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. Students
benefit from the diversity of perspectives and viewpoints from around the
world as they learn about the similarities and differences in the industry
from an international perspective.
The following are new to this edition:
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New editors and contributors from around the world, including
emerging scholars
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Updated data throughout the book
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New chapter sections
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An expanded chapter on international perspectives on sustainability
and ecotourism
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Real-world connections to recreation and leisure theories that help
students consider career options
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A web study guide with On the Job learning
activities, a glossary, chapter overviews, article summaries, and
recommendations of websites to explore
A Strong Foundational Overview
Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
grounds 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 Contents
The book is organized into three parts. In
part I,
students learn about the foundations of recreation and leisure, including
the historical, philosophical, and social issues that have shaped the
field.
Part II explores 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 III focuses 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,
which is part of the ancillary package.
Ancillaries
The text is supported by an instructor guide, a test package, a PowerPoint
presentation package, and a web study guide that contains chapter summaries
and learning experiences. These resources make it easier for instructors to
prepare for and manage their courses, and they help students retain what
they learn from the text.
Guidance for Students Making Career Choices
This 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 Leisure prepares
students for success in the field of recreation and leisure.