Leisure Program Planning and Delivery

Support community wellness by implementing successful recreation programming.

At its core, Leisure Program Planning and Delivery, Second Edition With Web Resource, recognizes the power of leisure to enhance the health and well-being of both individuals and the community. Students will learn how to plan and implement recreation programming in a variety of settings, culminating in the development of a programming portfolio. In addition, recreation and leisure practitioners will find this resource valuable in preparing for Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification.

Much has changed in the field of leisure services since the release of the first edition. The revised and updated second edition of Leisure Program Planning and Delivery features a wealth of new content:

• New insights and trends on how people engage in leisure time—and how leisure affects one's sense of purpose
• Updated principles regarding recreation programming—including customer service and satisfaction, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability
• Expanded discussions on equitable access, facility locations, and serving marginalized communities
• Insights on key areas of leisure services, including an expanded interest in overall wellness and well-being
• Technological advancements, including online registration systems and data collection tools, used to conduct needs assessments, enhance customer service, and inform marketing, grant writing, and program improvement initiatives
• Essential information on risk management and on emergency planning and response

The text is divided into four parts, covering the foundations of programming, planning preparations, program implementation, and program evaluation. In addition, the text introduces students to the 9 key areas of leisure services—sports, fitness, and well-being; aquatics; fine arts; crafts; music; hobbies; outdoors, nature, and adventure; travel and tourism; and community and enrichment activities—and the wide range of programming options and career opportunities available within this dynamic and rewarding field.

Each chapter contains at least one case study; these case studies represent a variety of settings and are based on real agencies sponsoring real programs. Included online resources prepare students to apply classroom concepts to professional settings, highlighted by a semester-long project requiring students to create their own programming portfolio, building on assignments provided in each chapter of the textbook.

Recreation and leisure activities play a crucial role in supporting emotional, physical, and social well-being in local communities and around the world. Leisure Program Planning and Delivery, Second Edition, prepares students to plan, implement, and evaluate these valuable programs across all areas of leisure services.