RESEARCH GUIDES : RECREATION : LEISURE : ENCYCLOPEDIAS : DICTIONARIES : HANDBOOKS : GUIDES : DIRECTORIES : DATABASES: Recreation and Leisure Studies RESEARCH GUIDE
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David P. Dillard
RESEARCH GUIDES : RECREATION : LEISURE : ENCYCLOPEDIAS : DICTIONARIES : HANDBOOKS : GUIDES : DIRECTORIES : DATABASES: Recreation and Leisure Studies RESEARCH GUIDE Recreation and Leisure Studies RESEARCH GUIDE
This guide shares sources that facilitate learning about recreation during leisure time from encyclopedias, databases, publications and websites. There is coverage of business, health, psychological and cultural aspects of both leisure and recreation.
Content Sections of This Guide
Getting Started with Recreation and Leisure Studies
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MAJOR GUIDE SECTIONS
Find Background Information
Find Government and Law Sources
Find Statistics Data Databases and Data Sets
Find News Publications, Media and Information Websites
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Find Employment, Politics, Social Issues, and Social Media
Find Recreation and Leisure History
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and faculty conducting research in the fields of recreation and leisure studies such as databases, encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, guides, directories and statistical and data sources. To the left are blue tabbed links to the various types of information sources found in this guide. Recreation from the Humanities Databases
Recreation from Interdisciplinary Databases Dictionaries and Thesauri for Recreation and Leisure Recreation Guides
Recreation Directories Recreation Directories for States, Countries and Organizations
Recreational Areas and Activities Recreation Issues,Programs, Guidelines, Administration,Controversies and Debates Recreation and Employment Conducting Recreation and Leisure Activities Selected Recreation and Leisure Books (from Google Books) A Selection of Journal Articles Books and Documents about Recreation and Leisure (from Google Scholar) Google Scholar Indications of Content in Databases about Recreation and Leisure
This guide shares sources that facilitate learning about recreation during leisure time from encyclopedias, databases, publications and websites. There is coverage of business, health, psychological and cultural aspects of both leisure and recreation.
Content Sections of This Guide
Getting Started with Recreation and Leisure Studies
Search Strategy:
(recreation OR leisure OR entertainment OR amusement OR activities OR hobbies) AND (research OR studies OR curriculum OR information-sources OR reference-tools) AND (starting OR basic OR best OR key OR useful)
Find Scholarly and Media Databases
(recreation OR leisure OR entertainment OR amusement OR activities OR hobbies) AND (scholarly OR scholarship OR peer-reviewed OR systematic-review OR systematic-reviews OR meta-analysis) AND (media OR news OR articles OR sources OR reports OR bibliography)
Google https://tinyurl.com/y3xv8t6s
MAJOR GUIDE SECTIONS
Find Background Information
Find Government and Law Sources
Find Statistics Data Databases and Data Sets
Find News Publications, Media and Information Websites
Find Recreation Issues
Find Employment, Politics, Social Issues, and Social Media
Find Recreation and Leisure History
Research Help for Recreation and Leisure Studies
and faculty conducting research in the fields of recreation and leisure studies such as databases, encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, guides, directories and statistical and data sources. To the left are blue tabbed links to the various types of information sources found in this guide.
Important Databases SportBusiness includes access to SportBusiness International, Knowledge Centre, and Sports Sponsorship Insider. They provide articles, analysis, news, and data reports related to the global sports market.
covers the fields of exercise, medicine, biomechanics, coaching and sports medicine
and full text journals for academic areas of study. Academic OneFile provides full-text scholarly content across the academic disciplines. This database contains articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text.
scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism dating as far back as 1965.
Recreation From Art and Music Databases ARTBibliographies Modern (ABM) contains abstracts of journal articles, books, essays, exhibition catalogs, dissertations, and exhibition reviews from 19th to the present. Photography is covered from its invention in 1839 to the present. International Bibliography of Art International Bibliography of Art provides coverage of international scholarship within the following broad parameters: European art from late antiquity to the present, American art from the colonial era to the present and global art since 1945. It also includes visual arts in all media, plus decorative and applied arts, museum studies and conservation. International Index to Music Periodicals International Index to Music Periodicals provides indexing and abstracts for international music periodicals. It also includes full text journals on music education, performance, ethnomusicology, musical theater, theory, popular music forms and composition. Music Index Online contains indexing and abstracts for every aspect of the classical and popular world of music including musicological and organological topics, as well as book reviews, record reviews, first performances, and obituaries from 1976 to the present. Some backfile data from the period 1962-1975 is also included. RILM Abstracts of Music Literature
produced by the Repertoire International de Litterature Musicale, and covers the period 1969 to the present.
Recreation From Books Google Books provides online access to full text of public domain and out-of-copyright books, reproduced either from text provided by publishers or by the libraries. Penn State Summon Search ) NCBI Bookshelf is a growing collection of biomedical titles from the National Center for Biotechnology Information. WorldCat
WorldCat allows you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world
Recreation From Business, Media and Economics Databases ABI/INFORM provides publications on business conditions, trends, and management techniques. Titles are available full-text, including the Wall Street Journal. Business Source Complete contains full text journals and business periodicals covering management, economics, finance, accounting, international business. Some of the titles included are Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, California Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, etc. Communication & Mass Media Complete Communication & Mass Media Complete (CMMC) contains databases in the fields of communication and mass media studies. It includes CommSearch and Mass Media Articles Index. Econlit contains indexed bibliography with selected abstracts of the world's economic literature compiled from the American Economic Association's Journal of economic literature and the Index of economic articles in journals and collective volumes. Regional Business News incorporates full text news information from all over the world including A&G Information, Africa News Service, Inter Press Service, Resource News International, South American Business, M2 Communications, PR Newswire, Business Newswire, Canadian Corporate News, News Bytes News Network and Phillips Business Information Highlights.
Recreation From Education and Psychology Databases Education Source provides a full-text collection of education journals, and encompasses an international array of English-language periodicals, monographs, yearbooks. It covers all levels of education--from early childhood to higher education. ERIC [via EBSCOhost] contains bibliographic records of research reports, conference papers, teaching guides, books, and journal articles relating to the practice of education. ERIC Digests are included. Covers the period 1966-present. JSTOR provides page images of back issues of scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences, and basic sciences from the earliest issues to current publication. Psychiatry Online includes access to the full-text of the DSM-V (DSM-5) as well as several journals from American Psychiatric Publishing, including the American Journal of Psychiatry.
PsycINFO contains citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books and technical reports, as well as citations to dissertations, all in the field of psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines, such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, business and law.
Recreation From Computer Engineering and Technology Databases
The database INSPEC may be searched simultaneously with Compendex. INSPEC covers electronic and electrical engineering with substantial computer science content also found in INSPEC.
Science.gov is a gateway to science information resources of the U.S. government. Users can search both government web sites and government databases. Full-text available. Scopus is an abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature covering the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences and Arts & Humanities. Web of Science indexes core journal articles, conference proceedings, data sets, and other resources in the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities.
Recreation FROM Health and Medical Databases Concurrent user limit: 30 HealthSTAR contains bibliographic records from MEDLINE (1975 to present) and CATLINE (1985 to present), and records from three sources: the American Hospital Association, the National Health Planning Information Center and NLM's National Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR).
bibliographic citations, references, and abstracts as well as to the full text of select journals.
of Medicine's bibliographic database that contains references to journal articles in life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine. MEDLINE uses MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) indexing with tree, tree hierarchy subheadings and explosion capabilities. Physical Education Index provides citation information and abstracts to journal articles about physical education and related disciplines (sports, sports medicine, dance, coaching, fitness, motor learning, etc.) PubMed Central AND PubMed PubMed Central® (PMC) is a free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM).
Recreation from the Humanities Databases
Note: This is an upgrade from America: History & Life. America: History & Life with Full Text contains bibliographic reference to the history of the United States and Canada It includes historical, social sciences and humanities journals. In addition to articles, each year America: History and Life includes citations of books and media reviews from a selection of journals in US and Canadian history and related fields, as well as citations to abstracts of dissertations published in these areas.
ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials contains full text version of the ATLA Religion Database (ATLA). This database is a collection of religion and theology journals scholars in the United States. Coverage of this database dates back to 1949.
Historical Abstracts with Full Text Note: This is an upgrade from Historical Abstracts. Historical Abstracts with Full Text covers the history of the world from 1450 to the present (excluding the United States and Canada). It includes journals in the social and humanities sciences, covering 1953-present.
Proquest has provided additional product information and 'Search Tips.' Literature Online (LION) includes access to works of English and American poetry, drama and prose, literature journals, and other key criticism and reference resources. Proquest Arts & Humanities Full Text Proquest Arts & Humanities contains full text coverage of journals in Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies. Recreation from Interdisciplinary Databases
British Periodicals Online provides access to full text periodicals from the late seventeenth century to the early twentieth, containing high-resolution facsimile page images. Topics covered include literature, philosophy, history, science, the social sciences, music, art, drama, archaeology and architecture. Digital Public Library of America
Digital Public Library of America contains data from American libraries, archives, and museums. It contains works of art and culture, to records of America’s heritage, to the efforts and data of science.
Concurrent user limit: 12 GenderWatch is a database of diverse publications that focus on how gender impacts a broad spectrum of subject areas. It contains archival material, dating back to 1970. Publications include scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, regional publications, books and NGO, government and special reports.
Hathi Trust Digital Library is a digital preservation repository and access platform. It provides long-term preservation and access services for public domain and in copyright content from a variety of sources, including Google, the Internet Archive, Microsoft, and in-house partner institution initiatives. Temple users have access to HathiTrust items that are in the public domain. Library & Information Science Abstracts
Library & Information Science Abstracts contains abstracts and indexes from international periodicals. Subject coverage includes aspects of librarianship, library users and information retrieval.
Recreation From Interdisciplinary Academic Databases Academic OneFile provides full-text scholarly content across the academic disciplines. This database contains articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text. ArticleFirst provides articles from journals from 1990 to the present. Arts & Humanities Citation Index Arts & Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI) contains arts, humanities, and social science journals. A&HCI provides information and data from 1975 to the present. Hospitality & Tourism Index provides indexing and abstracts for scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism dating as far back as 1965. SPORT Discus is a full text international sports database which covers the fields of exercise, medicine, biomechanics, coaching and sports medicine.
