelle is logistically sound. Over the past decade, Brandon has achieved operational excellence for the nation's leading brands, including Grubhub, Toast, and the Washington Nationals. Born and raised in Chicago, Brandon holds a BS in Leisure Studies from Howard University inWashington, DC and is currently enrolled at Napa Valley Wine Academy for Sommelier certification. Through his entrepreneurial experience in the DC hospitality scene it became clear that spirits are pivotal in building relationships and connecting communities.Follow Micahel Lavelle: https://www.instagram.com/sipmichaellavelle/https://sipmichaellavelle.com/ Follow The Swirl Suite:@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireBlack Winestory Monthwww.instagram.com/burgerandwines/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With a decade of building intrapreneurship teams at Fortune 500 companies such as IBM and LinkedIn, Terrence is an analytical strategist with a focus on emerging trends and culture. Terrence oversees the execution of current and future visions of Michael Lavelle as he traverses betweenworlds of strategy, creative and operations to execute each objective at the highest standard. Born and raised in Chicago, Terrence holds a BA in Economics from Howard University in Washington, DC. Passionately curious for connecting the dots, shifting culture is what led him into the spirits/wine business. He's currently enrolled at Napa Valley Wine Academy for Sommelier certification.With a firm understanding that ideas are only as good as their execution, Brandon brings his knowledge of operational systems to ensure Michael Lavelle is logistically sound. Over the past decade, Brandon has achieved operational excellence for the nation's leading brands, including Grubhub, Toast, and the Washington Nationals. Born and raised in Chicago, Brandon holds a BS in Leisure Studies from Howard University inWashington, DC and is currently enrolled at Napa Valley Wine Academy for Sommelier certification. Through his entrepreneurial experience in the DC hospitality scene it became clear that spirits are pivotal in building relationships and connecting communities.Follow Micahel Lavelle: https://www.instagram.com/sipmichaellavelle/https://sipmichaellavelle.com/ Follow The Swirl Suite:@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireBlack Winestory Monthwww.instagram.com/burgerandwines/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With a decade of building intrapreneurship teams at Fortune 500 companies such as IBM and LinkedIn, Terrence is an analytical strategist with a focus on emerging trends and culture. Terrence oversees the execution of current and future visions of Michael Lavelle as he traverses betweenworlds of strategy, creative and operations to execute each objective at the highest standard. Born and raised in Chicago, Terrence holds a BA in Economics from Howard University in Washington, DC. Passionately curious for connecting the dots, shifting culture is what led him into the spirits/wine business. He's currently enrolled at Napa Valley Wine Academy for Sommelier certification.With a firm understanding that ideas are only as good as their execution, Brandon brings his knowledge of operational systems to ensure Michael Lavelle is logistically sound. Over the past decade, Brandon has achieved operational excellence for the nation's leading brands, including Grubhub, Toast, and the Washington Nationals. Born and raised in Chicago, Brandon holds a BS in Leisure Studies from Howard University inWashington, DC and is currently enrolled at Napa Valley Wine Academy for Sommelier certification. Through his entrepreneurial experience in the DC hospitality scene it became clear that spirits are pivotal in building relationships and connecting communities.Follow Micahel Lavelle: https://www.instagram.com/sipmichaellavelle/https://sipmichaellavelle.com/ Follow The Swirl Suite:@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireBlack Winestory Monthwww.instagram.com/burgerandwines/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Philippa Velija is Head of School for Social Sciences, Psychology and Education and Associate Professor in the Sociology of Sport at Solent University, Southampton. She is author of Women's Cricket and Global Processes which explores the development and emergence of the global game in relation to broader changes in gender relations. She has also co-edited Gender Equity in UK Sport Leadership and previously co-edited Figurational Research in Sport, Leisure and Health. Her research, which has been published in the Sociology of Sport Journal and International Review for Sociology of Sport and Leisure Studies, has focused on a sociological analysis of women's experience in a range of sport, leisure and education settings. In this podcast, I asked Philippa about her latest book, and about her previous research on cricket. Because of Philippa's successful career in senior management, we also talked about her journey, her advice to others, as well as her current and future research plans.

