High-stakes testing combined with the notion that indoor and outdoor spontaneous play are a "waste of time" have contributed to the condition known as "play deprivation". This paper defines the term play deprivation and explores its negative effects on children and adults. Negative effects resulting from play deprivation…

The planning of leisure time activities for college students should consider the academic as well as athletic traditions of the institution. It is important that one consider the traditional mission of the institution, involving instruction, research, and service, in determining the role of leisure. (CJ)

Suggestions are listed for athletic coaches to develop and use media contacts in television, radio, and newspapers to promote athletic programs. The main concepts are: (1) know your media contacts, and let them know that you are available for questioning; (2) know the kinds of information they want; (3) be aware of and observe deadlines; (4) show…

PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTS WERE CONDUCTED ON PUPILS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THE PUPILS SELECTED WERE ADMINISTERED THE YOUTH FITNESS TEST, AND THE RESULTS REPRESENTED THE BEST AVAILABLE DATA IN THE FIELD. THE RESULTS WERE CODED AND STATISTICAL ANALYSES MADE. THE GENERAL CONCLUSION DRAWN FROM THE RESULTS INDICATED THAT THE PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL OF…

When applied to campus recreation programs, the concept of enterprise and entrepreneurial activity has proven successful with students as well as accepted by university officials. Service delivery models at three midwestern universities are analyzed. In each case a somewhat autonomous small business enterprise operates within the larger program.…

Reduced work loads, increased technology, and higher economic standards have produced the problems associated with the disposal and use of leisure time. Education must assume a major role in providing future adults with the attitudes and skills necessary to enable them to make wise use of their leisure time. This document contains a review of the…

The relationship between Indiana University Outdoor Adventures (IUOA) and the Indiana University Department of Recreation and Park Administration began in the early 1980s with the department providing IUOA with lists of potential graduate-assistant employees. If a graduate assistant was hired, IUOA paid the student a stipend and the department…

IN A DISCUSSION OF RECREATION AND MENTAL RETARDATION, RECREATION AND ITS ROLE IN PROVIDING ENJOYMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LET OFF STEAM, RESOLVE CONFLICTS, AND IMPROVE FEELINGS OF PERSONAL WORTH ARE DEFINED. THE IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION IN PREVENTING MOTOR RETARDATION AND PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS IN THE MENTALLY RETARDED IS…