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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN13
- 9781492543121
- Book Title
- Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
- ISBN
- 9781492543121
- Subject Area
- Sports & Recreation, Social Science
- Publication Name
- Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Item Length
- 11.2 in
- Subject
- General
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Item Weight
- 42.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 496 Pages
- Country of Origin
- United States
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Human Kinetics
ISBN-10
1492543128
ISBN-13
9781492543121
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239610821
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
496 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
Publication Year
2018
Subject
General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
42.1 Oz
Item Length
11.2 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
3
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2017-038343
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
790
Synopsis
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, Introdu, Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, Third Edition, presents perspectives from 50 leading experts from around the world. It delves into foundational concepts, delivery systems, and programming services; offers an array of ancillaries; and helps students make informed career choices., 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., 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 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.
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