Introduction to recreation and leisure gayle kassing

includes bibliographic reference and index

Preface ix
Textbook Advisory Board xi
PART I Foundations of Recreation and Leisure
1 (64)
Power, Promise, Potential, and Possibilities of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure
3 (14)
Ellen O'Sullivan
What If?
4 (1)
Welcome to the World of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure
4 (1)
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure: Everywhere, Everyone, All the Time
4 (4)
Values and Benefits of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure
8 (6)
Parks and Recreation: A Passion, a Pursuit, a Profession
14 (2)
Moving On
16 (1)
History of Recreation
17 (20)
Douglas Kennedy
Jerome Singleton
M. Rebecca Genoe
Introduction
18 (1)
Tracing the Roots of Leisure in Canada and the United States
18 (3)
Development of Recreation in the United States and Canada
21 (13)
Similarities Between Canada and the United States
34 (1)
Summary
35 (2)
Philosophy and Leisure
37 (14)
Donald J. McLean
Introduction
38 (1)
Why Does Philosophy Matter?
38 (1)
Plato's Philosophy of Leisure
39 (1)
Aristotle's Philosophy of Leisure
40 (1)
Contemporary Philosophy of Leisure
41 (6)
Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Leisure Services
47 (2)
Summary
49 (2)
Leisure and Recreation for Individuals in Society
51 (14)
Daniel G. Yoder
Introduction
52 (1)
Leisure As a Complex Social Phenomenon
52 (4)
Leisure, Recreation, and Gender
56 (2)
Leisure, Ethnicity, and Race
58 (1)
Leisure, Recreation, and Religion
59 (2)
Leisure, Recreation, and Socioeconomic Class
61 (1)
Good and Bad Leisure and Recreation
61 (1)
Implications for Professionals
62 (2)
Summary
64 (1)
PART II Leisure and Recreation As a Multifaceted Delivery System
65 (186)
Delivery Systems
67 (8)
Betty van der Smissen
Introduction
68 (1)
Sponsoring Sector
68 (2)
Setting
70 (1)
Population Segment
70 (1)
Service Modality
71 (1)
The Profession
71 (2)
Summary
73 (2)
Parks in Canada and the United States
75 (34)
Stephen M. Holland
Paul F.J. Eagles
Introduction
76 (1)
History of Parks in Canada
76 (4)
Park Systems of Canada
80 (4)
History of Parks in the United States
84 (7)
Park Systems of the United States
91 (8)
International Treaties and Protected Area Designations and Parks
99 (2)
Comparing Canada and the United States
101 (2)
Career Opportunities
103 (1)
Challenges and Trends for the 21st Century
104 (2)
Summary
106 (3)
Public Recreation
109 (34)
Sara Hensley
Susan Markham-Starr
Ellen Montague
Jane Hodgkinson
Introduction
110 (1)
Public Recreation in the United States and Canada
110 (1)
Historical Overview of Canadian Public Recreation
111 (3)
Historical Overview of Public Recreation in the United States
114 (1)
Public Recreation Delivery Systems
115 (4)
Partnerships: Connections to the Community
119 (2)
The Many Faces of Public Recreation
121 (5)
Chameleon Profession: Ever Changing Societal Issues and Needs
126 (2)
Political Realities: No Pain, No Gain
128 (1)
Benefits of Recreation
129 (1)
Summary
130 (1)
School-Based Recreation and Community Schools
130 (1)
Condensed History of Community Education
131 (1)
Responding to Needs
132 (2)
Current Conditions of Community Education
134 (3)
Summary
137 (1)
Special Recreation
137 (1)
Special Recreation Associations
138 (1)
Special Recreation Continuum of Services
139 (1)
Specialized Recreation Programs
140 (2)
Future of Special Recreation Associations
142 (1)
Summary
142 (1)
Nonprofit Sector
143 (20)
Robert F. Ashcraft
Introduction
144 (1)
Nonprofit Sector in the United States and Canada
144 (10)
Types of National and Community-Based Nonprofit Recreation Organizations
154 (7)
The Professional in Nonprofit Organizations
161 (1)
Challenges and Opportunities for the Future
161 (1)
Summary
162 (1)
Commercial Recreation and Tourism
163 (14)
Lynn M. Jamieson
Introduction
164 (1)
Defining Types of Commercial Recreation and Tourism
164 (1)
Leisure Industry Model
165 (1)
Understanding Tourism
165 (3)
Commercial Recreation and Tourism Market Segments
168 (1)
Operating a Commercial Recreation or Tourism Enterprise
168 (3)
Organizational Aspects of Commercial Recreation and Tourism
171 (2)
Career Paths in the Leisure Industry
173 (3)
Trends in the Commercial Recreation and Leisure Industry
176 (1)
Summary
176 (1)
Therapeutic Recreation
177 (20)
Frances Stavola Daly
Robin Kunstler
Introduction
178 (1)
Definitions and Common Threads of Therapeutic Recreation
179 (2)
History of Therapeutic Recreation
181 (3)
Therapeutic Recreation Practice Models
184 (3)
Setting for Therapeutic Recreation Services
187 (4)
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
191 (5)
Summary
196 (1)
Unique Groups
197 (32)
Robin Mittelstaedt
Brenda Robertson
Kelly Russell
John Byl
Jeff Temple
Laurie Ogilvie
