Resources

The Leisure Studies Association (LSA) is a multi-disciplinary communication and dissemination forum for researchers, practitioners and students involved in all areas of leisure studies and its many related areas of interest. It aims to foster research and stimulate exchange of ideas, to promote interest in the subject and advance education, and to encourage debate through publications including its journal, Leisure Studies.

The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS) was established to develop transnational educational initiatives in tourism and leisure. ATLAS provides "a forum to promote staff and student exchange, transnational research and to facilitate curriculum and professional development".

The Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL) is the professional membership body for sport, parks and leisure industry professionals. ISPAL was formed in January 2007 by the amalgamation of The Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management (ILAM) and The National Association of Sports Development (NASD). ISPAL aims to provide support, advocacy and professional development for those involved in the sports, parks and leisure industries.

The Sector Skills Council for Leisure is People 1st.

The QAA Subject Benchmark Statement outlines the curriculum for Leisure.

ISPAL also provide a fact sheet What is Leisure? (141kb .pdf) that outlines a definition of leisure and includes information on trends, the role of leisure and employment in the industry. See also The Sport, Parks and Leisure Industry - Some Key Facts Part 1(287kb .pdf) and The Sport, Parks and Leisure Industry - Some Key Facts Part 2 (215kb .pdf).

The SPRIG website features a downloadable guide to finding educational resources relating to leisure.

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