Recreation from Language and Literature Library & Information Science Abstracts Library & Information Science Abstracts contains abstracts and indexes from international periodicals. Subject coverage includes aspects of librarianship, library users and information retrieval. Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts LLBA provides access to abstracts and indexes for international literature in linguistics and related disciplines in the language sciences. Coverage begins in 1973. MLA International Bibliography MLA International Bibliography is a database of citations to critical documents on folklore, language, linguistics, and literature, including articles from journals, monographs, collections & reference works.
Recreation from Law, Government and Political Databases HeinOnline is an online product with pages of legal history available in an online, fully-searchable, image-based format. HeinOnline provides coverage from law and law-related periodicals. It also contains the Congressional Record Bound volumes in entirety, complete coverage of the U.S. Reports back to 1754. LexisNexis Academic (now called Nexis Uni) NexisUni (formerly Lexis Nexis Academic) offers full-text access to content from more than 15,000 news, legal and business sources. Military & Government Collection Military & Government Collection provides access to periodicals, academic journals and other content pertinent to all branches of the military.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts
National Criminal Justice Reference Service Document Data Base contains summaries of publications on criminal justice, including Federal, state, and local government reports, books, research reports, journal articles, and unpublished research. The time period covered is from the early 1970's to the present.
-------------------------------------------------------- Westlaw Campus Research provides online access to legal, news, and business-related research for students, faculty, and library staff.
Recreation from News and Information Databases Access World News includes a variety of news publications worldwide. These sources include major national and international newspapers, as well as local and regional titles as well as newswires, blogs, web-only content, videos, journals, magazines, transcripts and more. Gale NewsVault allows users to cross-search all Gale newspaper archives using a single interface.
PAIS covers issues in the public debate through selective coverage of international sources including journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference papers, web content. PAIS International is the current file covering 1972 to present, and PAIS Archive includes the content from printed volumes published 1915-1976.
Full-text of the Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia Inquirer Digital Edition philly.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx https://www.newspapers.com/title_4352/the_philadelphia_inquirer/ Philadelphia Inquirer - Philly Edition - Olive Software digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/PhiladelphiaInquirerNIE/Default.aspx
Recreation from Publisher's Databases Cambridge Journals Online contains Full text online journals from Cambridge University Press. Emerald Journals is an online full text database of journals published by Emerald. Topics include management, library & information services, engineering, applied sciences, and technology. Articles can be accessed via HTML or PDF. Sage Journals Online provides access to journals in the social sciences, humanities, medicine, engineering, and physical and life sciences from Sage Publications. Taylor and Francis Online provides access to articles from thousands of electronic journals, published by Taylor & Francis and its subsidiaries.
Recreation from Reference Databases Credo Reference religion, and science and technology.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Recreation from Research Report and Studies Databases Dissertations & Theses (Proquest) Dissertations & Theses (Proquest) contains collections of dissertations and theses from around the world, spanning from 1743 to the present day. Papers First contains citations of papers presented at worldwide meetings, conferences, expositions, workshops, congresses, and symposia. Covers October 1993 to the present. Proceedings First provides citations of publications from worldwide meetings, conferences, expositions, workshops, congresses, and symposia. Covers 1993 to the present. (Updated twice weekly)
Recreation from Science Databases Agricultural & Environmental Science Database Agricultural & Environmental Science Database includes the renowned AGRICOLA, TOXLINE, ESPM (Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) databases and provides full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications. EMBASE contains references to journal articles in biomedicine. The references consist of authors, title, journal data, abstract and keywords. EMBASE contains European literature, and coverage in the field of drug research, pharmacology and pharmaceutics. The database can be searched back to 1974.
Free Access to Pascal and Francis https://tinyurl.com/y6tb8g5u https://tinyurl.com/y6dfg2ab
databases in exact, human and social sciences, produced by the Inist-CNRS since 1972 and hitherto accessible with a subscription. Science Online provides access to the journal Science from the American Association for the Advancement of Science from 1996 to the present. Also includes Science Express - electronic publication of selected Science papers in advance of print and ScienceNOW - daily science news from Science journalists.
Recreation from Social Science Databases Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts contains journals from various countries focusing on health, social services, psychology, sociology, economics, politics, race relations and education. International Bibliography of the Social Sciences International Bibliography of the Social Sciences includes bibliographic references to journal articles and to books, reviews and selected chapters dating back to 1951. Proquest Social Science Journals
Proquest Social Science Journals contains full text journals in the social sciences. ProQuest Social Science Premium Collection Social Science Premium Collection contains international literature in social sciences, including politics, public policy, sociology, social work, anthropology, criminology, linguistics, library science, and education. Social Sciences Citation Index Social Sciences Citation Index is a database which contains searchable author abstracts covering the journal literature of the social sciences.
Encyclopedias Relevant to Recreation
Encyclopedia of Leisure and Outdoor Recreation
Publication Date: 2004-02-19 This is a key reference guide for the exploration of leisure and outdoor recreation. It reflects the multidisciplinary nature of these fields and contextualizes the leading research and knowledge on key concepts, theories and practices. Edited by leading authorities in the field, this volume includes a comprehensive index, and up-to-date suggestions for further reading. It is an essential resource for teaching, an invaluable companion to independent study, and a solid starting point for wider subject exploration.
Publication Date: 2012-12-01
This groundbreaking guide profiles every accessible blind sport and recreation activity with entries that outline how athletes (both novice and elite) got involved in the sport and how participation has shaped their life. The book also profiles major blind sports organizations and includes chapter and resource listings on camps and accessible recreation providers. Through this book, blind people will be inspired to embrace sports as the rest of society does—as a vital component of personal expression and human interaction that opens paths to adventure, confidence, and lifelong health and fitness.
* The Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments
The Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments
ISBN: 1845933508 Publication Date: 2008-05-14
Marine tourism has become one of the fastest growing areas within the tourism industry. With the increased use of marine environments comes the need for informed planning and sustainable management as well as for the education and training of planners, managers and operators. Combining the disciplines of marine scientists and tourism researchers, this encyclopedia will bring together the terms, concepts and theories related to recreational and tourism activities in marine settings. Entries range from short definitions to medium and long articles.
Title A History of Leisure: The British Experience since 1500 Author Peter Borsay Publisher Macmillan International Higher Education, 2006 ISBN 113702044X, 9781137020444 Length 328 pages
Cultivated Plants by Michael Lück (Editor)
Title: Guide to cultivated plants Library Location: Pattee Library and Paterno Library (UP) Source:
Publisher: CABI Date : 2008 Place: Wallingford, UK, Cambridge, MA Pages: xi, 540 pages LCCN: 2007028459 OCLC: 156975183 ISBN: 1845933567, 9781845933562 Genre: Handbooks, manuals, etc Discipline: Agriculture Subjects: Plants, Cultivated -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Botany, Economic -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Language: English Book Reviews online Guide to Cultivated Plants by Ludwig-Müller, Jutta Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 03/2009 Book Review
A History of Leisure by Peter Borsay
ISBN: 9780333930816 Publication Date: 2006-02-28
Leisure is a key aspect of modern living. How did our ancestors experience recreation in the past, and how does this relate to the present? To answer these questions, Peter Borsay examines the history of leisure in Britain over the past 500 years, analysing elements of both continuity and change. A History of Leisure - explores a range of pastimes, from festive culture and music to tourism and sport - emphasises a conceptual and critical approach, rather than a simple narrative history - covers a range of themes including economy, state, class, identities, place, space and time - treats the constituent parts of the British Isles as a fluid and dynamic amalgam of local and national cultures and polities. Authoritative and engaging, this text challenges conventional views on the history of leisure and suggests new approaches to the subject. Borsay draws upon the insights provided by a variety of disciplines alongside that of history - anthropology, the arts, geography and sociology - to offer an essential guide to this fascinating area of study.
Publication Date: 2004-07-15
From rodeos to quilting bees, stickball to stock car racing, American pastimes comprise a broad range of activities. The two-volume "Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America provides a comprehensive survey of these activities from the Colonial era to the present. This new title examines how the pursuit of leisure has changed over time, reflecting shifting social, cultural, political and economic trends in the United States. Particular attention is paid to how leisure activities have varied by region, class, ethnicity, gender and age. Such information fuels history class discussions and assignments as the curriculum increasingly requires students to understand not only the milestones of political and military history, but also how people lived day to day. From entries on specific types of leisure activities to discussions of important themes in the history of leisure, the "Encyclopedia provides a unique window into this key component of American social history.
Dictionaries and Thesauri for Recreation and Leisure
The SAGE Dictionary of Leisure Studies by Tony Blackshaw; Garry Crawford
Publication Date: 2010-12-01
Title The SAGE Dictionary of Leisure Studies Authors Tony Blackshaw, Garry Crawford Publisher SAGE, 2009 ISBN 1446202321, 9781446202326 Length 272 pages What is Leisure Studies? Who are the key figures in the field? How can we evaluate the relevance of concepts in the field? This is the first full length Dictionary of Leisure Studies. It examines the key concepts, assesses the work of central figures and helps students zero-in on essential issues and conceptual distinctions. The Book: * Provides an unprecedented critical survey of the field * Offers students authoritative, comprehensive accounts of the basic concepts and leading figures * Provides students with core resources to write essays and pass exams Written by teachers experienced with the needs of undergraduates and postgraduates in the field, the book will be quickly recognized as a vital asset in making sense of Leisure Studies.
Dictionary of Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Title Dictionary of Leisure, Travel and Tourism Author Bloomsbury Publishing Edition reprint Publisher A&C Black, 2009 ISBN 1408102129, 9781408102121 Length 384 pages Topics covered include travel, tourism, ticketing, hotels and staff, restaurants, kitchens, table settings, service and cooking, along with general business, accounting and personnel terms. Handy supplements include quick-reference lists of airline and airport codes, currencies, international dialling codes, time zones, balance sheets and international public holidays. Ideal for students, employers, or employees who work in any part of the hotel or tourism industry or who need to use specialist English vocabulary for their work or studies.
