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Status of Older Adult Physical Activity Programs in Illinois.

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Heitmann, Helen M. – Physical Educator, 1984

Physical fitness and recreation programs can be a deterrent to premature aging. State-funded physical activity programs for older adults in Illinois offer minimal benefits due to volunteer and untrained personnel. Results of this study are presented. (DF)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Educational Gerontology, Older Adults, Physical Activity Level

Colorado Rural Recreation Director's Project.

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Long, Patrick T.; Kraus, Barbara – Rural Educator, 1983

The Colorado Rural Recreation Director's Project, based on a 1981 national survey identifying recreation/leisure needs of rural Americans, provided summer recreation for 11 western Colorado rural communities. Clinics in New Games, frisbee, hackisac, and tennis were given. Successful networking of resources by all involved parties produced positive…

Descriptors: Community Involvement, Needs Assessment, Physical Recreation Programs, Program Content