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Sport and Recreation in Canadian History
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 441

Sport and Recreation in Canadian History

Serving as a foundation for critical discussion about the importance of the past, Sport and Recreation in Canadian History covers the historical events, people, and moments that shape Canadian sport in the present and future. While this text focuses on sport and recreation practices on these lands now claimed by Canada, it is set within a larger historical context of interconnecting social and cultural practices to speak to the sustained tensions, complexities, and contradictions prevalent in Canadian society. The editor, Dr. Carly Adams, and her 17 contributing experts from across Canada bring the latest research in all areas of Canadian sport history to life and present a thorough look at ...

Handbook of Leisure, Physical Activity, Sports, Recreation and Quality of Life
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 450

Handbook of Leisure, Physical Activity, Sports, Recreation and Quality of Life

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2018-05-23
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  • Publisher: Springer

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.

Sports & Recreation Fads
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 414

Sports & Recreation Fads

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2013-12-16
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  • Publisher: Routledge

True to the spirit of the all-American athlete and our society's seemingly endless pursuit of and passion for leisure activities is Sports & Recreation Fads. This readable and fascinating reference book highlights some of the most notable as well as some long-forgotten pastimes and personalities. Sporting and recreation events have thrived in the United States for more than two centuries. Just about every sport and recreation embraced from Colonial America to the present has had its faddish aspects. The fascinating introduction provides a basic understanding of the importance of fads in the development of sports and recreation. No book on sports fads would be complete without several chapter...

Managing Risk in Sport and Recreation
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 410

Managing Risk in Sport and Recreation

"Managing Risk in Sport and Recreation includes numerous forms, checklists, and documentation strategies as well as safety questionnaires for each of the sports covered. This lawyer-created toolkit will help you take the necessary steps to reduce injuries, decrease lawsuits, and pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses in your programs. All of the forms and checklists are also reproduced on a CD-ROM included with the book so you can easily access and use them when needed."--BOOK JACKET.

Community-based Rehabilitation
  • Language: en

Community-based Rehabilitation

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2010
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Sport and Recreation in Canadian History
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 441

Sport and Recreation in Canadian History

"Sport and Recreation in Canadian History is a comprehensive textbook which provides an examination of events, documents, and pivotal moments that contributed to the development of sport in Canada. Content ranges from indigenous recreation, and the integration of British culture. It moves to the emergence of organized sport and national sport organizations, and their impact on how sport is viewed across the country. Amateur and professional sport is covered in detail and finally the globalization of Canadian sport and its expansion and position on the international stage"--

Campus Recreational Sports Facilities
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 298

Campus Recreational Sports Facilities

Campus Recreational Sports Facilities covers the entire process of building a facility, from initial planning through design, construction, and move-in. Recreational sport directors, architects, and other experts provide construction options and share industry standards, guidelines, procedures, and more to help you navigate this complex process.

Fundamentals of Safety in Army Sports and Recreation
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 40

Fundamentals of Safety in Army Sports and Recreation

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1981
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Sport, Recreation and Play
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 36

Sport, Recreation and Play

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2004
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  • Publisher: UNICEF

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Sports Management and Administration
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 296

Sports Management and Administration

This text should provide knowledge for those working in the field of sports administration and development by outlining management principles and procedures, examining the various structures and organizations involved.

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