TY - JOUR PY - 2011// TI - A competency-based approach to preparing staff as recreation and youth development leaders JO - New directions for youth development A1 - Barcelona, Robert J. A1 - Hurd, Amy R. A1 - Bruggeman, Jennifer A. SP - 121 EP - 139 VL - 2011 IS - 130 N2 - Youth are often the primary group for parks and recreation organizations, yet recreation professionals are often not adequately prepared in the principles and practices of youth development. Similarly, youth workers outside the recreation field often lack information on basic recreation program design and activity leadership.

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