Life since March of 2020 has been harder than any adult could have imagined. For those of us with kids - even more so. Trying to navigate our own feelings, let alone those of developing humans or a relationship is at best overwhelming, and at worst.... well. Worse. Roya Dedeaux is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping people connect and play their way through these times. She leads with laughter, and vulnerability in a way that is impossible to not be drawn to. Here's how Roya describes herself: Roya Dedeaux is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on parenting and play. She has a Bachelor's degree in Recreation and a Master's degree in Counseling from California State University, Long Beach where she now teaches in the Recreation and Leisure Studies department. This experience has led her to both a private therapy practice and career in business training. She believes strongly in the importance and power of play for all ages, and has spent the majority of her personal and professional life inspiring others to become more playful. She has been a featured or keynote speaker at over 60 conferences, speaking about the importance of supporting kids interests and using play with purpose to improve relationships, learning, mental health, and overall well-being. As a grown homeschooler, she conducted the largest study related to mental health and homeschooling in the United States. Her first book Connect with Courage: practical ways to work through fear and find joy in the places your kids take you is now available at all major book retailers. Roya specializes in using art in her therapy practice, and as her own creative outlet, she creates handmade jewelry out of clay and crochet at Royaboya Handmade. She uses her event management and recreation background with her love of supporting mom owned businesses to host a regular multi-vendor virtual Bazaar for small businesses. She recently launched a youth-entrepreneur sponsorship program which supports kids and teens who are interested in learning how to run small businesses. She also loves to play with her wonderful children, husband, and animals where they live and homeschool in Southern California. This episode has some genuine tears, and a lot of truth telling so get ready. If you're moved afterwards to find out more about Roya here's how: Website: https://www.royadedeaux.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roya-dedeaux-09986632/ Instagram: @royadedeaux TikTok: @royadedeaux Get her book and more here: https://www.royadedeaux.com/shop Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/. This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

Residence Inn by Marriott presents the 82nd Episode of the Hondo Handy's Podcast. The podcast shares the journey of Dr. Samose Mays, Director of Parks and Recreation at Byran County, in Richmond Hill, Georgia. A former two time college drop out and homeless student now has three degrees. He has been a Keynote Speaker throughout nation, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Georgia Southern University. He is also the MRLA Founder, the Minority Recreation Leadership Academy to help minorities to rise in their career in parks and recreation and learn how to be leaders and how to make a difference. He is an experienced Recreation Director with a demonstrated history in the higher education industry. A strong community and social services professional, with a Bachelor of Science focusing in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from Georgia Southern University. A Master of Science focused on Sport Management and a Doctorate - Ed. D. focused in Sport Management from Northcentral University. Dr. Mays is a (CYSA) Certified Youth Sports Administrator with the National Alliance for Youth Sports and (CPRP) Certified Parks and Recreation Professional with the National Recreation and Parks Association. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CW - LanguageWhile I was getting my Masters in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University, I had a graduate externship with Student Activities. These roles were offered as 20 hour a week paid positions for full time graduate students throughout the university. My role was to oversee all of the Student Organizations on campus. You'll hear more about this later on this season when I interview a former student leader.  My second year of grad school I would share my office with the new Greek Life graduate extern, this week's guest, Dr. Ben Torsney. This 24 year old kid showed up from Pittsburgh to get his Masters in Education.We joke, but in all seriousness, we probably wouldn't have been friends had we not been paired together, but our friendship was meant to be. Even though I'm older than Ben, we both had a LOT of growing up to do that year, and I know we really helped each other achieve that goal. Ben and I have remained friends over the years, and as you learned in his partner Lauryn's episode, he, Lauryn and I spent almost every Saturday “virtually” together on the same quizzo team from March 2020 until the Spring of 2021.You'll hear in this episode how Ben had reached out to me last summer about my graduate thesis. He thought I asked an interesting question about people's motivation to attend beer festivals. He himself also studies motivation, so with a little work, Ben and his colleague co-authored my now published paper “Ticket to Intoxication: Exploring Attendees' Motivations for Attending Craft Beer Events” in the Journal of Leisure Studies.Additional Topics Include:

Episode 36 is out today with guest Michelle Matte-Stotyn! Becoming a skydiver was never part of her life plan, but when Michelle Matte-Stotyn did her first tandem jump she was hooked. In the middle of completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Ottawa in Leisure Studies, Michelle drastically turned her focus from studying recreation in indigenous cultures to finishing her degree studying the gender barriers in extreme sports. In the process of her studies she joined the Women's Initiatives Committee of CSPA as a volunteer member looking to increase female involvement in skydiving. During that time, she completed a graduate diploma in Sport Business Management from Algonquin College and in 2013, became the Executive Director of CSPA. She continued her studies part-time while working for the association and just recently finished an Accounting Diploma, to complete a tertiary qualification of sport, business, and accounting. Michelle has been a certified skydiver for over 10 years, with a D license, and multiple coach, instructor and examiner ratings. She holds four Canadian skydiving records and has competed in both indoor and outdoor skydiving competitions. When she's not skydiving, she can be found on the golf course in the summers and actively skiing in the winters. For anyone interested in finding out more about the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association, please visit their website at www.cspa.ca or find them on facebook @canadianskydiving.