Dictionary of Concepts in Recreation and Leisure Studies by Stephen L. Smith
Publication Date: 1990-08-21
The obvious audience for this book is professionals, scholars, and students in the recreation field. However, many of these entries relate to other fields of interest. . . . This work should find a place in academic libraries supporting curricula in recreation and related leisure studies. Reference Books Bulletin The vocabulary and major concepts of the new field of recreation and leisure studies are just developing and this dictionary is the first major attempt to describe and systematize those concepts. Although university departments devoted to the study of recreation and leisure have been in existence for over half a century, there has never been a comprehensive dictionary written for the field. The concepts included in the dictionary may be grouped into four general categories. Each definition is organized chronologically, emphasizing the evolution of the term and its interpretation or application. Definitions also point to links between concepts listed in the dictionary. Numerous references and suggestions for further reading are included for readers wishing to pursue a topic in more detail. Faculty and graduate students in recreation and leisure studies will welcome this first comprehensive dictionary of the field, as will the libraries of universities and colleges with a recreation and leisure studies department. The historical material and the critical review of conflicting definitions is a special feature and one that makes this book not only useful as a dictionary, but also as a reference work on state of the art ideas and concepts in the field.
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Historical Dictionaries of Sports Author E. John B. Allen Edition illustrated Publisher Scarecrow Press, 2012 ISBN 0810868024, 9780810868021 Length 347 pages Skiing is one of the oldest modes of transportation known, predating the wheel with dated artifacts to prove its pedigree. Skiing for sport, however, did not become common until about 150 years ago. The first Winter Olympic Games, held in Chamonix, France in 1924, were the first to introduce skiing as a competition. Events were held in both ski jumping and cross-country skiing. With advances in technology and increased leisure time, the popularity of skiing as a sport has risen exponentially since it was first introduced. The Historical Dictionary of Skiing relates the history of the sport through a comprehensive alphabetical dictionary with detailed, cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. Author E. John B. Allen introduces the reader to the history of skiing through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of skiing.
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
While the earliest evidence of organized running can be traced back to Egypt in 3800 BCE, the modern sport of track and field evolved from rural games and church and folk festivals, and rules were drawn up in the final quarter of the 19th century in those advanced societies where enough people had the leisure time to indulge their fancies. Today, in addition to the running events, track and field includes such events as the high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, and decathlon. The Historical Dictionary of Track and Field covers the history of this sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of track and field.
Research Skills Databases and Sources
Sage Research Methods Online
Sage Research Methods Online provides content across the social and behavioral sciences. Covers quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods and includes the entire "Little Green Book" and "Little Blue Book" series.
on the latest software tools and skills.
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods, Volume 1 A Sage reference publication SAGE E-Reference Encyclopedias Sage eReference
The Sage Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods, Michael S. Lewis-Beck Authors Michael Lewis-Beck, Emeritus Professor Alan Bryman, Alan E Bryman, Tim Futing Liao Editors Michael Lewis-Beck, Alan E Bryman, Tim Futing Liao Contributor Sage Publications, inc Edition illustrated Publisher SAGE, 2004 ISBN 0761923632, 9780761923633 Length 1305 pages
Written to be accessible to general readers, entries do not require any advanced knowledge or experience to understand the purposes and basic principles of any of the methods. The Encyclopedia features two major types of entries: definitions, consisting of a paragraph or two, which provide a quick explanation of a methodological term; and topical treatments or essays, discussing the nature, history, application/example and implication of using a certain method. Also included are suggested readings and references for future study.
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Bringing together the work of over eighty leading academics and researchers worldwide to produce the definitive reference and research tool for the social sciences, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods contains more than 230 entries providing the widest coverage of the all the main terms in the research process.
This insightful book explores the most important established and emerging qualitative and quantitative research methods in tourism. This insightful book explores the most important established and emerging qualitative and quantitative research methods in tourism. The authors provide a detailed overview of the nature of the research method, its use in tourism, the advantages and limitations, and future directions for research.
ISBN: 1786390485 Publication Date: 2017-06-08
CABI Tourism Texts |Tourism Studies Editors Ercan Sirakaya-Turk, Muzaffer Uysal, William E Hammitt, Jerry J Vaske Edition illustrated Publisher CABI, 2017 ISBN 1786390485, 9781786390486 Length 407 pages Praise for the previous edition: 'To write a good textbook is only possible with pedagogic sensitivity, significant educational experiences, and research practice. This book is evidence that the editors possess all three qualifications. A student-friendly publication introducing plenty of examples and case studies (and) encouraging students to acquire the skills needed... this book (is) a winner.' Annals of Tourism Research 39(3), 2012. Describing the fundamental elements of research methods for leisure, recreation and tourism, this new edition of a popular textbook is updated throughout. It covers the measurement of variables, sampling, questionnaire design and evaluation methods, and also a wider discussion of writing proposals, communicating research findings, cross-cultural research, and the use of new technologies in conducting research. This new edition includes: - new and expanded material on visual research methods, nonparametric tests and sampling to encompass growing areas of research interest; - pedagogical features and extra citations to create a cohesive learning experience for students; and - numerous examples from tourism and recreation literature in every chapter, tying theory into scenarios students could face in their careers. Written by internationally renowned researchers in an accessible style, this book introduces both undergraduate and graduate students to the vital skills they will need to succeed in the leisure, recreation, tourism and hospitality industries.
The SAGE Handbook of Tourism Studies by Mike Robinson
Publication Date: 2009-07-01
Tourist Studies developed as a sub-branch of older disciplines in the social sciences, such as anthropology, sociology and economics, and newer applied fields of study in hospitality management, civil rights and transport studies.
Fieldwork in Tourism by C. Michael Hall (Editor)
Publication Date: 2010-10-20
Title Fieldwork in Tourism: Methods, Issues and Reflections Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility Editor Michael C. Hall Edition illustrated Publisher Taylor & Francis, 2010 ISBN 020384551X, 9780203845516 Length 322 pages
Fieldwork in Tourism is the first book to focus on this extremely significant component of contemporary tourist research and provides hands on approaches to conducting tourism fieldwork in a range of settings, exploring the methodological considerations and offering strategies to mitigate these. The book also discusses how fieldwork affects researchers personally and what happens to field relationships.
Key Concepts in Tourism Research by David Botterill; Vincent Platenkamp
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
This book walks students through the selection and application of research methods within Tourism. This book introduces the relevant language and theory of key methodologies and then develops them using strategic literature reviews and the inclusion of international examples which relate directly to tourism.
Title Key Concepts in Tourism Research SAGE Key Concepts series Authors David Botterill, Vincent Platenkamp Publisher SAGE, 2012 ISBN 1446268934, 9781446268933 Length 200 pages
Tourism Research Frontiers by Donna Chambers (Editor); Tijana Rakić (Editor)
Publication Date: 2015-07-23
Title Tourism Research Frontiers: Beyond the Boundaries of Knowledge Tourism Social Science Series Editors Donna Chambers, Tijana Rakic Edition reprint Publisher Emerald Group Publishing, 2015 ISBN 1783509945, 9781783509942 Length 248 pages
This book contains original papers which span a number of creative topics and debates and which transcend existing frontiers of tourism knowledge. The book concludes with reflections from the editors on additional frontiers of tourism research and knowledge still to be traversed.
An Introduction to Visual Research Methods in Tourism by Tijana Rakic (Editor); Donna Chambers (Editor)
Publication Date: 2011-09-22
An Introduction to Visual Research Methods in Tourismis the first book to present, discuss and promote the use of a range of visual methods in tourism studies.
Recreation Handbooks
Routledge Handbook of Leisure Studies by Tony Blackshaw (Editor)
Publication Date: 2015-04-21
This landmark publication brings together some of the most perceptive commentators of the present moment to explore core ideas and cutting edge developments in the field of Leisure Studies. It offers important new insights into the dynamics of the transformation of leisure in contemporary societies, tracing the emergent issues at stake in the discipline and examining Leisure Studies' fundamental connections with cognate disciplines such as Sociology, Cultural Studies, History, Sport Studies and Tourism. This book contains original work from key scholars across the globe, including those working outside the Leisure Studies mainstream. It showcases the state of the art of contemporary Leisure Studies, covering key topics and key thinkers from the psychology of leisure to leisure policy, from Bourdieu to Baudrillard, and suggests that leisure in the 21stcentury should be understood as centring on a new 'Big Seven' (holidays, drink, drugs, sex, gambling, TV and shopping). No other book has gone as far in redefining the identity of the discipline of Leisure Studies, or in suggesting how the substantive ideas of Leisure Studies need to be rethought. The Routledge Handbook of Leisure Studiesshould therefore be the intellectual guide of first choice for all scholars, academics, researchers and students working in this subject area.
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The Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory by Karl Spracklen (Editor); Brett Lashua (Editor); Erin Sharpe (Editor); Spencer Swain (Editor) ISBN: 9781137564795 Publication Date: 2017-01-21
This is the first handbook devoted entirely to leisure theory, charting the history and philosophy of leisure, theories in religion and culture, and rational theories of leisure in the Western philosophical tradition, as well as a range of socio-cultural theories from thinkers such as Adorno, Bauman, Weber and Marx. Drawing on contributions from experts in leisure studies from around the world, the four sections cover: traditional theories of leisure; rational theories of leisure; structural theories of leisure; and post-structural theories of leisure.
The Park and Recreation Professional's Handbook by Amy Hurd; Denise Anderson
Publication Date: 2010-12-14
in the field. Whether you¿re a graduating student or a new professional or a veteran practitioner looking to update your knowledge of current best practices, this is the one resource you will need. This comprehensive book addresses all of the essential topics that professionals must know, including program planning and evaluation, facility management, human resources, marketing, budgeting and financial planning, and policy making.
