Introduction to Recreation and Leisure

• Corporate Author: Human Kinetics (Organization) (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Champaign, IL Human Kinetics 2006
• Subjects: Recreation; Leisure
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• Physical Description: xi, 427 pages illustrations 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 389-404) and indexes
• ISBN: 9780736057813 (hardback); 0736057811 (hardback)

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure presents new-millennium view of this and evolving field. Written by 34 professors and professionals from United States and Canada, this book offers view not available from any other introductory text in the field. Introduction to Recreation and Leisure • presents historical, philosophical, and social aspects of the industry, students can use to build their knowledge of the field; • offers fresh insights to the standard treatment of community parks and recreation departments, youth and nonprofit agencies, commercial recreation, and tourism enterprises; • describes how recreation provides fun, enriching, and educational programs and services for people of all ages; • encompasses variety of services, including sports, outdoor activities, fitness and wellness, and arts and culture; and • exposes students to the variety of career options available and supports them as they explore their interests and prepare for challenging career in one of the leading industries of the 21st century.