Stay ConnectedIntroduction to Recreation Services
Introduction to Recreation Services: Sustainability for a Changing World explores the meanings of leisure for people and the importance of recreation services in society. This book discusses all sectors of the recreation services field, including public, nonprofit, and private business entities. It introduces students to career opportunities in recreation services and the benefits and challenges that recreation professionals face in recreation professionals in a changing world.
This book presents the philosophy that social, economic, and environmental sustainability concerns should underlie all recreation services.
The author has taught at the higher education level and has served professional organizations such as the Society of Park and Recreation Educators; the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; and the Academy of Leisure Sciences. She has also served on numerous state, national, and international boards and committees.
UNIT ONE: LEISURE, RECREATION, AND SOCIETY
Chapter 1: Overview and Contemporary Society
Chapter 2: Overview of Recreation Services
Chapter 3: Conceptualizing Leisure and Recreation
Chapter 4: People and Play
Chapter 5: Applying Concepts of Leisure
Chapter 6: Benefits of Leisure to Individuals
Chapter 7: Benefits of Recreation Services to Communities
Chapter 8: Just Leisure and Recreation Services
UNIT TWO: HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDS
Chapter 9: Overview and Early Histories
Chapter 10: The Roman Empire and Medieval Europe
Chapter 11: Renaissance and Reformation
Chapter 12: Industrialization
Chapter 13: Leisure and Recreation in the United States Through the Mid-20th Century
Chapter 14: Leisure and Recreation From Post-World War II to Present
Chapter 15: Roots of Recreation Services
Chapter 16: The Recreation Services Profession
UNIT THREE: PROFESSIONAL CAREERS IN RECREATION SERVICES
Chapter 17: Opportunities in Recreation Services
Chapter 18: Government Involvement in Recreation Services
Chapter 19: Community Recreation and Parks
Chapter 20: Recreation Services, State, and National/Federal
Chapter 21: Nonprofit Recreation Services
Chapter 22: Youth Recreation Services
Chapter 23: Private Business and Commercial Recreation
Chapter 24: Sustainable Tourism
Chapter 25: Therapeutic Recreation Services
Chapter 26: Sport and Golf Management
Chapter 27: Events Management
Chapter 28: Gerontology and Older Adults
Chapter 29: Other Recreation Specialties
Chapter 30: Recreation Services and Higher Education
UNIT FOUR: CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE
Chapter 31: The Mission of Recreation Services
Chapter 32: Time for Recreation
Chapter 33: Changing Demographics
Chapter 34: Social Inclusion
Chapter 35: Education and Advocacy
Chapter 36: Technology and Leisure
Chapter 37: Humans and Nature
Chapter 38: Environmental Impacts
Chapter 39: Health and Wellness
Chapter 40: Globalization
Chapter 41: Partnerships
Chapter 42: Volunteers
Chapter 43: Repositioning Recreation Services
Chapter 44: Management of Recreation Services
Chapter 45: Living
Chapter 46: Becoming a Recreation Services Professional