All of us have experienced academia as students, but have you ever considered moving out of the clinic and back into the classroom as an occupational or physical therapist? This podcast episode features Becky Neiduski, an OT, CHT, who soon after beginning her career as an occupational therapist found herself back in the classroom and never looked back. Becky offers some great tips on the variety of ways clinicians can get involved in educating the next generation of OTs and PTs as well as how to transition full-time into academia.  Guest Bio: Dr. Rebecca Neiduski received a Bachelor of Arts in Health, Kinesiology and Leisure Studies from Purdue University; a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis; and a PhD in Educational Foundations from Saint Louis University.  Becky spent the first part of her career in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing as a hand therapist at the Milliken Hand Rehabilitation Center for 15 years, teaching at Maryville University for 10 years, and practicing at Shriner's Hospital for Children for six years. She continued her academic journey with a move into administration and served as the Occupational Therapy Department Chair at Concordia University Wisconsin from 2013-2017. Becky relocated to Burlington, North Carolina in 2017 to serve as the Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Elon University.    In concert with her academic appointments, she has consistently pursued professional leadership, scholarly, and humanitarian activities. Becky recently completed a second term as the Annual Meeting Chair for the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) and contributes to the Reverse Fellowship Task Force and the Hand Surgery Endowment Board of Governors for the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). The majority of her scholarly work over the past 20 years has focused on application of the literature related to flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation. Her goal in publication and presentation is to advance clinical reasoning and ultimately maximize outcomes for patients with this complex and precarious diagnosis. She has offered education to therapists around the world, including Romania, Canada, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Guatemala. Becky has also provided occupational and hand therapy services in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Cambodia, bringing over 50 students on 17 medical missions over the past 13 years.   She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for several organizations, including the Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation, the Alamance County YMCA, and the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance Caswell. Becky was honored with the 2014 Paul Brand Award for Professional Excellence and the 2016 Nathalie Barr Lectureship Award from the American Society of Hand Therapists.

Alan is a professor of Leisure Studies at the University of Brighton in the UK. He is one of the important contributors to the sociology and history of sports and is particularly interested in large sports events such as the Olympics and the football World Cup. We discussed the history of the Olympics, the evolution of the games over the decades, and a range of related issues.

Rich Vander Wal is a para athlete, recreation therapist, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and an inspiration to all. In this episode, Rich tells us his story of transformation after having experienced a traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in 1992, which resulted in complete T4 Paraplegia. These days Rich is a Recreation Therapist and Founder of Neurocore Physiotherapy, a rehab centre for individuals with neurological conditions, a father and family man, an elite athlete, and keynote speaker helping people find fulfillment in their lives. Rich's story epitomizes human resilience and being able to reclaim your life after suffering a life-changing accident.  After suffering a complete T4 paraplegia in a motorcycle accident, Rich's whole world was shaken. His whole life suddenly had to change as he embarked on a journey on learning how to live a fulfilled life after the accident. After spending months in rehab learning to work his body in new ways, and learning to use his new equipment, Rich found himself again in sports and athletics - albeit now he had to also redefine training as a para athlete. Rich got involved in just about as many sports as he could - rowing, tennis, cycling, swimming, skiing, and mountain biking. Sport and athletics is still an essential part of Rich's life. Rich has represented Canada in rowing, tennis, and alpine skiing and is currently training for a triathlon event.  Rich became a recreation therapist and advocate for people who have suffered serious injury or medical conditions after being inspired by his own rehab team. Now he is the inspiration to many others and strives to show people how it is possible to reclaim your life after a massive change. Rich's Bio The Person Rich brings a unique approach to Neurocore as he designed and built much of the space to reflect a calming, non-traditional atmosphere where someone with a neurological condition will have the opportunity to exercise in an accessible, warm and friendly environment.   Having experienced a traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in 1992, which resulted in complete T4 Paraplegia, Rich brings a wealth of personal life experiences to individuals living with a neurological condition and the challenges that may accompany this life change.   Re-evaluating his personal values led him to Brock University where he was a recipient of the prestigious Price Waterhouse Coopers Gold Medal for Entrepreneurial Excellence in 1998. He graduated with a Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies in 1999 and went on to attain an Honour's post-graduate certificate in Therapeutic Recreation from Georgian College in 2000.  In 2013, Rich was awarded the Georgian College Board of Governors Distinguished Alumni Award.   As a qualified Recreation Therapist at Neurocore, Rich can help you to enhance your mobility skills further or work with you to develop new skills in an activity or sport of your choice.   The Professional Working as a Recreation Therapist for 5 years at Toronto Rehab. Institute, Lyndhurst Centre, he worked to re-establish the “Outdoor Cottage Program”, lead the “Community Integration” Program and created a new “Get Outside” program to allow clients the opportunity to develop skills and increased confidence when using their new mobility aids. Rich still continues to assist clients and therapists with development of practical skills to enhance function and Quality of Life.   Rich's dual interest for providing education and acting as a resource for customized seating and competitive sports equipment encouraged him to seek a position at Motion Specialties in 2006. He currently continues part time in this role as an educator and sales consultant with a focus on adaptive sports.   Rich's unique teaching ability and life experience is an inspiration to anyone who attends his talks. He has been pivotal in providing education series a

