Introduction to Recreation and Leisure

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, Third Edition,gives students a broad view of the field, offering them a solid foundation for understanding the industry they plan to enter upon graduation.Students learn from the perspectives of 52 leading professors, professionals, and emerging scholars from the United States, Canada, Brazil, China, and around the globe. Led by new editors, Tyler Tapps and Mary Sara Wells, these experts introduce recreation and leisure foundational concepts, delivery systems, and programming services.The following are new to this edition:New editors and contributors from around the world, including emerging scholarsUpdated data throughout the bookNew chapter sectionsAn expanded chapter on international perspectives on sustainability and ecotourismReal-world connections to recreation and leisure theories that help students consider career optionsA web study guide with On the Job learning activities, a glossary, chapter overviews, article summaries, and recommendations of websites to exploreA Strong Foundational OverviewIntroduction to Recreation and Leisuregrounds students in the historical, philosophical, and social aspects of the industry. The authors offer fresh insights into community parks and recreation departments, nonprofit organizations, and commercial recreation and ecotourism enterprises. Students learn about various enriching educational programs and services for people of all ages.”The text encompasses a variety of services, including recreational sport management, outdoor and adventure recreation, health and wellness, and arts and culture,”� says Tapps. “It also exposes students to career options and supports them as they explore their interests and prepare for challenging careers in the industry.”�Text ContentsThe book is organized into three parts. Inpart I, students learn about the foundations of recreation and leisure, including the historical, philosophical, and social issues that have shaped the field.Part IIexplores various sectors of the field, including leisure service delivery systems, public recreation, the nonprofit sector, the for-profit sector (such as event and ecotourism enterprises), and therapeutic recreation, among others.Part IIIfocuses on the programming of recreation and leisure services, including program delivery systems, recreational sport management, outdoor and adventure recreation, the nature of recreation and leisure as a profession, and more.Each chapter includes learning objectives that highlight the chapter’s important concepts, as well as an Outstanding Graduates feature that introduces former students who have gone on to successful careers in the field. A glossary of important terms is included in the web study guide and instructor guide.Guidance for Students Making Career ChoicesThis fully updated text, with its insights and perspectives from top professionals and professors from around the globe, opens up the world of recreation and leisure for students, offering them vital information that will help them make informed choices as they move forward in pursuit of careers in this growing field. With its cutting-edge view of recreation and leisure services,Introduction to Recreation and Leisureprepares students for success in the field of recreation and leisure.Book detailsPublisher:Human Kinetics, Inc.; 3 edition (August 17, 2017)Publication Date:August 17, 2017Language:EnglishASIN:B079G94JNH