Perspectives on Recreational Therapy provides perspectives on practice, offering the latest theoretical perspectives that support recreational therapy practice.

This book also gives perspectives on being a professional, exploring topics such as continuing education and ethics. It further gives perspectives related to the profession, with topics such as the historical development of recreational therapy, health care regulations and recreational therapy, and research in recreational therapy.

Beyond the higher education level, the editors have professional experience in recreational therapy as practitioner, researcher, and author. The contributors have taught recreational therapy at the higher education level. This book is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in recreational therapy. Its contents should also prove helpful to those practicing recreational therapy.