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KlappentextIntroduction to Recreation and Leisure, Fourth Edition, presents a comprehensive view of the multifaceted field of recreation and leisure. It delves into foundational concepts, delivery systems, and programming services. Over 40 leading experts from around the globe offer their diverse perspectives.

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ISBN/GTIN978-1-7182-1238-1

ProduktartTaschenbuch

EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback

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Human Kinetics Publishers

Erscheinungsjahr2024

Erscheinungsdatum26.02.2024

Seiten512 Seiten

SpracheEnglisch

MasseBreite 222 mm, Höhe 282 mm, Dicke 34 mm

Gewicht1406 g

Artikel-Nr.60617862

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GenreWirtschaft

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Part I. Foundations of Recreation and LeisureChapter 1. Parks, Recreation, and Leisure: A Notable History and Promising FutureEllen 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 LeisureChapter 2. History of RecreationTristan 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 SummaryChapter 3. Philosophy and LeisureDonald 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 SummaryChapter 4. Leisure and Recreation for Individuals in SocietyJuan 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 SummaryPart II. Leisure and Recreation as a Multifaceted Delivery SystemChapter 5. Leisure Service Delivery SystemsDavid 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 SummaryChapter 6. Parks and Protected Areas in Canada and the United StatesPaul 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 SummaryChapter 7. Public Recreation Public Parks and Recreation in the United States and CanadaMary 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 RecreationTerry Long Building Blocks of Inclusion Defining Inclusion Specialized Programs SummaryChapter 8. Nonprofit SectorRobert 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 SummaryChapter 9. For-Profit Sector: Recreation, Event, and Tourism EnterprisesRobert E. Pfister and Patrick T. Tierney Attributes of For-Profit Services RET Industry Model Considering an RET Career Trends and Challenges SummaryChapter 10. Therapeutic RecreationFrances 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 SummaryChapter 11. Unique Groups Campus RecreationNicole Green History of Campus Recreation Organizational Structures Benefits Career Opportunities Trends in Campus Recreation Summary EsportsAugustus W. Hallmon History Esports in Parks and Recreation Are Eports Really Sports? Future of Esports Summary Faith-Based RecreationJohn 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 PromotionMary 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 ForcesYating 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 SummaryChapter 12. Leisure and Recreation Across the Life SpanMary Sara Wells and Tyler Tapps Leisure Functions Across the Life Span Infancy Childhood Adolescence Adulthood Generation Effect SummaryPart III. Delivering Recreation and Leisure ServicesChapter 13. Program Delivery SystemDiane C. Blankenship and Rachel Kollasch Program Delivery History Mission and Outcomes Leadership Within the Program Delivery System Program Classification Program Formats SummaryChapter 14. Recreational Sport ManagementH. 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 SummaryChapter 15. Health, Wellness, and Quality of LifeRhonda 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 SummaryChapter 16. Outdoor and Adventure RecreationBruce 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 SummaryChapter 17. Arts and CultureJulie 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 SummaryChapter 18. The Nature and Future of Recreation and Leisure as a ProfessionTracy 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 SummaryChapter 19. International Perspectives on Recreation and Leisure International Perspectives: Sustainability and EcotourismKevin 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 BrazilArianne 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 ChinaJinyang 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 NigeriaFranz 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 Summarymehr

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Wells, Mary SaraHrsg.Tapps, TylerHrsg.

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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