The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management
Recreation journal
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DECEMBER 2007 [DOWNLOAD] |
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ISRM CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION 2007
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Taking aim How new segmentation data from Sport England can help you clarify your target market as you confirm your venue's priorities for 2008 |
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Living for sport Young people's sporting commitment is recognised at a ceremony organised by the Youth Sport Trust and BSkyB |
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Passing on the leadership baton Marcus Gelder concludes his award-winning series by urging readers to take the initiative in making changes to improve their organisation |
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NOVEMBER 2007 [DOWNLOAD] |
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COVER STORY: BEHAVIOURAL SOLUTIONS Debbie Johns reports on how sport can help tackle anti-social behaviour |
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President's perspectives John Swanson reflects on progress made by the ISRM in his year as the Institute's President |
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Climbing high An inspirational mountaineer will be among the speakers at this month's ISRM Conference and Exhibition in Sherwood Forest. Our full preview starts here |
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Safe in sport The NSPCC's Steve Boocock gives some important pointers on how the new vetting and barring scheme will work |
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ISRM Qualifications National Pool Plant Operators Certificate |
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Malaysian mission The heat is on, as Mike Shuff travels East to deliver an ISRM training course |
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When 'good' just isn't enough Marcus Gelder continues his series on leadership by focusing on six ways to take your organisation from 'good' to 'great' |
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Signing up to get people active How do you get people from 'hard-to-reach' groups more active? Andy Bagshaw reflects on his authority's radical new pilot scheme |
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Volume control Are the exercise classes at your site harming your instructor? Terry Allen looks at the rules surrounding noise levels |
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OCTOBER 2007 [DOWNLOAD] |
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COVER STORY: YOUNG HIGH FLYERS The Youth Sport Trust's Katie Smith reports from the organisation's showpiece UK School Games. |
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President's perspectives John Swanson on why exercise classes for mothers with babies are a step forward in improving the nation's health |
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Ever tried tchoukball? In our latest focus on new sports to try in your facility, Angela Cooper examines the roll-out of tchoukball |
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Different perspectives Private Eye cartoonist Ken Pyne offers his perspective on the nation's health crisis |
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Boxing clever Martin Webb, contributor to Boxing News, reports on a new course to encourage tutors in the sport |
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Leadership focus In his latest essential piece for managers, Marcus Gelder looks at getting the balance right in training and development |
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The generation game Generating business growth through sport in Huddersfield |
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Fit for purpose for 2012 The Newham Fit Club is getting people active in one of the London Olympics' host boroughs. Paula Peaty reports |
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SEPTEMBER 2007 [DOWNLOAD] |
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Should sweets, crisps and fizzy drinks be sold in the UK's sports and recreation facilities? |
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Registering approval Ian Wakefield on the launch of ISRM's register of pool plant professionals |
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President's mission Down Under John Swanson on the lessons learned from the annual conference of the ISRM's Australian counterpart |
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Fighting the prejudices Sport and PE can help to reduce tensions within communities, says Claudia Cockburn |
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Forty years young Reflections on four decades of development and recreation in Milton Keynes |
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Quality qualifications Pull out and keep the first of our fact sheets on ISRM's nationally-recognised qualifications, starting with the ISRM Operations Certificate |
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Hoop dreams How Take Six, a new version of mini-basketball, has the potential to become a popular new playground game |
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Living for sport Darren Campbell is the subject of our latest profile of work being carried out by the Youth Sport Trust |
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All set for the LIW jamboree Rounding up what will be on offer at Leisure Industry Week |
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Training to win Marcus Gelder says that people's wider needs must be met when planning training and development programmes |
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JULY 2007 [DOWNLOAD] |
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COVER STORY: STILL NIFTY AT 50? Why the British Heart Foundation has launched a campaign aimed at 50-somethings |
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What Kelly did next A look at Dame Kelly Holmes' new role as National School Sport Champion |
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Inflatable scheme courts controversy Peter Mills reports on an HSE-approved licensing scheme for dry-side inflatables |
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International developments Ian Wakefield on promoting water safety in the Middle East |
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What are we measuring? Neil Farmer urges caution before rushing into more performance indicators |
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Triple crown David Cartlidge reports on the ISRM/IQL lifeguard triathlon |
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Swim till you drop Diccon Loy reports from this year's Swimathon |
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A growing problem... Paul Gately on childhood obesity |