The Palgrave Handbook of Feminism and Sport, Leisure and Physical Education by Louise Mansfield, Jayne Caudwell, Belinda Wheaton, Beccy Watson
Title The Palgrave Handbook of Feminism and Sport, Leisure and Physical Education Editors Louise Mansfield, Jayne Caudwell, Belinda Wheaton, Beccy Watson Publisher Springer, 2017 ISBN 1137533188, 9781137533180 Length 888 pages
Handbook of Sports and Recreational Building Design: Swimming pools and ice rinks by Geraint John; Kit Campbell
Publication Date: 1996-02-29
Title Handbook of Sports and Recreational Building Design: Swimming pools and ice rinks Volume 3 of Butterworth Architecture design and development guides Design & Development Guides,v.3 Volume 3 of Handbook of Sports and Recreational Building Design, Geraint John Sports Council Author Sports Council (Great Britain). Technical Unit for Sport Editors Geraint John, Kit Campbell Edition illustrated, reprint Publisher Butterworth Architecture, 1996 ISBN 0750622563, 9780750622561 Length 245 pages This comprehensive book, one of three volumes of this second edition authorized by the Sports Council, covers the requirements of ice rinks and swimming pools. It gives guidance to architects, designers, | facility managers, and surveyors, on the design of the whole facility, from structural considerations to building services.
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Handbook of Leisure, Physical Activity, Sports, Recreation and Quality of Life by Rodriguez de la Vega, Lía editor
Publication Date: 2018
Title Handbook of Leisure, Physical Activity, Sports, Recreation and Quality of Life International Handbooks of Quality-of-Life Editors Lía Rodriguez de la Vega, Walter N. Toscano Publisher Springer, 2018 ISBN 3319755293, 9783319755298 Length 451 pages
This handbook provides an overview and synthesis of relevant literature related to leisure and recreation, and physical activity and its relationship to quality of life. Divided into two parts, the text presents the analysis of leisure and recreation studies and physical activities and sports, with diverse populations. The first part deals with leisure and recreation in relation to quality of life, with different perspectives on different age groups, ethnic groups, the approach of an Integrated Model of Leisure Well-being focusing on how leisure activities contribute to leisure well-being etc. The second part deals with physical activities and sports in relation to quality of life, discussing the consideration that "exercise is good for you", associating physical exercise with other conditions of life in society, its impact on people with disabilities, etc. It is of interest to researchers and students, legislators, educators, providers of leisure services.
Handbook of Recreational Games by Neva L. Boyd
Publication Date: 1975-06-01 18 categories of games — pursuit and escape, throwing and catching, etc. — with up to 59 games (plus variations) in a category.
Countryside Recreation by Peter Bromley
Publication Date: 1993-10-21
in the countryside. It explains the process of management, the legal framework and the opportunities and facilities available. This book will provide an excellent introduction to the skills and issues with which today's countryside recreation managers need to be familiar. It is designed to be used as a concise management handbook with checklists, management plans and appendices of useful information.
Handbook on the Economics of Leisure by Samuel Cameron (Editor)
Publication Date: 2011-11-30 This interdisciplinary Handbook combines both mainstream and heterodox economics to assess the nature, scope and importance of leisure activities. Surprisingly, the field of leisure economics is not, thus far, a particularly integrated or coherent one. In this Handbook a wide ranging body of international scholars get to grips with the core issues, taking in the traditional income/leisure choice model of textbook microeconomics and Becker's allocation of time model along the way. They expertly apply economics to some usually neglected topics, such as boredom and sleeping, work-life balance, dating, tourism, health and fitness, sport, video games, social networking, music festivals and sex. Contributions from further afield by Veblen, Sctivosky and Bourdieu also feature prominently. Applying a mix of both theoretical and empirical data, undergraduate students in modules on sport/leisure economics as well as sport/leisure management will find this important resource invaluable.
The Oxford Handbook of Music Making and Leisure by Roger Mantie (Editor); Gareth Dylan Smith (Editor)
Publication Date: 2017-01-02
From a broad range of perspectives and approaches, this handbook explores avocational involvement with music as an integral part of the human condition. The chapters in The Oxford Handbook of Music Making and Leisure present myriad ways for reconsidering and refocusing attention back on the rich, exciting, and emotionally charged waysin which people of all ages make time for making music. The contexts discussed are broadly Western, including an eclectic variety of voices from scholars across fields and disciplines, framing complex and multifaceted phenomena that may be helpfully, enlighteningly, and perhaps provocatively framedas music making and leisure. This volume may be viewed as an attempt to reclaim music making and leisure as a serious concern for, amongst others, policy makers, scholars, and educators who perhaps risk eliding some or even most of the ways in which music - a vital part of human existence - isintegrated into the everyday lives of people. As such, this handbook looks beyond the obvious, asking readers to consider anew, "What might we see when we think of music making as leisure?"
Recreation Guides
Managing Sport and Leisure Facilities: A Guide to Competitive Tendering by Philip Sayers ISBN: 9781135828813 Publication Date: 2012 Concise and thoroughly detailed Managing Sport and Leisure Facilities is a clean operating guide to leisure management by contract, providing expert advice for both contractor and client.
Guide for Recreation Hand Crafts by A. Picareff
Publication Date: 2010-08-01
information on a variety of themes that is still useful and practical today. Intended to help further the knowledge and mastery of all hand crafts in this country, and extensively illustrated with text and full page drawings and photographs, this work forms a complete how-to guide to hand crafts. Contents Include: Painting on Textile; Block Printing on Textiles; Screen Printing on Textiles; Embossed, Soft, Tin Copper Work; Pyrography or Pyrogravure Work and Painting on Wood; The Art of Making Dolls and Marionettes and their Manipulation. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Land Between the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Handbook by Johnny Molloy
Publication Date: 2011-01-15
National Recreation Area.The handbook is divided into two sections--water activities and land activities. The water section guides visitors to important fishing spots and lakes, as well as outlines one of the longest paddle trails in the Midwest-- the 85-mile-long Land Between the Lakes Paddle route. Descriptions of all lake accesses as well as swimming beaches are also included. The land section offers detailed descriptions to more than 200 miles of hiking trails (including the 60-mile long North-South Trail). Finally, the Land Between the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Handbook offers an extensive reference section, detailing alternate lodging possibilities, outfitters, and conveniences located in nearby towns. ISBN: 1780527438
Field Guide to Case Study Research in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure by Kenneth F. Hyde (Editor); Chris Ryan (Editor); Arch G. Woodside (Editor, Series edited by)
Publication Date: 2012-06-26
A truly international guide, this text is ideal for those studying and conducting case study research in tourism, hospitality and leisure disciplines. It provides a comprehensive and practical account of how to describe, explain and predict both individual and group case behavior, at the same time explaining behavior among a set of cases relevant to a specific context. This guide embraces and extends Herbert Simon's (Nobel Prize in Economics recipient) insight that a decision results from the conjoining two antecedents in human behavior: cognitive processing of an individual or group and a given context or problem framing. Divided into six parts, this guide includes chapters on: analysis of texts; how-to-do executive interviews; field interviewing in international contexts; stakeholder participatory research; researching indigenous and marginal peoples; and cross-case analysis. The chapters increase skills and understanding of culture, tourism, and hospitality behavior through analysis of the four principle objectives of case study research: accomplishing accuracy; achieving generality; reporting complexity and broad coverage; and achieving impact for improving the individual condition, client, and/or society.
Publication Date: 2010-06-01
landscape is also likely to have a full-featured sports court, a putting green, an outdoor kitchen for grown-up entertaining, or a board-game gazebo where the adults play bridge or mahjongg. Here, in one comprehensive book, are more than 25 complete DIY projects to create play spaces for family members of all ages--toddlers to old-timers. Also includes a detailed appendix giving rules and dimensions for all the popular lawn games, such as badminton and croquet. This is an ideal book for consumers traveling less and recreating at home more.
Recreation Directories
2012-2013 Class Trip Directory: Day and Travel Trips for School, Scout, Youth and Homeschool Groups
Publication Date: 2012
lesson plans to increase the learning experiences.
Historic Hiking Trails by Steve Rajtar
Publication Date: 2002-07-01
importance and offer commemorative embroidered patches or other souvenirs of the outing. These trails allow hikers to gain a new appreciation for history and actually experience it, instead of only reading about it--and have something to show for their hike. The first comprehensive guide to those trails, this work covers routes in all fifty states and the District of Columbia as well as interstate trails. The book categorizes each as historic, meaning that it played some significant role in history; historical, meaning that it takes the hiker by or into buildings or sites that have some relationship to a significant person or event, but do not themselves figure in history; nature or scenic, because of the wildlife or scenery available along the way that can be viewed along with the historical site; or recreational, meaning that the trail was established for the long-distance hiker and history buff.
Sport, Leisure and Tourism Information Sources by Martin Scarrott
Publication Date: 2009
available. It is a starting point in the search for information which offers advice and indicates some of the major sources which are available.
Sport, Leisure and Tourism Information Sources is aimed primarily at final year undergraduate and postgraduate students who are preparing a dissertation in the area of sport and leisure studies who need access to information sources. It is also ideal for academics for teaching purposes and practitioners in the sport and leisure industry needing to undertake research.
Publication Date: 2015-09-24
prevention of injuries and overuse in sports that will assist physicians, physiotherapists, and trainers in providing excellent mental and physical guidance to athletes. The causes of overuse and sports injuries are carefully analyzed, explaining the medical basis for prevention. In addition, detailed attention is paid to the relationship between sport motivation, risk willingness, tendency to overload, and tendency to increased risk of injury. The reader is effectively trained in mental and physical analysis of the athlete and will gain an appreciation of the influence of the athlete's environment on susceptibility to injury. Gender-specific differences and the specific risks faced by children and adolescents are identified, and very popular sports such as soccer, alpine skiing, and throwing sports are discussed in individual chapters. Training schedules of value in the context of particular physiotherapeutic and medical interventions are described with the help of illustrations and charts. The authors are team physicians, coaches, sports scientists, training scientists, and physiotherapists involved in high-performance sports and recreational sports.
Recreation Directories for States, Countries and Organizations
Recreation Directory of Massachusetts State Parks and State Forests by Ma Department of Conservation
Publication Date: 2018-03-19
Issued May, 1937These fees are collected by duly appointed agents of the are equipped with identification badges, and who are required to all moneys collected. The names and addresses of the supervisors in charge of for convenience. Applications for the rental of cabins show the supervisor of the forest Where the cabins are located. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at
Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Therapeutic Recreation Leadership and Programming by Robin Kunstler; Frances Stavola Daly
Publication Date: 2010-06-14
of professional practice while developing a leadership mind-set. The book focuses on the day-to-day responsibilities of the therapeutic recreation specialist (TRS) while integrating ethical considerations into each aspect of the job. The book will arm students with the information and tools they need in order to succeed as therapeutic recreation specialists. It familiarizes students with their future clients by describing the health concerns most often encountered in therapeutic settings. Case studies for the most common concerns provide students with concrete examples of how programming works in various clinical settings. The book also provides specific recreation activities from five major program areas, along with information on the effectiveness of the activities, risk management concerns, and implementation strategies. Step-by-step instructions for structuring, planning, and leading both group and one-on-one sessions will prepare students to implement programs in a wide variety of settings.
