Table of Contents

Part 1. Foundations of Recreation and Leisure; Chapter 2. History of Recreation; Chapter 3. Philosophy and Leisure; Chapter 4. Leisure and Recreation for Individuals in Society; Part II. Leisure and Recreation as a Multifaceted Delivery System; Chapter 5. Leisure Service Delivery Systems; Chapter 6. Parks and Protected Areas in Canada and the United States; Chapter 12. Leisure and Recreation Across the Life Span; Part III. Delivering Recreation and Leisure Services; Chapter 13. Program Delivery System; Chapter 14. Recreational Sport Management; Chapter 15. Health, Wellness, and Quality of Life.

About the Author

Human Kinetics is the premier publisher in the physical activity field, producing innovative and informative consumer books and media. Human Kinetics is based in Champaign, Illinois, with offices in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Since 1974, Human Kinetics has focused on making a positive difference in the quality of life of every human being by promoting physical activity through information.