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Direct linkCarson, Linda M. – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2004
The creation of multifaceted, multigenerational programs in college communities could create a ripple effect of advocacy for physical education with students and parents becoming agents for change in their own families, communities, cultures, and professions. This article describes community-based physical activity programs at West Virginia…
Descriptors: Physical Recreation Programs, Physical Education, Intergenerational Programs, Program Descriptions
Walsh, Edward R. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
Organized recreation has become competitive and overstructured in today's society. Children are pushed into many activities where they must excel rather than simply enjoy. Recreation professionals can reexamine agency priorities to help ensure that play is satisfying for children. (DF)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Competition, Elementary Secondary Education, Leisure Time
Feigley, David A. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1980
An account is given of a highly successful sports, health, and recreation exhibit run by Rutgers University (New Jersey) in a public shopping mall. Organization and entertainment were the keynotes of the success. (LH)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Demonstration Programs, Demonstrations (Educational), Human Services
Piscopo, John – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
The individual needs and capabilities of older adults engaged in a physical activities program are discussed. (LH)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Individual Differences, Older Adults, Physical Activity Level
Download full textPresident's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Washington, DC. – 1988
This handbook on employee fitness program describes the benefits of developing physical recreation programs in the workplace. Descriptions are offered of various successful programs and their impact on employee health and job performance. (JD)
Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship, Job Satisfaction, Personnel Policy
Peer reviewedKelley, E. James; And Others – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Describes a program now operating in a Pennsylvania school district to provide coaches with minimum competencies in athletic training and sports medicine. (JW)
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Injuries
Mueller, C. E.; Oatey, Jennifer Sue – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1980
The components of a prescription physical fitness program include a physical examination, fitness and dietary assessment, consultations to determine the fitness and diet prescriptions, instructional sessions, and periodic reviews of the individual's prescription. (CJ)
Descriptors: Dietetics, Exercise, Higher Education, Physical Activities
Gorecki, Jennifer J. – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2004
Over-the-Line is a striking/fielding game designed from the perspective of the Games for Understanding tactical model to serve as an alternative to traditional kickball, softball, and baseball. Over-the-Line can be modified for developmental appropriateness and tasks can increase in complexity as tactical awareness is attained. This article shares…
Descriptors: Game Theory, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Recreation Programs
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
Stenger, Leslie A.; Smith, Christel M. – 1985
This monograph describes some of the physical, sociological, and psychological characteristics of older adults, identifies their needs, and outlines the role of the health, physical education, recreation and dance (HPRD) professionals in meeting these needs. The first section clarifies various theories on the aging process and the classification…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Dance, Exercise, Health Needs
Peer reviewedCooper, Kenneth H.; Collingwood, Thomas R. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1984
Successful corporate fitness programs contain several elements: participant compliance, program models and program elements that are applied systematically, and organizational commitment to the concept. Guidelines for observing effectiveness of health programs are given. (DF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods, Health Education, Health Programs
Cleland, Donna – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1980
The goal of Costa Rica's Department of Physical Education and Sports is the "utilization of sport, physical education, and recreation as instruments of socialization and contribution to the improved health of Costa Ricans." (JN)
Descriptors: Athletics, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Barry, 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
McKeta, Bob; And Others – Parks and Recreation, 1991
The article describes morale, welfare, and recreation programs and activities developed by professionally trained civilians for U.S. service personnel stationed in the Persian Gulf. Army, Navy, and Marine service personnel responded overwhelmingly to programs that allowed them to stay physically fit, participate in activities, write, draw, and…
Descriptors: Adults, Armed Forces, Health Promotion, Mental Health