  Host: Liam, Current Student, Sport Management Guest: Nick Kathen, Brock Alumnus, Recreation and Leisure Studies On today's show, Liam is joined by Nick, a graduate of the Recreation and Leisure Studies program at Brock. Nick discusses his experience transferring to Brock from another institution as well as his current role at the Bruyere Research Institute in Ottawa. Nick also touches on his wide variety of on-campus experiences in Brock Sports, on-campus jobs, and experiential education.

The flexor tendon system of the hand is what we use to interact with our environment. Dr. Rebecca Neiduski, PhD,OTR/L, CHT, from Elon University, dissects tendon zones, strand repairs and progression of therapy after a flexor tendon repair. Rebecca received a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Leisure Studies from Purdue University; a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, and a PhD in Educational Foundations from Saint Louis University. Rebecca practiced as a hand therapist prior to her to move Academia. She is currently the Dean of School of Health Sciences at Elon University in North Carolina. Please join us as we learn the recovery of a flexor tendon post trauma through words and research of Dr. Neiduski.

Known as senior living's Ambassador of Play, Jessica Daily talks about the value of finding more opportunities for joy, laughter, and fun. She also discusses career opportunities and the progression of her profession from activities and recreation to programs and experiences. About Jessica Jessica Daily is the National Director of Resident Programs for Senior Lifestyle Corporation, a senior living management company based in Chicago IL. Jessica pursued circus arts and clowning for much of her youth. When she enrolled in the recreation program at SUNY Cortland, she disovered she could combine her love of the outdoors and passion for bringing joy to others. She earned a BSE degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies in 2001. She began her career as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in a skilled care setting. She then spent 14 years at Walden Place, an assisted living community: 10 years as Director of Resident Programs, 4 years as Sales and Marketing Director. In 2017 Jessica transitioned from Walden Place to the management company of Senior Lifestyle in a position of Divisional Director of Memory Care and Programming and was promoted to her current position in February of 2019. Jessica is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor, and graduate of the ICAA Leader in Wellness Management Program (2019). She has been leading programs for older adults for 18years. Jessica enjoys bringing purpose, passion and a sense of playfulness to programming for people of all ages. Key Takeaways Play has lifelong value. Incorporating aspects of play into physical fitness programs for seniors has been shown to improve energy levels. Senior living communities can build connection through humor and shared laughter. Laughter has multiple benefits including improving immunity, elevating mood, and relieving pain. Play can seem dignified or not age appropriate to older people. Avoid childish toys and supplies, choosing adult materials for art projects and exercise programs. Bring in elements of play through fun music or wearing bright colors. It could be as simple as wearing a pair of crazy socks. A lot of planning goes into creating meaningful experiences. The position of Activities Director has been elevated to Program Directors and Life Enrichment Directors.

To help us cope with the isolation of a pandemic, especially in the winter, some experts say we need a winter strategy to encourage us to get outside. Troy Glover, chair of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, tells us what a winter strategy might look like. Waterloo announces plans for two memorials for Pearl Sullivan. There are two options for staff when it comes to performance appraisals this year. And a blockchain startup raises US$3.75 million in seed funding from Silicon Valley investors. Links in this episode: Anti-racism website: https://uwaterloo.ca/anti-racism/ Anti-racism efforts: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2020-12-15#students-employees-to-lead-campus-wide-anti-racism-efforts Axelar: https://axelar.network/ Axelar fundraising: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2020-12-10#professor-raises-3-75m-for-blockchain-startup Accessing campus: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus/campus-access

