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Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, presents a comprehensive view of the multifaceted, expansive field of recreation and leisure. This full-color text grounds students in the historical, philosophical, and social aspects of the industry. Community parks and recreation departments, nonprofit organizations, and commercial recreation and ecotourism enterprises are thoroughly explored. Students learn about various enriching educational programs and services for people of all ages. The contributing authors are more than 40 professors and professionals from across the globe-including the United States, Canada, Europe, Brazil, China, and Nigeria-who offer international perspectives on the recreation and leisure industries. The text illustrates the wide breadth of opportunities within this diverse profession and explores current issues in the world that have an impact on the field. The fourth edition offers the following new features: Related online learning materials delivered through HKPropel that offer opportunities to engage with and better understand the content Content that reflects the global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed recreation and leisure experiences Updated content on environmental sustainability, health and wellness, social equity, and quality of life An expanded look at esports The book is organized into three parts. Part I provides the foundation of the industry, including an introduction, history, and philosophical concepts. Part II introduces various sectors and areas of the field. Part III presents the different types of programming found in recreation and leisure services. These interest areas include sport management; esports; health, wellness, and quality of life; outdoor and adventure recreation; and culture and the arts. Each chapter includes learning objectives that display the chapter's important concepts. Also included in each chapter is an Outstanding Graduates sidebar that highlights a former student who has gone on to a successful career in the field, sharing insights and advice for those just starting out. A glossary is provided at the end of the text. Related online learning materials within HKPropel include chapter overviews, flash cards, On the Job learning activities, research prompts, and links to websites to explore. Chapter quizzes, which are automatically graded, may also be assigned to test comprehension of critical concepts. Introduction to Recreation and Leisure prepares students for success in the field. With insights and perspectives from top professionals and professors from around the globe, the text presents foundational concepts, delivery systems, and programming services that can spur future professionals to make a positive impact on society through recreation and leisure. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.

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Author:   Tyler Tapps ,  Mary Sara Wells
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics
Edition:   Fourth Edition
Weight:   1.429kg
ISBN:  