Introduction
198 (1)
Campus Recreation
198 (1)
History of Campus Recreation
199 (1)
Campus Recreation in Today's Colleges and Universities
200 (1)
Campus Recreation As a Specialized Area of Study
201 (1)
Diversity of Services for Unique Populations: Demand and Future Growth
201 (1)
Career Opportunities
201 (1)
Summary
202 (1)
Correctional Recreation
202 (1)
Introduction to the Correctional System
203 (1)
The Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Correctional Recreation
204 (1)
Recreation Programming
205 (2)
Correctional Recreation Professional
207 (1)
Trends and Issues
207 (1)
Summary
208 (1)
Faith-Based Recreation
208 (1)
Dealing With People of Faith in a Public Setting
208 (1)
Faith Traditions Engaging, Disengaging, and Reengaging in Recreation
209 (6)
Employment in Faith-Based Recreation
215 (1)
Summary
216 (1)
Employee or Corporate Recreation and Wellness
216 (1)
History
216 (1)
Employee Recreation Benefits and Services
217 (1)
Trends in Employee Recreation
217 (2)
Summary
219 (1)
Recreation in the Armed Forces
219 (1)
History
220 (1)
Military Versus Civilian Recreation
221 (1)
United States Armed Forces
221 (3)
Canadian Armed Forces
224 (1)
Military Recreation Program Areas
225 (2)
Employment Opportunities
227 (1)
Summary
227 (2)
Leisure and Recreation Across the Life Span
229 (22)
Laura L. Payne
Lynn A. Barnett
Introduction
230 (1)
Infancy: From Baby to Toddler
230 (3)
Early Childhood: Preschool Years
233 (2)
Middle and Late Childhood: Elementary School Years
235 (3)
Adolescence: Teenage Years
238 (2)
Early Adulthood: 20s and 30s
240 (3)
Middle Adulthood: 40s and 50s
243 (3)
Late Adulthood: Senior Years
246 (3)
Summary
249 (2)
PART III Recreation and Leisure Service Areas
251 (126)
Program Delivery and the Many Modes of Recreation
253 (18)
Maureen Glancy
Introduction
254 (1)
Personal Stories Tracing Career Paths
254 (1)
Starting to Think About Your Story
255 (1)
Delivery Systems for Recreation Opportunities
256 (3)
Everyone Needs Personal Interests and Opportunities for Choice
259 (2)
Optimal Recreation: When the AHA and WOW Happen
261 (1)
Recreation Programming Develops the Self
261 (1)
The Interactive Nature of Recreation
262 (1)
Programming: Briefly
263 (4)
Is This the Life for You? Types of Service and Career Paths
267 (3)
Summary
270 (1)
Recreational Sport Management
271 (18)
Craig M. Ross
Introduction
272 (1)
Identity: Looking at Sport Management From a Recreational Perspective
272 (1)
Defining Recreational Sport
273 (1)
Five Programming Areas of Recreational Sport Management
273 (4)
Scope of Participation in Recreational Sport
277 (3)
Trends in Recreational Sport Management
280 (3)
Career Opportunities
283 (5)
Summary
288 (1)
Health, Fitness, Wellness, and Livability
289 (18)
Kathy Spangler
Ellen O'Sullivan
Introduction
290 (1)
Major Shift: From Treatment to Prevention
290 (1)
Expanded Industry of Health and the Role of Parks and Recreation
291 (1)
Recreation's Answer to Prevention: Wellness
292 (6)
Leisure Facilitation: Awareness, Education, Coaching, and Counseling
298 (3)
Livability
301 (4)
Career Opportunities
305 (1)
Summary
306 (1)
Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
307 (26)
Randy J. Virden
Introduction
308 (1)
Concepts Related to Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
309 (1)
Meaning of Nature and Special Places
310 (2)
History of Outdoor Recreation
312 (3)
Outdoor Recreation Demand
315 (9)
Types of Outdoor Recreation Resources, Providers, and Careers
324 (5)
Adventure Programming and Experiential Education
329 (2)
Outdoor Recreation Challenges and Trends for the Future
331 (1)
Summary
331 (2)
Arts and Culture
333 (20)
Gaylene Carpenter
Introduction
334 (1)
Arts and Culture As Part of Recreation and Leisure
335 (6)
Evolution of Arts and Cultural Programming
341 (4)
Types of Arts and Cultural Organizations
345 (1)
Contemporary Practices in Arts and Culture
346 (6)
Summary
352 (1)
The Nature of Recreation and Leisure As a Profession
353 (24)
Mary G. Parr
Mark E. Havitz
Andrew T. Kaczynski
Introduction
354 (1)
Evaluating the Leisure Services Profession
354 (4)
Social Value and Purpose
358 (5)
Public Recognition
363 (2)
Specialized Professional Preparation
365 (2)
Specialized Body of Knowledge
367 (3)
Quality Assurance Through Accreditation, Certification, and Professional Associations
370 (2)
Professional Code of Ethics
372 (2)
Summary
374 (3)
Appendix: Accreditation Standards 377 (4)
Glossary 381 (8)
References 389 (16)
Index 405 (13)
About the Contributors 418

:This guide presents historical, philosophical and social aspects of the industry, and provides an in-depth view of recreation and leisure in the 21st century. It covers a wide range of services, including recreation sports, gyms, leisure centres, outdoor activities and the arts