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Careers in Sports Fitness and Recreation by Robert F. Wilson
Publication Date: 2001-05-01
Described here are job opportunities in public and private health clubs, martial arts academies, public and private golf courses, sports equipment sales reps and retailers, and more. Here too is advice on training as referees, umpires, and judges at games and other athletic contests. Titles in the practical and enlightening Success Without College series guide ambitious young men and women toward satisfying and well-paying careers in fields where a college degree is not required. However, all occupations described do require specialized training, either on the job or in technical or vocational classroom settings. Readers learn how and where to get that training, then find out how to get started on the highway to career success.
Publication Date: 2002-04-01
where to go, what to do, and how to get there. Oregon's 362-mile ocean shoreline, the magnificent Columbia Gorge, and the spectacular mountain ranges draw in-staters and national visitors. This is the quintessential guidebook to recreation in Oregon's state parks.
Baseball America 2019
Directory by The Editors The Editors of Baseball America
ISBN: 1932391835 Publication Date: 2019-03-15
The Baseball America Directory is the single-source reference for every team in every league, whether professional or amateur, where the key personnel reside, and how to get in touch with them. The Directory features key staff and contact information for all major league and minor league teams, as well as all Division I college teams and most significant leagues and other baseball organizations. It also includes all 2019 major and minor league schedules
Government Recreation Departments, Programs and Activities
Access tools and resources to chart the course for your next getaway or dream vacation, manage your trip details, and enter for the chance to attend special events and excursions that ensure you get the most out of your Recreation.gov experience.
Learn how to get passes for national and state parks, wildlife refuges, and other federal recreation sites. Explore a variety of outdoor recreational activities, like camping, fishing, and more. Recreation jobs | Sorted by Relevance ascending | Government Jobs Overcoming the Inadequacies of Performance Measurement in Local Government:
Vol. 55, No. 1 (Jan. - Feb., 1995), pp. 37-47 (11 pages) Published by: Wiley on behalf of the American Society for Public Administration
What strategy could boost performance measurement in local government beyond the current level that finds most cities predominantly reporting raw workload figures, if they report any performance indicators whatsoever? The author argues that increased emphasis of relevant performance comparisons-with other local governments and with appropriate standards-could capture media and citizen attention and thereby prompt greater accountability. Evidence is presented showing that relevant standards and actual performance figures suitable for comparative purposes, though hardly plentiful, do exist in selected municipal functions.
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Recreation Law and Related Topics
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Law for Recreation and Sport Managers by Doyice J. Cotten; John Wolohan
Publication Date: 2016-12-13
Risk Management
Risk Management in Sport and Recreation by John O. Connaughton; Andrew T. Pittman
ISBN: 073605619X Publication Date: 2005-12-30
with the responsibility of providing for the safety of participants and spectators in a sport or recreation setting. It covers a range of safety issues, including lightning, heat illness, aquatics, playground safety, drug testing, and medical emergency action plans. Readers receive clear and detailed explanations of issues to consider before making decisions on risk management. Risk Management in Sport and Recreationis designed to provide a foundation for approaching key issues in safety and risk management. It shows readers how to evaluate and analyze various safety issues and apply the underlying concepts to a variety of situations.
Conservation and Recreation in Protected Areas: A Comparative Legal Analysis of Environmental
Conflict Resolution in the United States and China by Yun Ma
Publication Date: 2016
resolution of conflicts between conservation and recreation in protected areas in the US and China. Competing claims on the use of nature, Increasing regulation of land use and recreational activities, and the conflicting goals between conservation and development have led to a rise in conflicts in the designation and management of protected areas. How to effectively manage and resolve these conflicts has become a challenge for both legislators and managers. By adopting an institutional dimension in legal interpretation, this book critically examines how such conflicts are dealt with in the legal regimes of the US and China while exploring interactions between legislatures, agencies and courts. The book searches for a plausible solution to improve the legal framework of protected areas in China by emulating pertinent mechanisms developed in the US, whilst also presenting legal and policy recommendations to the US. This informative book will be useful for legal scholars in Chinese law, nature conservation law, administrative law and comparative law.
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Managing Risk in Sport and Recreation
Katharine Nohr
ISBN: 073606933X Publication Date: 2009-08-11
program, not only do you have to look after the safety and well-being of your participants, but you also need to protect the best interests of your organization. Managing Risk in Sport and Recreation: The Essential Guide for Loss Prevention provides all the tools you need in order to design a comprehensive risk management plan that fits the needs of your organization. Written specifically for sport and recreation professionals by an attorney with over 20 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, the book combines information on law, insurance, and sports to give you a complete view of all the issues involved in assessing, controlling, and financing your risks.
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Legal Liability in Recreation, Sports, and Tourism by John O. Spengler; Bruce B. Hronek
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
and excessive legal claims in the leisure field. This edition is expanded to include information on adventure recreation, disabilities, waivers, and case studies.
Law for Recreation and Sport Managers by Doyice J. Cotten; John Wolohan
Publication Date: 2016-12-13
up-to-date source of legal information for undergraduate or graduate recreation and sport management courses and as an informative practical resource for professionals in the field.
Recreation and Politics
The Politics of Leisure Policy by Ian Henry
Publication Date: 1993-04-16 Providing a comprehensive account of the major issues in relation to sports, arts and recreational policy in the 1990s, the book traces the relationship between local and central government and private provision, and the political ideologies which have shaped it, particularly of the New Right.
Publication Date: 2017-06-08
as scholars have become more specialized. Nevertheless, it is imperative that students be as familiar as possible with a wide range of social and political theory, and also be able to reconcile that knowledge with their own current and future roles as practicing professionals. A comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to public policymaking and planning in the leisure, sport and tourism sectors, this book: - examines the theoretical issues underpinning public sector policymaking such as political ideologies, leisure wants, needs, demand and benefits, and human rights in leisure, sport, tourism and culture; - discusses the debates surrounding the role of the state versus market, and models of organizational decision-making; and - uses applied sections addressing strategic planning and performance evaluation to provide a link between theory and practical analytical techniques.
The Retreats of Reconstruction by David E. Goldberg
Publication Date: 2016-11-01
unsettled prevailing assumptions about political economy and threatened segregationist practices. Exploiting early class divisions, black working-class activists staged a series of successful protests that helped make northern leisure spaces a critical battleground in a larger debate about racial equality. While some scholars emphasize the triumph of black consumer activism with defeating segregation, Goldberg argues that the various consumer ideologies that first surfaced in northern leisure spaces during the Reconstruction era contained desegregation efforts and prolonged Jim Crow. Combining intellectual, social, and cultural history, The Retreats of Reconstruction examines how these decisions helped popularize the doctrine of "separate but equal" and explains why the politics of consumption is critical to understanding the "long civil rights movement."
Publication Date: 2006
views of contemporary recreational practices. His approach is analytical and critical, with an emphasis on the long perspective, on key concepts rather than simple chronology, and on the British Isles as a fluid and dynamic amalgam of local and national cultures and polities.
Publication Date: 2015-05-15
crucial chapters in U.S. history. Rejecting the stereotype of a "Gilded Age" dominated by "robber barons," author Rebecca Edwards invites us to look more closely at the periodwhen the United States became a modern industrial nation and asserted its place as a leader on the world stage. In a concise, engaging narrative, Edwards recounts the contradictions of the era, including stories of tragedy and injustice alongside tales of humor, endurance, and triumph. She offers a balanced perspective that considers many viewpoints, including those of native-born whites, Native Americans, African Americans, and an array of Asian, Mexican, and European immigrants.
Recreation and Government
EnviroAtlas Benefit Category: Recreation, Culture, and Aesthetics, Projected climate change impacts on skiing and snowmobiling: A case study of the United States
* Bring Home a Story: Recreation.gov
Whether you prefer a guide or to set Campsites & Lodging Return to your favorite spot or Recreation Activities Book day-use facilities for picnics, Explore Destinations & Activities Find Inspiration & Information Stay in the Know
State Park Pass Find a Recreational Area Parks and Forests Monuments and Historic Sites Protected Land Areas, Fishing Sanctuaries, and Wildlife Refuges State Tourism Offices and Road Trip Suggestions Where to Go for Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Other Outdoor Activities National Recreational Areas State Recreational Areas Camping Fishing Hunting Boating and Other Activities
reliant on financial support from local governments’ general tax funds. However, local governments fund and manage a variety of different public services, including, but not limited to, police protection, fire protection, transportation, education, public welfare and parks and recreation.
Typically, these public services must vie for funding from the same limited pool of tax revenues. In the face of this competitive environment, many park and recreation agencies throughout the United States suffer from stagnant or declining budget allocations, despite the solid support for their offerings and services from Americans.
Due to the crucial role elected and appointed officials play in determining public expenditures, it is important for the park and recreation profession to understand how local government officials view and prioritize these services.
The United States has 53 national parks and over 6,600 state park sites, but many outdoor pursuits often begin at the playground around the corner, the nature center down the road, or the sports fields at a nearby recreation area. These close-to-home parks and open spaces are a critical component of the U.S. recreation estate. Characterizing and describing these resources is difficult, however, given the wide variety of parks provided in individual communities and the lack of a central organization or government agency responsible for collecting and managing data on local parks. In this backgrounder, we show some of the available information. We analyze park acreage and facilities for a set of cities, show trends in local government spending on parks and recreation services, and describe results from a survey we conducted of local park directors identifying current challenges they face and popularity trends in their parks.
Community Recreation
Risk Management in Sport and Recreation
Publication Date: 2005-12-30
responsibility of providing for the safety of participants and spectators in a sport or recreation setting. It covers a range of safety issues, including lightning, heat illness, aquatics, playground safety, drug testing, and medical emergency action plans. Readers receive clear and detailed explanations of issues to consider before making decisions on risk management. Risk Management in Sport and Recreation is designed to provide a foundation for approaching key issues in safety and risk management. It shows readers how to evaluate and analyze various safety issues and apply the underlying concepts to a variety of situations.
Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Community Recreation and Parks Community Recreation Community Parks & Recreation: An Introduction
Publication Date: 2017
of a livable community? In what type of community, they would like to live? How important are building social connections amongst family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and others? How are such relationships developed and sustained? What types of organizations are more likely to create such opportunities for building one’s social capital? What agencies in the community are concerned with addressing? environmental degradation and on the flipside enhancing community beautification and greening? All of these questions point toward the importance of public parks and recreation and its community development efforts.
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
work and practice, their application in the areas of parks, recreation and tourism management are not as well known. The applicability of indicator systems for natural resource and natural resource area management within the parks and recreation arena is very high, including urban parks and recreation programs and their influence on quality of life. Tourism is also an area that needs much more work in terms of assessing impacts as well as developing indicators for gauging progress in the long term. All three areas are an integrated discipline and most programs throughout the developed world are housed co-jointly. There are several researchers across the globe who are conducting innovative work in these areas. The editors feel that a volume on the topic will spur additional interests as well as serve to lead the research efforts.
Publication Date: 2008-08-01 Reprint from 1919 edition
Publication Date: 2008-02-07
spokesperson, and give interviews. You'll also find information on using other media outlets, including op-eds and letters to the editor, radio and TV talk shows, PSAs, and the Internet. Creating Community: An Action Plan for Parks and Recreationis a road map that current and future professionals can use to shape their careers and that departments can use to flourish. It provides a tested model that adapts well to any setting and that will help you increase department funding and secure jobs now and for the future.
Selected Data Sets Repositories Useful in Recreation Research
Parks & Recreation Assets Parks & Recreation Districts Parks and Recreation Out of School Time Programs AND MORE
Federal Recreation Council Members U.S. Forest Service National Park Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Current Release Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account: Updated Statistics for 2012-2016 Full Release & Tables (PDF) Table - Value Added by Industry (Excel) Table – Gross Output by Activity (Excel) Table – Gross Output by Industry (Excel) Table – Compensation and Employment by Industry (Excel)
Data Management Performance Analytics Open Data Advanced Analytics
In the News: The toolkit that protects citizens against bias Algorithm toolkit aims to help cities reduce bias from automation Making Algorithms Less Biased Data training center for government opens at Johns Hopkins University Open Data Standards Will Improve Public Information Setting standards: Hopkins center helps develop new tool for cities to navigate the open data movement
InPort NMFS Enterprise Data Management Program. InPort is the centralized repository of documentation (metadata) for NMFS data and the tools to access the data, as required by the Data and Information Policy Directive and the Data Documentation Procedural Directive. Enterprise Data Management Commercial Fisheries Statistics Fishery-Independent Survey Species Information System(SIS) Public Portal Recreational Fisheries Statistics Socio-Economics
Case studies New products Conferences and events Press Review Count Data ______________________ Active Transportation Downtown Management Parks & Recreation Natural Areas Bicycle Tourism
Google Data Sets Search Engines with Recreation and Leisure Dataset Listings
Similar to how Google Scholar works, Dataset Search lets you find datasets wherever they’re hosted, whether it’s a publisher's site, a digital library, or an author's personal web page. To create Dataset search, we developed guidelines for dataset providers to describe their data in a way that Google (and other search engines) can better understand the content of their pages. These guidelines include salient information about datasets: who created the dataset, when it was published, how the data was collected, what the terms are for using the data, etc. We then collect and link this information, analyze where different versions of the same dataset might be, and find publications that may be describing or discussing the dataset.
to researchers in a wide range of computer science disciplines.
Examples MAESTRO Wikipedia Generation Dataset Kaggle Datasets Open Images Dictionaries for linking Text, Entities, and Ideas Wikilinks: 40 Million Entities in Context YouTube Speakers Google Public Data Explorer
Datasets Metrics Any data provider (113) Eurostat (9) Statistics Iceland (6) U.S. Census Bureau (5) Central Statistics Office, Ireland (4)
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Data Planet Statistical Data Sets provides access to statistical data produced by U.S. Federal agencies, States, private organizations, and intergovernmental organizations. It contains charts, maps, views, rankings, time series and tables available for use in the Data-Planet repository.
Historical Statistics of the United States contains reference data covering U.S history. Topics ranging from migration and health to crime and the Confederate States of America are each placed in historical context.
Policy Map is a web-based Geographic Information System that provides a simple mechanism for visualizing data. Available data includes demographics, home sale statistics, health data, mortgage trends, school performance scores and labor data like unemployment, crime statistics and city crime rates.
Proquest Statistical Insight contains indexed tables of data from international, federal, state and private sources made available for search and retrieval.
Statistical Abstract of the United States (1878-2012)
Statistical Abstract of the United States provides a collection of statistics on the social, political and economic conditions of the United States.
The Statistical Abstract of the United States was a publication of the United States Census Bureau, an agency of the United States Department of Commerce. Published annually since 1878, the statistics described social and economic conditions in the United States. The U.S. Census Bureau stopped publishing the Statistical Abstract of the United States with the 2012 edition. It stopped compiling the data on which it is based, along with the supplemental products, as of October 1, 2011. The Census Bureau said:
Washington Post columnist Robert J. Samuelson wrote, "This is a mighty big loss for a mighty small saving." The agency’s 2012 budget would eliminate the Statistical Compendia Branch, which compiles the Statistical Abstract and other publications (such as the “County and City Data Book”). This would save $2.9 million and cut 24 jobs. Both the book and online versions of the Statistical Abstract would vanish. The American Library Association, representing about 16,700 public libraries and more than 100,000 academic and school libraries, is arguing to keep the Statistical Abstract. Alesia McManus, library director at Howard Community College in Columbia, started a Facebook page and launched a petition dedicated to reversing the decision, wrote Samuelson. He quoted one librarian as writing, “If the library were on fire, this would be the reference book I would try and save first,” and another saying, The “Statistical Abstract has for years been one of the top five reference books used by students and faculty at South Dakota State University.” Samuelson said he didn't think the librarians' protest would have much effect.[2]
ProQuest continued the series, in co-operation with Bernan Press.[5] The list price of the 2012 Department of Commerce edition was $20 (paperback), free online.[6] Agency Publisher: Department of Commerce (DOC). U.S. Census Bureau.</ref> The list price of the Proquest edition is $199. [7] In 1975 a two volume Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970 Bicentennial Edition was published.
Abbreviated section contents and appendixes[edit] Sec. 1. Population (Tables 1−77) Sec. 2. Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces (Tables 78−126) Sec. 3. Health and Nutrition (Tables 127−213) Sec. 4. Education (Tables 214−294) Sec. 5. Law Enforcement, Courts, and Prisons (Tables 295−345) Sec. 6. Geography and Environment (Tables 346−384) Sec. 7. Elections (Tables 385−415) Sec. 8. State and Local Government Finances and Employment (Tables 416−456) Sec. 9. Federal Government Finances and Employment (Tables 457−490) Sec. 10. National Security and Veterans Affairs (Tables 491−525) Sec. 11. Social Insurance and Human Services (Tables 526−573) Sec. 12. Labor Force, Employment, and Earnings (Tables 574−650) Sec. 13. Income, Expenditures, Poverty, and Wealth (Tables 651−707) Sec. 14. Prices (Tables 708−727) Sec. 15. Business Enterprise (Tables 728−774) Sec. 16. Science and Technology (Tables 775−799) Sec. 17. Agriculture (Tables 800−847) Sec. 18. Forestry, Fishing, and Mining (Tables 848−887) Sec. 19. Energy and Utilities (Tables 888−925) Sec. 20. Construction and Housing (Tables 926−971) Sec. 21. Manufactures (Tables 972−1007) Sec. 22. Wholesale and Retail Trade (Tables 1008−1028) Sec. 23. Transportation (Tables 1029−1090) Sec. 24. Information and Communications (Tables 1091−1124) Sec. 25. Banking, Finance, and Insurance (Tables 1125−1190) Sec. 26. Arts, Recreation, and Travel (Tables 1191−1235) Sec. 27. Accommodation, Food Services, and Other Services (Tables 1236−1249) Sec. 28. Foreign Commerce and Aid (Tables 1250−1276) Sec. 29. Puerto Rico and the Island Areas (Tables 1277−1292) Sec. 30. International Statistics (Tables 1293−1369) Appendix I. Guides to Sources of Statistics, State Statistical Abstracts and Foreign Statistical Abstracts Appendix II. Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: Concepts, Components, and Population Appendix III. Limitations of the Data Appendix IV. Weights and Measures Appendix V. Tables Deleted From the 2009 Edition of the Statistical Abstract
Statistical and Data Publications with Content about Recreation Time Spent in Leisure Activities FROM The Bureau of Labor Statistics
Arts Activities
Consumer Expenditures
Establishments, Revenue, Employees, And Payroll
Recreation and Leisure Activities
Travel And Tourism
Section 26. Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Report Number Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006 (125th Edition) Download Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Section [PDF - 1.3 MB]
This section presents data on the arts, entertainment, and recreation economic sector of the economy, and personal recreational activities, the arts and humanities, and domestic and foreign travel.
Selected Books about Recreation and Statistics ISBN: 0750645563 Publication Date: 2000-06-05 'Stats to Go' is a user-friendly guide for hospitality, leisure and tourism students who need to learn statistics and statistical techniques. 'Stats to go' is an ideal companion to hospitality, leisure and tourism studies as the breadth of coverage supports all taught numerical aspects of these types of course. Examples from hospitality, leisure and tourism organizations: * licensed premises * fast food outlets * hotels * theme parks and their environments are used to illustrate key issues of the text. The area of quantitative methods is one which many students find unapproachable or daunting. With the use of a clear learning structure, and a user friendly, non-theoretical approach, Buglear has created a text which students and lecturers alike will find indispensable.