Join The New Humanity Initiative™ and Canada CFO's Inc. in partnership with the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP) along with our cast of amazing speakers and thought leaders who will promote and amplify equity diversity and inclusion in the accounting and finance sector. Leadership and Change in Accounting & Finance is an immersive and interactive digital event with a view towards strengthening Economic Mobility for BIPOC Communities. It will feature curated conversations, engagement and experience addressing anti-Black racism, crucial challenges, meaningful change and innovative impact in creating inclusive and equitable opportunities. A dynamic and interactive experience for attendees, speakers, supporters and stakeholders of the event, where individuals can communicate their points of view. The event will feature a Dialogues on Diversity by prominent Finance Leaders as well as a Panel discussion on the issues, followed by a ‘Voices in Action' breakout segment. (5 Concurrent Sessions) Join us after the Panel Discussion for our breakout sessions where we will have community participation and conversations about taking collective action. The Voices in Action are based on the “Economic Mobility” Pillar one of the seven pillars of The New Humanity Initiative that will help shape its outcomes-based approach to achieve national change. Each session will be facilitated by Thought Leaders who are actively championing change within these areas under the Economic Mobility Pillar. Please bring your ideas and get ready to create meaningful change. Kindly select the Voices in Action (Breakout) Session that you would like to be a part of during registration. - Capital & Finance - Culture and Organizational Change - Health & Wellbeing - Investment, Enablement and Financial Services - Leadership & Inclusion Together we can strengthen actions and implement strategies to improve professional outcomes for BIPOC Professionals. Hugh Anthony Simmonds, PhD is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair, The New Humanity Initiative™. Hugh Anthony is the Co-founder and Co-Chair of The New Humanity Initiative™ a purpose-fueled national organization that is a catalyst for fundamental change to strengthen equity, access and inclusivity for racialized groups throughout Canada, and the first black member to serve as Director for the Toronto Music Festival, the oldest arts and music festival in Canada. Currently he serves as the President of Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation (MTCC) 934 and is a Distinguished President of the Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean. Hugh Anthony is currently Head of Strategy, Assignment & Co. a boutique lifestyle consultancy firm based in Toronto, Canada and a Teaching Faculty at Ryerson University in the Faculty of Arts and the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education. Hugh Anthony, believes that “everyone is gifted, but some people never open their package”. Hugh Anthony received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Waterloo (Canada) and Master of Science (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDE) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the University of the West Indies (Jamaica). In addition, he as taken numerous executive education courses at Harvard University (USA), Ryerson University (Canada) and University of New Orleans(USA). With 20+ years of progressive multi-sector engagements, holding appointments as Executive Director for a nonprofit organization, International President for Kiwanis International Service Leadership organization, Hugh Anthony brings conceptual and strategic thinking with significant experience and expertise in higher education management, non-profit leadership, board governance, fundraising and capacity building. He has played a pivotal role in leading and strengthening individuals and organizations, through visioning, strategic planning, learning and development, marketing and communications, networking, collaborations and partnerships, advocacy and leading people-centered programming, workshops and initiatives. Hugh Anthony is an avid volunteer and believes that “service is the rent we pay for living” and have traveled throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. He brings mastery in public speaking and storytelling with his award-winning presentation skills to help individuals uncover their passion, unfold their purpose and share the power of their stories. His scholarship, research and consultancies span cultural organizations, leisure, tourism, hospitality geography, international politics, governance and policy; and professional services from the lens of culture, equity, intersectionality and lifestyle. He brings a wealth of teaching and learning experience having held appointments at the University of Technology (Jamaica) College of Business and Management; the University of Waterloo (Canada) Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Ryerson University (Canada) Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Studies. 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Professor Ricky Clemons, Lecturer in the Health Human Performance and Leisure Studies department at Howard University shares his career highlights and views on what it takes to create a successful career in the world of Sports Media and Management. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bcsportsfoundation/message

While Covid-19's impact on the tourism industry has been dramatic, digital technology's influence has been just as dramatic. Joining us to talk about both is Professor Christine Vogt. Professor Vogt is Director of the Center for Sustainable Tourism in the School of Community Resources and Development, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, at Arizona State University. She currently holds the Professor's rank and began her career at ASU as an assistant professor from 1993 to 1998 and then moved to Michigan State University from 1999 to 2015. Vogt holds a BS in Accounting and a PhD in Leisure Studies from Indiana University. Her Masters's degree is from University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) in Business Communications. She holds a CPA and CMA and has worked for many years in the industry as a financial analyst. She serves on two academic journal boards in tourism and leisure research.

Jason Yun is a graduate of The Ohio State University, with an earned Bachelor's of Science degree in Sports and Leisure Studies with an emphasis in fitness, coaching, and recreation. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Is a certified United States Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach (USAW SPC). Is a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). Currently is working on achieving his certification as a Youth Fitness Specialist (Levels 1-3) through the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA). Some of the more recent experience placed him as an intern assistant strength and conditioning coach for several Olympic sports teams at the University of Louisville. He has worked as a personal trainer, strength coach, and as an instructor of kid's fitness classes and rock climbing activities.

