TRAINING OF PARK EXECUTIVES ion 



4. History. 



(a) Medieval and modern. 



(b) American history. 



It would be very desirable if American history could be studied more 

 from the viewpoint of the social, industrial, cultural, educational life of the 

 people than as political history. It would thus present a very definite back- 

 ground to a better understanding of the present-day social-recreational needs 

 of the people. 



5. Elementary botany. This would be preparatory to a more or less 

 intensive study of plants in Group D. It would also bear a direct relation 

 to nature study as an activity in community recreation or Group C. 



6. Elementary geology. Preparatory to courses in Group C (nature 

 study) and Groups D and E. 



7. Elementary zoology. Preparatory to courses in Group C, and to 

 Group D. Bears a direct relation to zoological gardens. 



8. Chemistry. Preparatory to courses in Group D (analysis of soils, 

 fertilizers, etc.) and courses in Group E (analysis of certain types of supplies 

 and materials used in construction). 



9. Economics. Preparatory to courses in business organization and 

 management. 



10. Sociology. 



11. Social psychology. 



12. Political science, with special reference to civil government of villages, 

 towns, cities and counties. 



(B) Administration, Business Organization and Management. 



1. Municipal and county government, if not covered in political science. 



2. Park and recreation legislation. 



3. Municipal and county finances. Sources of revenue, budget-making, 

 financial reports, etc. 



4. Accounting, including cost accounting. 



5. Principles of management. 



6. Personnel practice. 



7. Office management. 



8. Statistics. 



(C) Community Recreation Organization and Leadership. 



1. Children's playgrounds. Games and other activities suitable for dif- 

 ferent ages and sexes, equipment and supplies, organization and conduct 

 of playground activities. 



2. Municipal athletics. Methods of promoting, organization and con- 

 duct of leagues, tournaments, meets, etc. 