The Leisure Economy by Linda Nazareth ISBN: 0470675217 Publication Date: 2010-03-25 For the past three decades, we have been steadily creating anextreme 'time-crunch economy' that has affected jobs, portfolios,businesses and lives. But the 'time-crunch economy' is turning into'the leisure economy' and it will mean wrenching adjustments forour lives and institutions. Everyone from consumers, investors,businesses, and policy-makers will need to understand the changesafoot. The Leisure Economy posits profound economic changes inNorth America due to both the retirement of the baby boomers andthe attitudes of ascendant generations X and Y. Looking at trendsin demographics, economics and generational change, this book looksat how to stay ahead of the leisure economy and predicts who willbe the winners and losers in the seismic shift ahead.
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Sport, Leisure and Tourism Information Sources by Martin Scarrott
Publication Date: 2009
are available. It is a starting point in the search for information which offers advice and indicates some of the major sources which are available.
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Sport, Leisure and Social Relations (RLE Sports Studies) by John Horne, David Jary, Alan Tomlinson
Publication Date: 2014 Reprint When this book was first published the study of sport had been largely neglected by sociologists. The contributions to this volume bring the sports field, the leisure centre and everyday leisure activities to a more central position within the sociological enterprise. Whether amateur or professional, sport contributes to wider relations of power, privilege and domination and this debate represents an important phase in the sociology of sport and leisure.
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Publication Date: 2011 This textbook describes the relevance of economics to the tourism and leisure industries, helping you to pass an economics module as part of a tourism, recreation or sport management degree.
It applies economic theory to a range of tourism industry issues at the consumer, business, national and international level by using topical examples to give the theory real-world context. The author explains the impact of the global economic crisis and the importance of understanding what has happened over the course of previous economic business cycles to prepare for what may happen in the future. Contrasting evidence is put forward to provide a sense of the dynamics of world economies.
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Film and Visual Sources
Film & Television Literature Index with Full Text
Film & Television Literature Index with Full Text contains articles from magazine for film, television and cinema reviews. Subject coverage includes film & television theory, preservation & restoration, writing, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews. FIAF International Index to Film Periodicals Plus
FIAF International Index to Film Periodicals Plus is a bibliographical index covering the film journals up to the present day. FIAF also includes the following databases: International index to film periodicals (1972- ) and International index to television periodicals (1979-1998).
"As of 2018, the video search engine continues to operate as Google Videos. The domain previously associated with Google Video is now internally used to store videos uploaded to Google Photos" Source: Wikipedia
Google Video is a very straightforward video-sharing site. Though not as popular as YouTube, Google’s other entry in the world of online video sharing, Google Video does offer some unique features.
On Google Video you have the ability to add captions or subtitles to your movie. What’s more, there’s no file size limit! The site accepts AVI, MPEG, Quicktime, Real, and Windows Media formats. by Gretchen Siegchrist Updated September 20, 2018
YouTube, LLC is an American video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California. Three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim—created the service in February 2005. Google bought the site in November 2006 for US$1.65 billion; YouTube now operates as one of Google's subsidiaries.
YouTube allows users to upload, view, rate, share, add to favorites, report, comment on videos, and subscribe to other users. It offers a wide variety of user-generated and corporate media videos. Available content includes video clips, TV show clips, music videos, short and documentary films, audio recordings, movie trailers, live streams, and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. Most of the content on YouTube is uploaded by individuals, but media corporations including CBS, the BBC, Vevo, and Hulu offer some of their material via YouTube as part of the YouTube partnership program. Unregistered users can only watch videos on the site, while registered users are permitted to upload an unlimited number of videos and add comments to videos. Videos deemed potentially inappropriate are available only to registered users affirming themselves to be at least 18 years old.
Recreation and Leisure Selected Journals
Title Leisure ISSN 2151-2221 Publisher Taylor & Francis Country United Kingdom Status Active Start Year 1999 Frequency Quarterly Title Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance ISSN 2168-3816 Publisher Routledge Title Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership ISSN 1948-5123 Publisher Title Leisure ISSN 1492-7713 Publisher Taylor & Francis Country United Kingdom Status
Some Recreation and Leisure News Sources
About Recreation News
The Recreation News Media Group offers travel coverage of the Mid-Atlantic, Caribbean destinations, and cruises with a print edition, online edition, weekly radio program, and weekly opt-in email blast. Recreation News is the largest monthly travel and leisure tabloid in the Mid-Atlantic. We provide our readers with information on family vacation destinations in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. as well as popular cruise and romantic getaway information. Our lively editorial mix of active outdoor recreation, family vacation destinations, romantic getaways, historic sites, and cultural activities together with our wine, food, video, and music columns offers a rich picture of vacation, getaway, and entertainment possibilities in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Each month, our calendar presents hundreds of events, festivals, and activities to help you plan your leisure time. Recreation News, established in 1982, publishes Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md. printed editions as well as an online edition and searchable archive of past issues. In addition, we present a weekly radio program in Washington that details events and special vacation values in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Sample Titles Found Searching Synapse for Recreation and Leisure: A Conceptual Model of the Factors Affecting the Recreation and Leisure Participation of Children with Disabilities : Examining Relationships between Leisure Involvement, Psychological Commitment and Loyalty to a Recreation Agency Older women in retirement communities : Perceptions of recreation and leisure Meanings of recreation and leisure among adolescents : The Complex and Dynamic Nature of Leisure Experience
Recreation Issues,Programs, Guidelines, Administration,Controversies and Debates
Publication Date: 2005-07-13
as well as techniques and approaches to accomplish these goals. Issues in Recreation and Leisure: Ethical Decision-Making guides students though this complex process of resolving real-life recreation dilemmas by presenting activities, techniques, and a field-tested three-step process. This process helps students develop sound approaches to dealing with contemporary issues in leisure and recreation. In addition, this text contains the following features: -Thematic chapters that address current major issues in recreation management, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, and culture so that students can comprehend the range of issues in these diverse areas of recreation - Eight case studies based on current dilemmas from a variety of recreation and leisure settings, providing students with valuable practice in applying the three-step method for resolving ethical dilemmas -Learning activities in each chapter that help students apply leisure philosophy to resolve dilemmas Parks and Recreation’s Big Picture Issues
The official blog & podcast of NRPA National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) 1. Universal Value Recognition 2. Effective Business and Leadership Modeling 3. Sufficient and Sustainable Funding 4. Industry-Wide Integration 5. Professional Development 6. Community Resilience 7. State and National Leadership
Publication Date: 2009-12-02
By properly evaluating programs, recreation professionals can better understand the impact of their programs and, with data in hand, justify future investments. Applied Research and Evaluation Methods in Recreation helps students build the competencies they need in order to meet professional standards. Applied Research and Evaluation Methods in Recreation is the only text that integrates research, evaluation, and basic statistical analysis and links these concepts directly to the recreation field. Using a logical format and accessible language, the book provides students with the foundational knowledge they need in order to move through the research process. They'll explore the various types of research commonly used in the field (including qualitative, quantitative, and action research) and then learn about the steps involved in designing a project, from developing the research problem, reviewing literature, and identifying variables and hypotheses to defining the population to study, developing the instrumentation plan, and choosing the appropriate data-collection tools. Then they'll move on to evaluation concepts, including internal validity, data analysis, and reporting methods. Students will learn not only why the steps and concepts are important but also how they relate specifically to the field. Each chapter closes with features that help students apply what they've learned: a case study, exercises
ISBN: 0815347480 Publication Date: 2018-06-01
sciences (as a field) started and what the future might hold for both. The foremost scholars in our field dialogue, debate, critique, and reflect on leisure studies' progress and future. Authors consider and write about the key issues and controversies of the field, developments we should be celebrating, and directions of study we should be pursing. Scholars also consider research gaps that exist in leisure research, issues we should be thinking about, and where we are now in relation to where previous projections expected. Topics in this book include race, ethnicity, immigration, and leisure; 'risky' leisure research; critical leisure studies; leisure and social isolation; radical leisure; and post-qualitative radical ontology. The chapters were originally published as a special issue of Leisure Sciences.
Publication Date: 2012-09-13
diverse career paths and options. Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, Second Edition, is a textbook designed for the first undergraduate course in a recreation or leisure program. With its 21st-century views of recreation and leisure services, it indicates future directions in the field and offers diverse international perspectives. The second edition of Introduction to Recreation and Leisure - presents historical, philosophical, and social aspects of the industry; - offers fresh insights on 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; and - exposes students to a variety of career options and supports them as they explore their interests and prepare for challenging careers in one of the leading industries of the 21st century. Part I presents the history and philosophy of the field and its benefits to individuals and society. Part II introduces the sectors of the field and their delivery systems: parks, public recreation, nonprofit organizations, commercial recreation and tourism, therapeutic recreation, and unique groups. Part III presents the types of programming found in recreation and leisure services: sports; fitness, health, and wellness; outdoor and adventure recreation; and arts and culture. It includes a chapter on recreation and leisure as a profession and a chapter on international recreation. In the second edition of Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, invited experts from around the world offer their perspectives on the industry. These authors are emerging and leading professionals and eminent scholars in leisure education. The new edition includes a web resource that supports students in the classroom as well as in the online setting with ways to explore the foundation of recreation and leisure and its opportunities for careers.
Recreation and Employment
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a research database organized into three main sections: Industries and Careers, Plan Your Education, and Launch Your Career. The material draws from a range of authoritative sources, including the Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance.
What Recreation Workers Do
Recreation workers design and lead activities to help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun. They work with groups in summer camps, fitness and recreational sports centers, nursing care facilities, nature parks, and other settings. They may lead such activities as arts and crafts, sports, music, dramatics, or games.
Work Environment
Recreation workers are employed in a variety of settings, including recreation centers, parks, summer camps, and nursing and residential care facilities. Many workers spend much of their time being physically active in the outdoors.
How to Become a Recreation Worker
Education and training requirements for recreation workers vary with the type of job, Pay The median annual wage for recreation workers was $24,540 in May 2017.
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assistants, recreation facility monitors, adapted recreation assistants, group fitness leaders, lifeguard/water safety instructors, intramural sports officials and scorekeepers, climbing wall monitors, personal trainers, and website editors.
Conducting Recreation and Leisure Activities
Trends in Outdoor Recreation, Leisure, and Tourism by William C. Gartner; David W. Lime
explores the implications for public policy, planning, management and marketing. It is intended as supplementary reading for advanced students and is a useful reference tool.
ISBN: 0710211678 Publication Date: 2014
The contributions to this volume bring the sports field, the leisure centre and everyday leisure activities to a more central position within the sociological enterprise. Whether amateur or professional, sport contributes to wider relations of power, privilege and domination and this debate represents an important phase in the sociology of sport and leisure.