In this episode we have one of the absolute living legends of psychology on the show - we discuss the GREATEST unanswered question in psychology, the biggest thing people mis-understand about flow, what advice young people can take away from our guest's incredible career, and what he thinks the absolute biggest takeaways from his own research are - and much more with Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Your fate, your destiny, your future is not set out for you - you can shape it to be what you want it to be. You have the freedom to make life better for yourself and more worthwhile and meaningful for yourselves. Even the greatest traumas and struggles can be overcome. You don’t have to achieve fame and fortune to live a meaningful and wonderful life and to be truly alive. Mihaly is Claremont Graduate University’s Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management. He is a bestselling author and founder and co-director of the Quality of Life Research Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Education, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academy of Leisure Studies and his work has been featured on NPR,TED, WIRED, and more!! The key ideas supported by the data around how people respond to Trauma. People who are focused beyond themselves and their own wellbeing are more resilient to the things that happen to them. When you focus on the wellbeing of others, society, your family, etc - you’re much more resilient to Trauma How do you think of yourself? Do you think of yourself as the body in which you live? Do you see yourself as being part of a family, group, religion etc? This will shape your response to trauma. The self is a very poor site for meaning - don’t put all your eggs in the fragile basket of the self We are all connected - recognizing that helps contextualize our existence Flow and happiness are not the same thing - but they are very related Flow is a momentary state of experience and happiness is a general perspective towards life If your life is full of flow - it will be a happy life! How do we consistently create flow states in our lives? If you have those 2 traits you are more likely to be in flow more often Pay attention to the world around you and connect with it one way or another Life is quite malleable - we often feel like we’ve been dealt a tough hand, but its often how we react to it that is the most important How does Mihaly think about creating flow states in his own life? What is the greatest unanswered question in psychology today? What is the biggest mistake or pitfall that younger people (in their mid 20s) can make? You have to keep an open mind, be open to learning Don’t be too instinctive, don’t become an ideologue too soon What’s the biggest thing that people misunderstand about Flow and Mihay’s research? We have the opportunity to shape ourselves into whoever we want to be- but we have to take into account where we came from and what our experiences have been. What’s the biggest takeaway from all the research on Flow? Your fate, your destiny, your future is not set out for you - you can shape it to be what you want it to be. You have the freedom to make life better for yourself and more worthwhile and meaningful for yourselves. Even the greatest traumas and struggles can be overcome. You don’t have to achieve fame and fortune to live a meaningful and wonderful life and to be truly alive. It may not be an easy road to get there, but it’s possible for anyone to get there. This is open to everyone, but it’s hard to do the work and get there. Life can be much more fun than you think! We have to look past the limited perspective of our own egos and experiences to understand the beauty of life.

Today’s episode of Open Space Radio is a special one because it is officially our 50th episode! It was hard to imagine having 50 episodes when we launched two years ago, but we’re here and we’re thriving. Open Space Radio has consistently been in the Apple charts for non-profit podcasts, and often in the top ten! The timing of our 50th episode is pretty appropriate. We just got back from the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, and it was amazing to meet so many of our listeners and chat with those of you who have never even heard of the show. We were thrilled to get some of you on the mic, and we’re looking forward to sharing the great answers to six questions we asked people who stopped by the Open Space Radio booth. So, thank you to everyone who visited us and thank you for listening — whether this is your 50th episode or your first — we really appreciate you tuning in. And since it’s our 50th episode and we’ve been reflecting on when we first started, we thought it would be appropriate to use this episode to explore one of the questions we asked while we were in Baltimore: What piece of advice would you give to your younger self? Tune in to the show below to hear the sage advice from the following people who were brave enough to get on the mic with us: Stacie Anaya, Director, City of Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department Anthony Iracki, MS, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor, Whitefish Bay Recreation Brissa Ibarra, California State University, East Bay Beeg Johnson, Recreation Director, City of Eagle Parks, Pathways & Recreation Tony Phillips, Director, City of South Fulton Parks and Recreation Donna Lindenmeier, Associate Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Oklahoma State University Gabriel Passos, Aquatics Recreation Programmer II, Stafford County Parks and Recreation Jenny Cox, Conservation Program Manager, NRPA Tom Ellis, CPRP, Parks Superintendent, Oro Valley Parks and Recreation And of course, we couldn’t have a 50th episode celebration without sharing some of our own advice that we would tell our younger selves, like making sure to make yourself proud first and the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone. To finish out our celebration, we have officially launched an Instagram just for the podcast. So be sure to follow us @openspaceradio and say hi, tell us your ideas for future episodes and tag us in photos of you listening to the podcast! You can also send feedback or episode ideas to openspace@nrpa.org, and we’ll send you an Open Space Radio sticker! Again, a huge thank you to everyone who sat down with us at the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference and thank you to everyone who has listened and helped us get to 50 episodes. We could not have done it without all our amazing past guests, listeners and colleagues at NRPA who support Open Space Radio!

