Introduction to Recreation and Leisure

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure

Tapps, Tyler; Wells, Mary Sara

Human Kinetics Publishers

02/2018

496

Mole

Inglês

9781492543121

1134

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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 MartInez 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
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