00000nam a2200000 n 4500 UP-1685523046124774498 Buklod 20231124102106.0 aa r 001 0d ta 230422s2019 ilua r b 001 0deng d 9781492543121 19968360 CHK-6195 Fastbook Php8164.00 DLC DCHK rda eng GV 14 I58 2019 Introduction to recreation and leisure Tyler Tapps, Mary Sara Wells, editors. Third edition. Champaign, Illinois Human Kinetics [2019] xiii, 481 pages illustrations 28 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Previous edition: 2013 Includes bibliographical references and index Chapter 1. Power, promise, potential, and possibilities of parks, recreation, and leisure -- Chapter 2. History of recreation -- Chapter 3. Philosophy and leisure -- Chapter 4. Leisure and recreation for individuals in society -- Chapter 5. Leisure service delivery systems -- Chapter 6. Parks and unprotected areas in Canada and the Unite States -- Chapter 7. Public recreation -- Chapter 8. Non profit sector -- Chapter 9. For-profit sector: recreation, event, and tourism enterprises -- Chapter 10. Therapeutic recreation -- Chapter 11. Unique groups -- Chapter 12. Leisure and recreation across the life span -- Chapter 13. Program delivery system -- Chapter 14. Recreational sport management -- Chapter 15. Health, wellness, and quality of life -- Chapter 16. Outdoor and adventure recreation -- Chapter 17. Arts and culture -- Chapter 18. The nature of recreation and leisure as a profession -- Chapter 19. International perspectives on recreation and leisure Introduction to recreation and leisure, third edition, grounds students in the historical , philosophical, and social aspects of the industry. Students learn from the perspectives of 50 leading professors, professionals, and emerging scholars from around the globe, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, and China. 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; updated data throughout the book; new chapter sections; an expanded chapter on sustainability and ecotourism; real-world connections to recreation and leisure theories that help students consider career options; a web study guide with on the job learning activities, a glossary, chapter overviews, article summaries, and recommendations of websites to explore. The text covers a variety of topics, including recreational sport management, outdoor and adventure recreation, health and wellness, and arts and culture. It also exposes students to career options, guiding them as they explore their interests and prepare for challenging careers in the industry. This fully updated edition of introduction to recreation and leisure offers students vital information and cutting-edge views, preparing them to make informed choices as they move forward in their career pursuits. Leisure. Recreation. Tapps, Tyler Nicholas editor PhD, CPRP Northwest Missouri State University. Wells, Mary Sara editor PhD University of Utah. Human Kinetics (Organization). FO UPD DCHK GV 14 I58 2019 Book