9781718212381

ISBN 10:   1718212380
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   26 February 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I. Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Chapter 1. Parks, Recreation, and Leisure: A Notable History and Promising Future Ellen O’Sullivan Welcome to the World of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Adapted Evolution: From Public Good to Personal Consumption And Then, Along Came COVID-19 Welcome to the Postpandemic Era: Essential, Blended, and Economic Significant Issues of the Postpandemic Era Less Visible Conditions With Serious Consequences Emerging Professional Roles for the Postpandemic Era The Vitality and Vibrancy of the Future of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Chapter 2. History of Recreation Tristan Hopper, Jill Sturts, Douglas Kennedy, and Jerome F. Singleton Tracing the Roots of Leisure Development of Recreation in the United States Development of Recreation in Canada Current Trends Affecting Recreation and Leisure Similarities Between Canada and the United States Summary Chapter 3. Philosophy and Leisure Donald J. McLean and Mary Sara Wells Why Does Philosophy Matter? Metaphysics and Leisure Epistemology and Leisure Logic and Leisure Aesthetics and Leisure Ethics and Leisure Contemporary Philosophy of Leisure Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Leisure Services Summary Chapter 4. Leisure and Recreation for Individuals in Society Juan Tortosa Martínez, Daniel G. Yoder, and Mary Sara Wells Leisure as a Complex Social Phenomenon Similarity and Diversity in Recreation and Leisure Gender and Sexual Orientation Ethnicity and Race Religion Socioeconomic Status Benefits and Constraints of Leisure Good and Bad Leisure and Recreation Implications for Professionals Summary Part II. Leisure and Recreation as a Multifaceted Delivery System Chapter 5. Leisure Service Delivery Systems David N. Emanuelson and Mary Sara Wells Private Sector Private-Sector Leisure Service Delivery Systems Nonprofit Sector Nonprofit-Sector Leisure Service Delivery Systems Public Sector Municipal Public-Sector Leisure Service Delivery Systems Professional Preparation for Leisure Service Delivery Professional Accreditation Summary Chapter 6. Parks and Protected Areas in Canada and the United States Paul F.J. Eagles and Jeffrey C. Hallo History of Parks in Canada Park Systems of Canada History of Parks in the United States Park Systems of the United States International Treaties and Protected Area Designations and Parks Comparing Canada and the United States Career Opportunities Challenges and Trends for the 21st Century Summary Chapter 7. Public Recreation Public Parks and Recreation in the United States and Canada Mary Sara Wells Historical Overview of Public Recreation in the United States Historical Overview of Public Recreation in Canada Delivery Systems in Public Recreation Partnerships: Connections to the Community Faces of Public Recreation Chameleon Profession: Ever-Changing Societal Issues and Needs Political Realities: No Pain, No Gain Benefits of Recreation Summary Inclusive Recreation Terry Long Building Blocks of Inclusion Defining Inclusion Specialized Programs Summary Chapter 8. Nonprofit Sector Robert F. Ashcraft Nonprofit Sector in the United States and Canada Types of National and Community-Based Nonprofit Recreation Organizations Professionals in Nonprofit Organizations Challenges and Opportunities for the Future Summary Chapter 9. For-Profit Sector: Recreation, Event, and Tourism Enterprises Robert E. Pfister and Patrick T. Tierney Attributes of For-Profit Services RET Industry Model Considering an RET Career Trends and Challenges Summary Chapter 10. Therapeutic Recreation Frances Stavola Daly and Robin Kunstler Defining Therapeutic Recreation History of Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Settings and Services Therapeutic Recreation Practice Models Therapeutic Recreation Process Professionalism Your Future in Therapeutic Recreation Trends for the 21st Century Summary Chapter 11. Unique Groups Campus Recreation Nicole Green History of Campus Recreation Organizational Structures Benefits Career Opportunities Trends in Campus Recreation Summary Esports Augustus W. Hallmon History Esports in Parks and Recreation Are Eports Really Sports? Future of Esports Summary Faith-Based Recreation John Byl and David Kahan Differences Within Faith Traditions Differences Among Faith Traditions Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and the National Recreation and Park Association Pillars Employment in Faith-Based Recreation Summary Worksite Recreation and Health Promotion Mary Parr Corporate Wellness and Health Promotion History of Worksite Wellness Community Health, Population Health, and Individual Health Benefits of Corporate Wellness and Health Promotion Programs Wellness and Health Promotion Program Planning and Operation Wellness and Health Promotion: Other Program Types Impacts of Recent Legislation Career Preparation Summary Recreation in the Armed Forces Yating “Tina” Liang History Military Versus Civilian Recreation U.S. Armed Forces Canadian Armed Forces Military Recreation Program Areas Employment Opportunities COVID-19’s Impact on MWR Summary Chapter 12. Leisure and Recreation Across the Life Span Mary Sara Wells and Tyler Tapps Leisure Functions Across the Life Span Infancy Childhood Adolescence Adulthood Generation Effect Summary Part III. Delivering Recreation and Leisure Services Chapter 13. Program Delivery System Diane C. Blankenship and Rachel Kollasch Program Delivery History Mission and Outcomes Leadership Within the Program Delivery System Program Classification Program Formats Summary Chapter 14. Recreational Sport Management H. Joey Gray, Robert J. Barcelona, and Kelsie N. Roberts Examining Sport Management From a Recreational Perspective Defining Recreational Sport Five Programming Areas of Recreational Sport Management Scope of Participation in Recreational Sport Trends in Recreational Sport Management International Participation in Recreational Sport Career Opportunities Summary Chapter 15. Health, Wellness, and Quality of Life Rhonda Cross Beemer, Matthew Symonds, and Terrance Robertson Personal Health The Wellness Perspective Quality of Life, Health, and Healthy Communities History in the Making: Healthy Communities Career Opportunities Summary Chapter 16. Outdoor and Adventure Recreation Bruce Martin, Garrett Hutson, and Marni Goldenberg Definition of Outdoor and Adventure Recreation History of Outdoor and Adventure Recreation in Canada and the United States Settings and Delivery Systems Contemporary Trends and Issues in Outdoor and Adventure Recreation Summary Chapter 17. Arts and Culture Julie Voelker-Morris and Kim Lyddane Types of Arts and Cultural Experiences in Recreation and Leisure Types of Organizations and Roles Available Participation in Arts and Cultural Activities Benefits of Arts and Cultural Recreation Opportunities Contemporary Trends for Recreation Professionals Who Implement Arts and Cultural Activities Summary Chapter 18. The Nature and Future of Recreation and Leisure as a Profession Tracy L. Mainieri Characteristics of the Recreation and Leisure Services Profession Recreation and Leisure Services as a Human Services Profession How to Position for a Recreation and Leisure Career . . . Now! Changes in the Field: Responding to an Ever-Changing World Summary Chapter 19. International Perspectives on Recreation and Leisure International Perspectives: Sustainability and Ecotourism Kevin J. Fink and Michael J. Bradley Sustainability Worldwide Impact of COVID-19 on Recreation, Tourism, and Leisure International Job Market in Recreation and Tourism International Overview International Organizations Ecotourism and Nature Travel Recreation, Tourism, and Leisure Development and Advocacy Physical Activity, Green-Space Use, and COVID-19 Summary Recreation and Leisure in Brazil Arianne C. Reis and Alcyane Marinho Historical Development of Recreation and Leisure in Brazil Types of Sectors, Segments, and Services COVID-19 Impacts and Trends Summary Recreation and Leisure in China Jinyang Deng, Huimei Liu, and Jian Li A Brief History of China’s Leisure Development Recreation Opportunities in China Challenges and Trends for the Future Summary Recreation in Nigeria Franz U. Atare Historical Development of Recreation and Leisure in Nigeria Settings, Organization, and Structures Diverse Populations and Their Interests Challenges, Issues, and Trends COVID-19 and Leisure Activity Summary

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Tyler Tapps, PhD, is the assistant vice president for health and well-being at Northwest Missouri State University and was formerly an associate professor and the assistant director for health sciences. He received his PhD in health, leisure, and human performance from Oklahoma State University in 2009. In 2015, he was certified as a park and recreation professional by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), from which he also received the Robert W. Crawford Young Professional Award. Tapps is a military veteran with recreation programming experience in the military. He is a past president of the Leisure Educators section of the Missouri Park and Recreation Association. Mary Sara Wells, PhD, is an associate professor in the department of parks, recreation, and tourism at the University of Utah, where she serves as the director of undergraduate studies. She teaches courses in youth development, community recreation, and sport management. She has been a member of The Academy of Leisure Sciences (TALS), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE) since 2004. Wells has researched issues of sporting conduct in youth sport. She has published her research in numerous journals, presented at several national and international conferences, and conducted trainings and evaluations for multiple municipal youth sport agencies across the country.

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