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The Educators Section of the California Park & Recreation Society is dedicated to the professional preparation and continuing education of practitioners in the leisure services industry.

Our purpose is to: advance and advocate for students, educators, professionals, and the field of parks and recreation through education, research, and service.
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  • CPRS Research to Practice sessions

    2024 CPRS Research to Practice Symposium Call for Abstracts is Now LIVE!
     
    The Research to Practice Symposium will be on Wednesday, February 28 and Thursday, February 29, 2024, within the expo hall (posters displayed both days and presentations on Th., 02/29/2024). Abstracts should focus on either Professional Practice or Leisure Theory, welcoming submissions from students, faculty, and other researchers. Student researchers (graduate and undergraduate) are encouraged to apply and participate in the inaugural California Recreation Student Research Competition 2024. For any additional questions, contact Alex Sandoval at alexandra.sandoval@csueastbay.edu
  • Submit by 12/31/23: 2024 Research to Practice Symposium

    Students, faculty, and other researching bodies are invited to submit their research abstract for inclusion at the 2024 CPRS Research to Practice Symposium.  Abstract submissions are accepted presently on a rolling basis through 12/31/2023 and the final deadline will be 01/15/2024.  

    Learn more & submit your abstract here!

    The Research to Practice Symposium will be on Wednesday, February 28 and Thursday, February 29, 2024, within the expo hall of Connections, the annual CPRS Conference and Expo.  Posters will be displayed both days and presentations will occur on Th., 02/29/2024.  If selected, researcher(s) will have 5 minutes to provide an oral presentation of their research. After all research has been presented, at least one researcher must remain with their poster to discuss their research for the remainder of the research session (about one hour).

    There are two types of abstracts accepted, Professional Practice and Leisure Theory:

    • The Professional Practice focus communicates research that emphasizes the application of findings to parks, recreation, and tourism professionals. Only empirical research projects will be considered. Professional Practice abstracts must contain the following elements: Introduction, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
    • The Leisure Theory focus emphasizes research related to conceptualizations and theories of leisure behavior, consumption, and the overall social implications of leisure. Both empirical research projects and conceptual/theoretical papers are considered. Leisure Theory abstracts must include the following elements: Introduction, Theoretical Review, Methods (if appropriate), Results (if applicable), and Discussion emphasizing implication for parks and recreation.

    In 2024 we are pleased to announce the inaugural student research competition, open to both undergraduate and graduate students.  All student submissions will automatically be considered for the contest.