Publication Date: 1981-01-01
Certainly, a book of this type should not be limited to classroom use. It is hoped that its concepts and ideas can also be effectively used in staff development programs and in-service training, as well as by park and recreation boards, military installations, hospitals, conservation agencies, penal institutions, commercial recreation enterprises, colleges and university administrations, state departments, and other agencies concerned with recreation and park problems. What is important is that the problems a person is likely to encounter, and these are for the most part predictable, are those for which students and practitioners have been prepared. I attempt to combine practical with academic approaches to problem solving, offering both the theoretical and pragmatic viewpoints, combining these wherever possible. For these reasons, this book should be useful not only for teaching park and recreation students how to handle hypothetical problems systematically, but as an update and refresher for those involved with actual problems in agencies and organisations.
Dimensions of Leisure for Life by Human Kinetics Staff
ISBN: 9780736082884 Publication Date: 2010-07-26
From both an individual and a societal perspective, Dimensions of Leisure for Life guides students through a study of leisure as a multidisciplinary field. The book uses social sciences methods and current research, with examples from psychology, geography, anthropology, and sociology, to study leisure behavior. With contributions from 23 leading professors, the book examines the following: The concept of leisure, including the various ways in which it has been defined and described, the benefits associated with it, the scope of the leisure industry field, and the basis for studying leisure as a social science The impact of
Programming for Parks, Rec and Leisure Services (W/Cd) by Debra J. Jordan; Donald G. DeGraaf; Kathy H. DeGraaf
Publication Date: 2010-07-01
organizations to survive and prosper in the 21st century. This new edition of Programming for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services retains its user-friendly approach and servant leadership foundation. It includes updated material in all chapters, and additional material about social entrepreneurship and strategic planning. In addition, programmer profiles have also been added to each chapter to introduce students to recreation programmers in a variety of positions.
Historical Publications and Documents About Tourism and Leisure
University of Pennsylvania via the HathiTrust Includes a sizable title list with links to the fulltext of the publications included. (New York : A.S. Barnes and company, incorporated, 1934), also by Ethel Bowers (page images at
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
addressed from the play, recreation, and leisure perspective. That is the primary intent of Black Recreation: A Historical Perspective. Leisure and recreation activities are an important measure of quality of life of happiness, wealth, and health. Historical interpretation, accurately presented, can help give individuals a better sense of identity of who they are and how far they have come. Both minority and majority readers will benefit from broad-based analysis of the recreational activities and effects they had on American culture as a whole. A History of Leisure by Peter Borsay
Publication Date: 2006-02-28
and how does this relate to the present? To answer these questions, Peter Borsay examines the history of leisure in Britain over the past 500 years, analysing elements of both continuity and change. A History of Leisure - explores a range of pastimes, from festive culture and music to tourism and sport - emphasises a conceptual and critical approach, rather than a simple narrative history - covers a range of themes including economy, state, class, identities, place, space and time - treats the constituent parts of the British Isles as a fluid and dynamic amalgam of local and national cultures and polities. Authoritative and engaging, this text challenges conventional views on the history of leisure and suggests new approaches to the subject. Borsay draws upon the insights provided by a variety of disciplines alongside that of history - anthropology, the arts, geography and sociology - to offer an essential guide to this fascinating area of study. Spare Time in Texas by David G. McComb
from a new angle, David McComb starts from the premise that how people spend their leisure time may well reveal more about their true natures and interests than the work they do or their family connections. In this innovative book, McComb traces the history of various types of recreation in Texas, gathering significant insights into the characters of Texans from the pleasures they have pursued. Reflecting the frontier origins of Texas, McComb starts with the recreations that were most popular with men in a crude, still-developing society--drinking, gambling, and whoring. He goes on to show how, as Texas became more civilized, so did its diversions. He describes how Texans have connected with nature in parks and zoos; watched football and baseball in great stadiums such as the Astrodome and Cotton Bowl; discovered the pleasure of reading in public and university libraries; and enjoyed radio, TV, movies, and live theater in places such as Houston's Alley Theatre. This recreational history reveals that Texans are open-minded and generous; that they respect the land; oppose prostitution but indulge in gambling and drinking; support racial and gender rights; love zoos; champion libraries; take pride in theatrical productions; and adore sports.
Publication Date: 2003-09-30
two world wars, and finally to the arrival of the Internet. But Americans have always needed time for relaxation and recreation. This book describes how political, economic, and cultural events influenced the history and development of the leisure pursuits of Americans of different races and ethnic backgrounds during the 20th century. Readers learn about the opening of Disney World and the ever-popular auto vacation, as well as the laws, acts, and organizations that allowed leisure time and activities to become a permanent fixture in American culture. Other topics include the significance of the Model T Ford, the development of the 40-hour work week, and the lure of reality television shows. Sections include The Progressive Era and Reformers The War to End All Wars Black Death to Black Tuesday The Great Depression and the New Deal The Good War and the Aftermath Television, Teenagers, and Rock 'n Roll The Jet Age and Turbulence Yuppies, Star Wars, and MTV Generation 'X, ' the Internet, and Virtual Reality Organized chronologically, this book is ideal for high school students, college students, and the general public. It identifies the most popular games, sports, and hobbies of social groups ranging from the working class to the wealthy, along with their importance in American
Selected Recreation and Leisure Books (from Google Books)
Title Hobbies: Leisure and the Culture of Work in America Author Steven M. Gelber Edition illustrated, revised Publisher Columbia University Press, 1999 ISBN 0231504233, 9780231504232 Length 400 pages
Title Leisure, Sport and Tourism, Politics, Policy and Planning CABI tourism texts Author Anthony James Veal Edition illustrated Publisher CABI, 2010 ISBN 1845935233, 9781845935238 Length 460 pages Title Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, 3E Authors Tapps, Tyler, Wells, Mary Sara Edition illustrated Publisher Human Kinetics, 2018 ISBN 1492543128, 9781492543121 Length 496 pages
Title Recreation Facility Management: Design, Development, Operations, and Utilization Authors Richard F. Mull, Brent A. Beggs, Mick Renneisen Edition illustrated Publisher Human Kinetics, 2009 ISBN 0736070028, 9780736070027 Length 297 pages
Title Aviation and Tourism: Implications for Leisure Travel Editors Anne Graham, Andreas Papatheodorou, Peter Forsyth Edition reprint Publisher Routledge, 2016 ISBN 1317176766, 9781317176763 Length 408 pages
Title Decentring Leisure: Rethinking Leisure Theory Decentring Leisure: Rethinking Leisure Theory Volume 35 of Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society Volume 35 of Theory, culture & society Author Chris Rojek Edition illustrated, reprint Publisher SAGE, 1995 ISBN 0803988133, 9780803988132 Length 215 pages
Title Leisure Program Planning and Delivery Authors Ruth V. Russell, Lynn Marie Jamieson Edition illustrated Publisher Human Kinetics, 2008 ISBN 0736057331, 9780736057332 Length 252 pages
Title The Tourism and Leisure Experience: Consumer and Managerial Perspectives Aspects of Tourism Editors Dr. Michael Morgan, Dr. Peter Lugosi, Prof. J.R. Brent Ritchie Publisher Channel View Publications, 2010 ISBN 1845412036, 9781845412036 Length 264 pages
Title Illegal Leisure: The Normalization of Adolescent Recreational Drug Use Adolescence and society Authors Howard J. Parker, Howard Parker, Judith Aldridge, Fiona Measham Editors Judith Aldridge, Fiona Measham Edition illustrated, reprint Publisher Psychology Press, 1998 ISBN 0415158109, 9780415158107 Length 177 pages
Title Law for Recreation and Sport Managers Authors Doyice Cotten, John T. Wolohan Editors Doyice Cotten, John T. Wolohan Edition revised Publisher Kendall Hunt, 2003 ISBN 0787299685, 9780787299682 Length 675 pages
Title Serious Leisure: A Perspective for Our Time Author Robert A. Stebbins Publisher Transaction Publishers, 2011 ISBN 1412809770, 9781412809771 Length 176 pages
Title Leisure, Citizenship and Working-Class Men in Britain, 1850-1945 G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Series Studies in Popular Culture Author Brad Beaven Publisher Oxford University Press, 2009 ISBN 0719060281, 9780719060281 Length 272 pages
Title Leisure Education, Community Development, and Populations with Special Needs Cabi Series Editors Atara Sivan, Hillel Ruskin Publisher CABI, 2000 ISBN 0851999271, 9780851999272 Length 200 pages
Title Leisure Education, Community Development, and Populations with Special Needs Cabi Series Editors Atara Sivan, Hillel Ruskin Publisher CABI, 2000 ISBN 0851999271, 9780851999272 Length 200 pages
Title Dimensions of Leisure for Life: Individuals and Society Author Human Kinetics (Organization) Editor Human Kinetics (Organization) Edition illustrated Publisher Human Kinetics, 2010 ISBN 0736082883, 9780736082884 Length 372 pages
Title The Labour of Leisure: The Culture of Free Time Author Chris Rojek Publisher SAGE Publications, 2010 ISBN 1412945534, 9781412945530 Length 208 pages
Title Group Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure: Group Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure: Authors Timothy S. O'Connell, Brent Cuthbertson Edition illustrated Publisher Human Kinetics, 2009 ISBN 0736062874, 9780736062879 Length 195 pages
Title The Idea of Leisure: First Principles Author Robert A. Stebbins Publisher Transaction Publishers, 2011 ISBN 1412846579, 9781412846578 Length 142 pages
Title Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation-3rd Edition Authors Chelladurai, Packianathan, Kerwin, Shannon Edition illustrated Publisher Human Kinetics, 2017 ISBN 1492535850, 9781492535850 Length 408 pages
Title Leisure and Ancient Rome Author J. P. Toner Edition illustrated, reprint Publisher Wiley, 1995 ISBN 0745614329, 9780745614328 Length 198 pages
Title Work, Leisure and Well-being Authors John Trevor Haworth, Seppo E. Iso-Ahola Contributor EBSCOhost Edition illustrated Publisher Psychology Press, 1997 ISBN 0415017033, 9780415017039 Length 207 pages
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