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Peterson, Carol Ann – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
The handicapped share with others the right to the pursuit of happiness based upon individual choice, rather than prescribed program offerings or staff-determined interest areas, and thus should have the option of participating in high risk recreational activities. (MJB)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Disabilities, Individual Needs, Individualized Programs
Conrad, C. Carson – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Facts and figures about the growth of the physical fitness phenomenon in the United States are discussed. Millions participate in physical fitness activities and programs, and billions are spent on fitness. Better leadership, facilities, and programs are available than ever before. (PP)
Descriptors: Exercise, Expenditures, Life Style, National Norms
Peer reviewedPuckett, John R.; Ford, H. Thomas, Jr. – Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1981
The Piers-Harris Children's Self-concept Scale was administered to 224 third- and fourth-grade boys, before and after five weeks of participation or nonparticipation in recreation-league team sports. Pretest scores indicated significant differences in favor of participants, while posttest scores showed no significant differences resulting from the…
Descriptors: Children, Community Recreation Programs, Comparative Testing, Elementary School Students
Anderson, Jenny; Harris, Ian – Horizons, 1998
Maritime Leisure Research, Southampton Institute (United Kingdom) surveyed 5000 schools, colleges, voluntary clubs, and other organizations concerning youth opportunities to participate in water sports: canoeing, sailing, waterskiing, rowing, and windsurfing. Surveys examined youth participation; first-time experiences; provider characteristics,…
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Athletic Coaches, Clubs, Foreign Countries
Direct linkSkille, Eivind Asrum; Waddington, Ivan – European Physical Education Review, 2006
This article examines the "alternative" sport and physical activities provided by the Sports City Programme (SCP) in Norway, which are designed to attract more young people (especially inactive young people) to take part in physical activities. In particular, it examines whether these "alternative" sports have been more…
Descriptors: Working Class, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes
Aldridge, Fiona – 2002
Participation in sport or fitness activities in Great Britain was examined through a survey of more than 6,000 adults throughout Great Britain. As of April 2001, 35% of adults surveyed were currently participating in sport or fitness activities. Those most likely to participate in sport or fitness activities were male, young, in high social…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Athletics, Definitions