Dr. Tonya Butler is a US Army veteran who served in the United States Army Band for 6 years on active duty, then later in the US Army Reserves. After the military, she began her career as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist. She opened a company called De Novo Fitness Systems in 1997, creating corporate wellness programs for GE Capital and Nortel Corporation, a personal training studio, and staffing multiple car dealerships with massage therapists.​ After selling her company in 2007, Dr. Butler was hired as an Assistant Professor at Gainesville State College, later becoming the University of North Georgia. She taught courses in the Exercise Science program and in Recreation and Leisure Studies until 2014. In 2007, Dr. Butler continued her education by attending the Georgia Medical Massage Institute in Winder, Ga., graduating with a certificate in Medical Massage Therapy and Advanced Trigger Point Therapy. She currently holds a license in both Georgia and Alabama for massage therapy.

Let’s dive into what adventure is and how adventure contributes to your well-being.   [00:35] Intro [02:25] Family adventures [08:58] Adventure involves risk [11:05] Outdoor recreation and connection to places [12:52] Adventure and well-being   References Pomfret, G., & Varley, P. (2019). Families at leisure outdoors : well-being through adventure. Leisure Studies, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2019.1600574 Kulczycki, C., & Lück, M. (2009). Outdoor Adventure Tourism, Wellness, And Place Attachment. In : Wellness and Tourism: Mind, Body, Spirit, Place (pp. 165-176). Cognizant Communications.

Jessica Miller is the IT Director for Booster Enterprises. She’s only been in post for a short while, but already Jessica is making waves in the business that she has steadily worked her way up. Booster has, for the last 16 years, been trusted by schools in over 47 states to help them raise funds and inspire students through their fitness and character programs. To date, Booster has helped raise $220m+ which in turn has helped 7.1m students. Jessica started at Booster as a Salesforce Administrator before moving to Salesforce Director and then finally to IT Director. Her current role is a far cry from the actual degree she completed, Recreation and Leisure Studies, at the University of Georgia. After graduating, Jessica quickly realized there were few jobs available in that field, and so cut her teeth using the tech systems at Shane Company, the largest privately owned jeweler in the US. As IT director, Jessica’s days are filled with creating digital solutions to existing problems, building the company culture, boosting employee morale and getting the company to operate more efficiently and effectively. In today’s podcast: Why Booster is such a unique company How Jessica has developed the company culture Why leaders are responsible for boosting employee morale What her priorities are in her new role as IT director The challenges the company is facing Why ownership is key to a successful career

Jay Tryon is the Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Indian Trail. This is a fairly new department that was started in 2013. Since its creation Jay led his team to open over 100 acres of parks and currently is finishing the Towns first Strategic Masterplan. While in Indian Trail he has built a department known for providing top-notch programming and facilities and leading the way with innovative amenities in the region. Prior to this position he spent 7 ½ years with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. Throughout his time with Mecklenburg County he held a few different roles including operations director of special event facilities and athletics supervisor coordinator. Jay is a member of NCRPA and NRPA and is the past chair of Young Professional Network. He is also a member of the CAPRA Commission. In 2015 he was awarded one of NRPAs Young Professional fellowships. He is a graduate of SUNY Brockport with a major in Recreation & Leisure Studies and a concentration in Recreation Management. Jay is Raising the Bar By trusting his team, their decision-making, and their ability to get the job done Investing in professional development and educational opportunities for his staff Taking a unique and engaging approach to communicating their offerings to their community. In this episode, you'll learn the steps Jay took to lead a new parks and recreation department from scratch; the philosophy behind creating a positive and trusting workplace culture; advice for young professionals who are looking for a career in parks and recreation. “There’s really no such thing as failure because we are constantly learning and growing as a team -- and also as an individual -- to help the community.” - Jay Tryon If you enjoyed this episode and are looking for more information on the topic or would like to learn how you can become a contributor or guest visit us at www.letstalkparks.com. In addition please be sure to follow us on Instagram @Lets_talk_parks for more great content from purpose-driven Parks and Recreation Professionals like yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-parks/message

This podcast discusses care experience youth (youth in foster care, group homes, shelters etc) and their value and use of leisure time activities. This paper pulls from Positive Youth Development (episode 19), and the social ecological model (theory breakdown 3). Tom is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education (PE) and Sport Pedagogy. His research explores the role of sport and PE for youth from socially vulnerable backgrounds, specific care experienced children and young people. Following his PhD in 2011, Tom worked as the ‘Educational Review’ Post-doctoral Research Fellow, and later as a Lecturer in Sport, at the University of Birmingham. While completing his doctoral studies in August 2010, Tom was presented with the AIESEP Young Scholar Award at the AIESEP World Congress in La Coruna, Spain. Tom moved to Leeds in 2012 as a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. You can follow Dr. Quarmby on twitter @DrTomQ The cite: Quarmby, T., Sandford, R., & Pickering, K. (2018). Care-experienced youth and positive development: an exploratory study into the value and use of leisure-time activities. Leisure Studies, 1-15.

