Introduction to Recreation and Leisure

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: • New editors and contributors from around the world, including emerging scholars • Updated data throughout the book • New chapter sections • An expanded chapter on international perspectives 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 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 and instructor guide, which are part of the ancillary package. Ancillaries The text is supported by an instructor guide, a test package, a PowerPoint presentaation 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.

Table of Contents:
Part I. Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Chapter 1. Power, Promise, Potential, and Possibilities of Recreation and Leisure Ellen O’Sullivan What If? Welcome to the World of Recreation and Leisure Definitions of Play, Recreation, Leisure, and Flow Recreation and Leisure: Everywhere, Everyone, All the Time Values and Benefits of Recreation and Leisure Recreation and Leisure: The Less Desirable Side Trends in Recreation and Leisure Recreation and Leisure: A Passion, a Pursuit, a Profession Moving On Chapter 2. History of Recreation M. Rebecca Genoe, Douglas Kennedy, Jerome F. Singleton, Tristan Hopper, and Jill Sturts Tracing the Roots of Leisure Development of Recreation in the United States and Canada Current Trends Affecting Recreation and Leisure Similarities Between Canada and the United States Summary Chapter 3. Philosophy and Leisure Donald J. McLean 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 MartÌnez and Daniel G. Yoder Leisure as a Complex Social Phenomenon Similarity and Diversity in Recreation and Leisure Leisure, Recreation, and Gender Leisure, Recreation, and Sexual Orientation Leisure, Recreation, and Ethnicity and Race Leisure, Recreation, and Religion Leisure, Recreation, and 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 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 Susan Markham-Starr and 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 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 Amanda Deml and Tiffany Lundy History of Campus Recreation Organizational Structure Benefits Career Opportunities Trends in Campus Recreation Summary Correctional Recreation Timothy Baghurst and Tyler Tapps Introduction to the Correctional System Types of Correction Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Correctional Recreation Recreation Programming Correctional Recreation Professionals Trends and Issues Summary Faith-Based Recreation John Byl and David Kahan Differences Within Faith Traditions Differences Among Faith Traditions Judaism and Christianity and the National Recreation and Park Association Three Pillars Employment in Faith-Based Recreation Summary Worksite Recreation and Health Promotion Janet M. Bartnik and Jeffrey Ferguson 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 Trends Career Preparation Summary Recreation in the Armed Forces Ryan Cane and Diane Blankenship History Military Versus Civilian Recreation U.S. Armed Forces Canadian Armed Forces Military Recreation Program Areas Employment Opportunities Summary Chapter 12. Leisure and Recreation Across the Life Span Tyler Tapps and Timothy Baghurst 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 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 and Robert J. Barcelona 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 Matthew Symonds, Rhonda Cross Beemer, 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 Definitions of Outdoor and Adventure Recreation Terms 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 Types of Arts and Cultural Experiences in Recreation and Leisure Overview of Types of Organizations and Roles Available Participation in Arts and Culture Activities Benefits of Arts and Cultural Recreation Opportunities Contemporary Trends for Recreation Professionals Who Implement Arts and Culture Activities Summary Chapter 18. The Nature of Recreation and Leisure as a Profession Denise M. Anderson and Tracy L. Mainieri Value of the Profession and Benefits to the Professional Characteristics of the Recreation and Leisure Services Profession Nature of the Profession Career Planning Career Positioning: A Nine-Step Process Changes in the Field: Taste the Excitement Summary Chapter 19. International Perspectives on Recreation and Leisure International Perspectives: Sustainability and Ecotourism Richard R. Jurin and Diane Gaede Sustainability International Overview International Organizations Ecotourism and Nature Travel Recreation, Tourism, and Leisure Development and Advocacy 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 Demand and Future Growth Trends and Issues Summary Recreation and Leisure in China Jinyang Deng and Huimei Liu 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 and Felicia S. Ekpu Historical Development of Recreation and Leisure in Nigeria Settings, Organization, and Structures Diverse Populations and Their Interests Challenges, Issues, and Future Trends Summary