Part I. Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Chapter 1. Power, Promise, Potential, and Possibilities of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Ellen O''Sullivan What If? Welcome to the World of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Definitions of Play, Recreation, Leisure, and Flow Parks, Recreation, and Leisure: Everywhere, Everyone, All the Time Values and Benefits of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Recreation and Leisure: The Less Desirable Side Trends in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Alternatives Parks and Recreation: A Passion, a Pursuit, a Profession Moving On Chapter 2. History of Recreation M. Rebecca Genoe, Douglas Kennedy, and Jerome Singleton Introduction Tracing the Roots of Leisure in Canada and the United States Development of Recreation in the United States and Canada Similarities Between Canada and the United States Summary Chapter 3. Philosophy and Leisure Donald J. McLean Introduction Why Does Philosophy Matter? Metaphysics and Leisure Epistemology and Leisure Logic and Leisure Aesthetics and Leisure Ethics and Leisure Plato''s Philosophy of Leisure Aristotle''s Philosophy of Leisure Contemporary Philosophy of Leisure Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Leisure Services Summary Chapter 4. Leisure and Recreation for Individuals in Society Daniel G.

Yoder and Juan Tortosa Introduction Leisure as a Complex Social Phenomenon Similarity and Diversity in Recreation and Leisure Leisure, Recreation, and Gender Leisure, Ethnicity, and Race Leisure, Recreation, and Religion Leisure, Recreation, and Socioeconomic Class 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 Emanuelson Introduction The Private Sector The Nonprofit Sector The Public Sector 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 Introduction 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 Tod Stanton, Susan Markham-Starr, and Jane Hodgkinson Introduction Public Parks and Recreation in the United States and Canada 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 Special Recreation Introduction Special Recreation History Accessibility and Universal Design in Special Recreation Services Special Recreation and Accessibility Accessiblity and Inclusion Special Recreation Associations Special Recreation Continuum of Services Specialized Recreation Programs Future of Special Recreation Associations Summary Chapter 8.

Nonprofit Sector Robert F. Ashcraft Introduction Nonprofit Sector in the United States and Canada Types of National and Community-Based Nonprofit Recreation Organizations The Professional in Nonprofit Organizations Challenges and Opportunities for the Future Summary Chapter 9. For-Profit Sector: Recreation, Events and Tourism Enterprises Robert E. Pfister and Patrick T. Tierney Introduction Three Common Attributes RET Industry Model Considering an RET Career Trends and Challenges Summary Chapter 10. Therapeutic Recreation Frances Stavola Daly and Robin Kunstler Introduction What Is Therapeutic Recreation? History of Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Practice Models Settings for Therapeutic Recreation Services Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Summary Chapter 11. Unique Groups Julia Wallace Carr, Brenda Robertson, Rebecca Lesnik, John Byl, Jeffrey Ferguson, Carol Potter, and Laurie Ogilvie Introduction Campus Recreation Campus Recreation: An Overview History of Campus Recreation Benefits of a Campus Recreation Program Trends in Campus Recreation Career Opportunities Summary Correctional Recreation Introduction to the Correctional System Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Correctional Recreation Recreation Programming Correctional Recreation Professional Trends and Issues Summary Faith-Based Recreation Differences Within Faith Traditions Differences Among Faith Traditions Employment in Faith-Based Recreation Summary Worksite Recreation and Health Promotion History of Worksite Recreation and Health Promotion Benefits, Programs, and Services Worksite Recreation and Health Promotion Trends Career Preparation Recreation in the Armed Forces History Military Versus Civilian Recreation United States Armed Forces Canadian Armed Forces Military Recreation Program Areas Employment Opportunities Summary Chapter 12. Leisure and Recreation Across the Life Span Lynn A.

Barnett and Joel A. Blanco Introduction Infancy: From Baby to Toddler Early Childhood: Preschool Years Middle and Late Childhood: Elementary School Years Adolescence: Teenage Years Emerging and Early Adulthood: 20s and 30s Middle Adulthood: 40s and 50s Late Adulthood: Senior Years Summary Part III. Delivering Recreation and Leisure Services Chapter 13. Program Delivery System Diane Blankenship Introduction Program Delivery History Mission and Outcomes Leadership Within the Program Delivery System Program Classification Program Formats Summary Chapter 14. Recreational Sport Management Craig M. Ross and H. Joey Gray Introduction 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 Sports Career Opportunities Summary Chapter 15. Health, Wellness, and Quality of Life Terrance Robertson, Matthew Symonds, Michael Muehlenbein, and Clifford Robertson Introduction Personal Health The Wellness Perspective Quality of Life, Health, and Healthy Communities Career Opportunities Summary Chapter 16.

Outdoor and Adventure Recreation Alan Ewert and Franklin Vernon Introduction Concepts Related to Outdoor and Adventure Recreation Concepts Related to Outdoor Adventure Education History of Outdoor and Adventure Recreation in Canada and the United States Settings, Delivery Systems, and Participants in Recreation Professional Careers in Outdoor and Adventure Recreation Benefits and Outcomes of Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Outdoor Adventure Educatoin Programming and Professional Careers Emerging Trends and Issues Summary Chapter 17. Arts and Culture Gaylene Carpenter Introduction Arts and Culture as Part of Recreation and Leisure Meanings of Arts and Culture: Organizations and Participants Benefits of Arts and Cultural Recreation Opportunities Evolution of Arts and Cultural Programming Types of Arts and Cultural Organizations Contemporary Practices in Arts and Culture Summary Chapter 18. The Nature of Recreation and Leisure as a Profession Denise Anderson Introduction 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 Holly Donohoe, Arianne C. Reis, Alcyane Marinho, Jinyang Deng, and Huimei Liu International Overview Introduction Leisure and the Internet Leisure Development and Advocacy Leisure and Youth Leadership Recreation and Leisure in Brazil Overview of Recreation and Leisure in Brazil Historical Development of Recreation and Leisure in Brazil Types of Programs, Service.