This is a student resource in recreation and leisure. Recreation and leisure is a thriving industry with phenomenal growth, tremendous potential and diverse career paths and options. "Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, Second Edition", is a textbook designed for first-year students on either recreation or leisure courses. Its modern views of recreation and leisure services indicate future directions in the field and offers diverse international perspectives. The new edition includes a web resource that supports students in the classroom as well as online and outlines ways to explore the subject of recreation and leisure and its career opportunities.