00000nam a2200000 i 4500 UP-8027390931311829380 Buklod 20250422085502.0 m |o d | ta 250410s2025 ilua r b 001 0 eng d 9781718212381 (paperback) 23134109 CHK-6408 Megatexts Phils., Inc. Php9988.00 DLC rda DCHK eng GV 14 I58 2025 Introduction to recreation and leisure Tyler Tapps, Mary Sara Wells, editors. Fourth edition. Champaign, IL Human Kinetics 2025 xii, 498 pages color illustrations 28 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier "This book is a revised edition of Introduction [to] Recreation and Leisure, published in 2006 by Human Kinetics, Inc."--Copyright page Includes accompanying online ancillary resource Includes bibliographical references and index Chapter 1. Parks, recreation, and leisure: a notable history and promising future -- 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 protected areas in Canada and the United States -- 7. Public recreation -- 8. Nonprofit sector -- 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 and future of recreation and leisure as a profession -- Chapter 19. International perspectives on recreation and leisure Introduction to recreation and leisure, fourth edition, 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. Over 40 professors and professionals from across the globe-including United States, Canada, Europe, Brazil, China and Nigeria- 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 field. The fourth edition offers the following new features: 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. Introduction to Recreation and Leisure prepares students for success in the field. With innsights 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. Ancillaries for adopting instructors are available online Leisure. Recreation. Tapps, Tyler Nicholas editor. Wells, Mary Sara editor. https://hkpropel.humankinetics.com/login.htm?tenant=HKPropel click here to access Key code to access ancillary resource is available upon request to the CHK Library FO UPD DCHK GV 14 I58 2025 Book