A recreational program designed to teach constructive use of leisure time is described. (JD)

Lists 17 professional organizations in the outdoor industry and briefly describes 6 of them: American Camping Association, American Canoe Association, American Mountain Guides Association, Association of College Unions International, Association for Experiential Education, and Christian Camping International. Includes membership, publications,…

The article discusses ways that recreation and parks programs could and should serve the Hispanic community and includes descriptions of religious and cultural activities of this ethnic group. (CB)

A swimming program with effective student placement has been designed in Colorado Springs. The beginner level established by the American Red Cross is further broken down to accommodate children under the age of five. Use of computer facilities will assist in accurate program enrollment/completion records. (CJ)

Employee services and recreation programs have been gaining in popularity since the late nineteenth century. The focus of these programs has varied from team sports to aerobics. This article traces the employee services movement and suggests trends for the future. (DF)

The question of how close a recreation program approximates the original objective of the programer can only be answered by extensive evaluation. The true value of the total recreation program may be determined by evaluating the benefit of a recreation program to the participant. (JN)

Park and recreation professionals are facing a dual challenge: to offer comprehensive recreation programs for all ages and income levels; and to establish trends, providing opportunities for development and assimilation of new skills and interests into the public's repertoire of leisure activities. (Author)

The use of recreational sports as a less competitive alternative to intramurals is described. The background for development of such a program at the University of Pittsburgh is presented, along with an outline of its benefits. (JMF)

A program is described that provides physical therapy and a wide variety of activities for the handicapped. (JD)

Suggestions are made for developing a day care center for older adults who have some physical impairment. (JD)

Regular participation in out-of-school time activities is associated with benefits for children. However, children cannot reap the benefits of program participation if they do not attend programs in the first place. This brief focuses on ways in which out-of-school time programs can improve the attendance and retention of children and youth in…

Intramurals have been a part of elementary and secondary schools since the early part of this century. Intramurals are considered to be an important part of the educational process. Often many schools offer traditional intramural activities, such as basketball, softball, tennis, and volleyball. The purpose of this session is to present new and…

This publication is devoted to five major topic issues selected from articles first published in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The volume begins with the theme of the individual in the recreation experience. It next reviews the role of leisure and recreation within the basic unit of society, the family. The third area of…

This book is written for the parks and recreation practitioner and the municpal manager who has the overall responsibility for program operations and for preparing proposals for external funding. The marketing plan targets such groups as the municipal director of parks and recreation, city managers, outdoor recreation specialists, and nature…

A behaviorally anchored rating scale serves as a foundation for an effective human performance resources management system. Suggestions for developing an evaluation form for seasonal park and recreation employees are discussed. (DF)