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Chrisman, Dorothy – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
This experiment in developing badminton skills in senior citizens illustrates the many possibilities for athletics in the aging community. (LH)
Descriptors: Athletics, Exercise (Physiology), Lifetime Sports, Older Adults
Council of Europe, Strasbourg (France). – 1985
The following papers were prepared for a seminar on sport for older people: (1) "Gerontological Aspects of Physical Exercise" (Eino Heikkinen); (2) "Sporting Activities in the Individual Life from the View of Older Persons" (Henning Allmer); (3) "Reasons Why Decision-Makers Should Urge Old People to Practise Physical and Sporting Activities"…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aerobics, Exercise, Foreign Countries
Download full textBarry, Patricia E., Ed. – 1976
This book contains descriptions of secondary school physical education programs. The programs described fall into the following categories: (1) career/leadership programs, (2) contract/individualized instruction programs, (3) elective physical education programs, (4) motivational programs, (5) outdoor/environmental programs, (6)…
Descriptors: Career Planning, Environmental Education, Individualized Instruction, Lifetime Sports
McNeely, Simon – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1980
UNESCO has given serious attention to the contribution that physical education and sport can make to the life enrichment of the people of the world. The developing nations, in particular, regard the expansion of lifelong opportunity for participation in physical education and sport to be among their highest national aspirations. (JN)
Descriptors: Athletics, Conferences, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Goldstein, Judith E. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Women ranging in age from 10 to 80 tell how the challenge of participation in strenuous sports and outdoor activities has contributed to their sense of accomplishment and personal growth. Activities of three groups which specialize in outdoor activities for women are also described. (PP)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Disabilities, Females, Individual Development
Bozzo, Robert; And Others – 1982
This report presents an assessment and comparison of the nature and extent of general population, employee, and school fitness programs. Chapter I provides an overview of the research effort and the research questions developed as a framework for delineating issues to be examined. Chapter II identifies the generic approach used to examine the…
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Fringe Benefits, Higher Education
Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Office of Instructional Services. – 1981
Based on Georgia Department of Education standards, this guide is designed to provide secondary school physical educators with a framework for a comprehensive and adaptable instructional program. The first two chapters explain the philosophy behind the program and suggest implementation procedures within the school physical education department. A…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Curriculum Development, Dance
