Sport and Leisure
No. of pages 48
Published: 2013
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"Sport and Leisure" by Geoff Barker explores the intricate relationship between sporting activities and leisure time across various cultures and periods. The book delves into how sports have evolved, reflecting societal changes and the impact of technology on leisure pursuits. It also examines the significance of sports in promoting physical health and community engagement while considering the challenges of commercialization and inequality in access to leisure activities. Throughout, Barker integrates historical context, personal anecdotes, and expert insights to reveal the transformative power of sport and leisure in enhancing quality of life and fostering social connections. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called In the Workplace .
There are 48 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2013 by ReadZone Books Limited .
Geoff Barker has been editing and writing books for both children and adults for more than 20 years. He is now a full-time author.
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