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Trusted with the future Sara Rogers discusses the pros and cons of trust status |
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Silk purse or sow's ear? Will Paish on marrying physical ability |
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Choices revisited Marcus Gelder continues his series on leadership |
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JUNE 2007 [DOWNLOAD] |
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Scott McCarthy says judo offers an alternative route to fitness and can improve self confidence |
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Introducing Active IQ Debra Stuart introduces the ISRM's newest partner |
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How active are we? Nick Rowe and Helen Bibby update the latest results from the Taking Part survey |
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Put the customer first Dave Monkhouse on customer service |
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The plan for Scotland Katriona Bush summarises sportscotland's plans |
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Safety first Jeanette Harwood on new Corporate Manslaughter laws |
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The local authority challenge David Morby on why sport is important to councils |
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Table for two? Jim Beckley on the appeal of table tennis |
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Leadership and irresponsibility Marcus Gelder continues his leadership series |
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MAY 2007 [DOWNLOAD] |
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COVER STORY: GET INTO VOLLEYBALL Toomas Ojasoo urges centres to offer volleyball as a regular activity |
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Child's play is vital Richard Gott believes play is an essential part of a child's development |
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The multiple benefits of sport Debbie Johns urges a holistic approach to providing sport and leisure facilities |
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A European White Paper for Sport Neil Farmer believes there is an opportunity to place sport high on the European agenda |
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The balanced scorecard Marcus Gelder continues his series on leadership |
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Assessment changes ahead Ralph Riley extracts key information from the recent Audit Commission document |
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Alternative exercise Warren Clark discovers how pole dancing is becoming increasingly popular at sport and leisure centres |
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APRIL 2007 [DOWNLOAD] |
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COVER STORY: CREATING TOMORROW'S CHAMPIONS The Sports Colleges Conference attracted big name speakers, including the Prime Minister |
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Ageing but active Jan Balfour on the SMILE scheme for the over 50s in Windsor and Maidenhead |
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Leading lifeguards David Cartlidge previews the ISRM and IQL Lifeguard Triathlon |
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Better centres Warren Clark on some of the latest refurbishments |
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The power of the mind Neil Gallagher explores the benefits of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) |
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A policy for protection Mike Shucksmith on child protection policies in sport and leisure environments |
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Swimathon The latest from this national fundraising event |
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Keeping members Warren Clark on retention policies |
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Having the vision Marcus Gelder continues his series of leadership articles |
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MARCH 2007 [DOWNLOAD] |
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COVER STORY: GETTING OLDER, STAYING ACTIVE Len Almond on the need to encourage the over-50s to stay active and maintain independence |
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Leading lifeguards Pete Whittall previews the National Lifeguard Championships |
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London 2012: sport or culture? Neil Farmer asks what the Olympics should mean to us |
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A unfit principality Rob Griffiths on the gloomy state of physical activity in Wales |
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Leadership - are you formal or moral? Marcus Gelder kicks off a new series of management articles |
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More structural change - but for the better? Mike Collins analyses the latest government-led initiatives |
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Sport in the regions Rebecca Douglas explains County Sports Partnerships |
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Planning in the regions Peter Slater sets out sports policy in the North East |
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London 2012 - what will be the legacy? Tim Lamb warns against complacency in the run-up to the Games |
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Innovative energy management David Anderson on a pool using solar panels for energy |
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2007 [DOWNLOAD] |
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Wilf Paish MBE and Jo Colin of the Youth Sport Trust debate sporting provision within our schools - and how it will affect the performance of tomorrow's champions. |
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Back from retirement Angela Cooper reports on an initiaive aimed at enticing adults back into sports participation |
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Mixed news on education Martin Steer updates members on the Higher National Diploma |
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When in Rome... Martin Steer on an educational trip to the Italian capital |
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Lifeguards in the spotlight Ian Wakefield tells the story of a lifeguard who was held accountable (but acquitted) for a double drowning |
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Follow the leaders Neil Farmer on Sport England's leadership programme |
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Phoenix from the fire Warren Clark finds how a rebuilt leisure centre has invigorated a community |
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