Introduction to Recreation and Leisure - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1492543128 ISBN 13 : 9781492543121

Editeur : Human Kinetics, 2018

Synopsis

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, 3rd Edition presents students with the historical, philosophical and social aspects of the industry. The guide boasts contributions from 52 leading professors and professionals in the field. New additions include new editors and contributors, updated chapter content, new chapter sections, web study guide and real world connections that allow students to consider their future career options. The guide covers a variety of topics including recreational sport management, outdoor and adventure recreation, health and wellness and arts and culture.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Tyler Tapps, PhD, is an assistant professor at Northwest Missouri State University. He received his PhD in health, leisure, and human performance from Oklahoma State University in 2009. In 2015, he was certified as a park and recreation professional by the National Recreation and Park Association, from which he also received the Robert W. Crawford Young Professional Award. He also was awarded the Charles Adam Esslinger Outdoor Recreation Fellowship. Tapps is a military veteran with recreation programming experience in the military. He is a member of the Academy of Leisure Sciences board and is the president of the Leisure Educators section of Missouri Park and Recreation Association. He is also the chair of the Academy of Leisure Science's Future Scholars program. Tapps enjoys running, working out, boating, and spending time with his wife and two sons. Mary Sara Wells, PhD, is an associate professor in the University of Utah's department of parks, recreation, and tourism. She teaches courses in youth development, community recreation, and sport management. Since 2004, Wells has researched sportsmanship issues in youth sport. She has published her research in numerous journals, presented at several national and international conferences, and conducted trainings and evaluations for multiple municipal youth sport agencies across the country.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Human Kinetics
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1492543128
• ISBN 13: 9781492543121
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 496
• Éditeur: Tapps Tyler, Wells Mary Sara
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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