Chris Opoku is both the Youth and Communications Coordinator for one of the fastest growing non-profit community based agencies in the region of peel. He manages multi-site programs, supports youth development, and coordinates social media/websites among many other roles. Originally from Kumasi, Ghana, Chris grew up in Rexdale, eventually pursuing the recreation field. He was also a former Municipal Youth Engagement Coordinator among various roles with Canada's sixth largest municipality for the past 9 years. Chris is a graduate of Humber College where he earned a diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Among many other skills, he is a counselor, a program developer, a workshop facilitator, a certified basketball/soccer coach, a certified referee, and a former soccer league convenor. On this episode, we talk about the side of Chris most people don't know about, his experiences growing up without a male role model in his life, how he uses his past to impact his clients lives as a youth worker, and his upcoming wedding! Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallace416/ Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-opoku-b6a285b0/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Chris Opoku.

Play the Game 2017 - Athletes rights and monopoly powers Monday 27 November 2017 11.50-13.00 Chair: Tine Rindum Teilmann Speakers: Jürgen Mittag, University Professor, Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies, German Sport University Cologne: Towards new modes of conflict and representation? The rise of labor relations in European sport Maximilian Seltmann, Research Assistant, Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies, German Sport University Cologne: Employment Relations within the Olympic Movement: Consequences of the Monopoly Power of Organized Sport Brendan Schwab, Executive Director, World Players Association, UNI Global Union: Embedding the human rights of athletes in world sport Nikki Dryden, Olympian & Attorney, Independent: Can World Sport Embrace Human Rights? Laura Robinson, Freelance Journalist: Not Above the Law: Using Human Rights Laws to Address Abuse Allegations in Sport Panel debate, Q&A Play the Game 2017 operated under the subtitle “Riding waves of change" and gathered around 400 journalists, scientists and sport officials on the 26-30th of November in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Play the Game is an international conference and communication initiative aiming to strengthen the ethical foundation of sport and promote democracy, transparency and freedom of expression in sport. It is run by the Danish Institute for Sports Studies (Idan), an independent institution set up by the Danish Ministry of Culture. The task of Idan is to create overview over and insight into the field of sport nationally and internationally. http://www.playthegame.org

One might think that an undergrad degree in Leisure Studies wouldn’t lead to much more than a couch. That is certainly not the case for Justin Harmon. Sure the years right after graduation were a bit on the lackadaisical side of life, he was working, but he was more focused on the living. It wasn’t until the end of his masters that he found his calling and a way to turn a love of music into a study of culture.

Tara and Steve probe leisure studies, exploring the transformations to work and education.  Particularly, we explore the changes to leisure studies and its ambivalent relationship with physical cultural studies.

Tara and Steve talk about two key phrases - "digital leisure cultures" and "digital leisure studies."  What are digital leisure cultures and can they offer a new disciplinary pathway through work, production and consumption?

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio has representatives from the play "Cracked."  Sherry Dupuis is a co-Lead researcher of the Partnerships in Dementia Care Alliance and a Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo; Julia Gray a Toronto-based theatre director, playwright, and choreographer with a particular interest in creating new, collaboratively-developed theatre in applied settings and Mary Ellen MacLean who works across the country performing, directing, and teaching theatre.  View a video about the play here. Email Sherry Dupuisor Julia Gray for more information about Cracked The second half we will be talking with Jytte Lokvig from New Mexico and Carole Larkin in Texas. Both are key people in the Memory/Alzheimer's Cafe movement.  Come with questions and comments.  We'd love to talk with you. Contact Jytte Lokvig or Carole Larkin Join an Alzheimer's disease clinical trial today. No insurance is needed to participate. Click HereSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday tree has been taken down. The credit cards bills are starting to pour in and it’s cold and dark outside. ‘Tis the season when thoughts turn to the concept of “well-being.” What exactly is well-being? What are the beliefs and practices that create – and sustain – a sense of well-being? Here to explore the question are Michael Busseri, associate professor, Department of Psychology, Colleen Hood, professor, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, and Kathy Belicki, professor, Department of Psychology.

Holly Thorpe from the Department of Sport and Leisure Studies at the University of Waikato in New Zealand talks about action sports, mobilities, the transnational imaginary, digital commemoration, GoPros, YouTube, parkour on the Gaza Strip, and Red Bull space jumps!

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Benjamin Hunnicutt, Professor of Leisure Studies, described how we’ve lost track of the "American Dream" – time for family, nature, friendship and the adventures of the mind and of the spirit. We also discussed our mission to reclaim it!