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AVEDON, E.M. – 1966
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…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Community Recreation Programs, Community Resources
Parker, Terry – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1974
In Scotland, outdoor education is seen as a combination of outdoor pursuits and environmental studies. The article describes various centres in the Edinburgh area, outdoor education expeditions, and programs, such as mountaineering, rock climbing, orienteering, and canoeing. (KM)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Natural Resources, Outdoor Education
Bane, David C., Jr., Ed.; And Others – 1978
The document offers proceedings of the First National Conference on Special Recreation for the handicapped which coincided with the dedication of White Oak Village/Mountwood Park (West Virginia), a recreational facility designed to serve as a national model for meeting the recreational needs of the handicapped. An introductory paper by E. Lehew…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Day Care, Disabilities, Parks
Download full textNesbitt, John A. – 1978
One of nine volumes in a series on recreation for the handicapped, the report examines new concepts and processes in special recreation. Among 10 topics considered are the following: goals of community recreation for the handicapped; delivery system; guidelines for management and development; local community leadership; planning, cooperation and…
Descriptors: Community Services, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Handicapped Children
Kraus, Richard – 1966
The role and status of the recreation professional, with emphasis on leadership methodology, is examined in this text. Examples of program activities, guides for the development of recreation programs, and a survey of the types of programs sponsored by a wide variety of public and voluntary agencies are provided. (SW)
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Leadership, Outdoor Education, Professional Personnel
Peer reviewedLehew, Edward; Lehew, Shirley – CEFP Journal, 1983
Describes White Oak Village in Mountwood Park in Wood County (West Virginia), a national demonstration model providing vacation and weekend outings for disabled persons from five states. Discusses White Oak Village's origins and development, local and federal support, goals, facilities, and activity programs. (RW)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Parks
Gold, Seymour M. – Parks and Recreation, 1980
Challenging the assumptions, concepts, and standards used to plan urban recreational programs is the key to their survival. They must, in the future, cater to a variety of personal interests and age groups and be designed in such a way as to provide maximum access to all citizens. (CJ)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Leisure Time, Program Development, Recreational Facilities
Thompson, Marie – 1983
The report describes the accomplishments of a swimming project to teach instructional objectives to deaf blind, severely-to-profoundly retarded students, using nonhandicapped high school and college students who were trained and paid as peer tutors. Tutors recieved hands-on as well as didactic training and were evaluated by means of pretests and…
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Leisure Education, Multiple Disabilities, Peer Teaching
Patterns of Behavioral Characteristics as Indicants of Recreation Preferences: A Canonical Analysis.
Granzin, Kent L.; Williams, Robert H. – Research Quarterly, 1978
Patterns of recreational preferences related to patterns of behavioral characteristics are discussed as factors to be considered in planning recreational programs. (JD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Leisure Time, Life Style, Participant Characteristics
Anastasio, E. R. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
Written program plans that state specific objectives and responsibilities will help ensure that patrons are provided with more than just a facility with equipment and supplies. Suggestions for developing specific activity plans are offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Leisure Time, Long Range Planning, Management by Objectives, Military Personnel
Orthner, Dennis K.; Smith, Suzanna D. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
A needs assessment program can help recreation managers recognize new and changing leisure interests and needs of the people they serve. This article reviews strategies that military services use in needs assessment programs. Issues encountered when conducting an assessment are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Individual Needs, Leisure Time, Military Personnel
Gilbert, Jim, Ed.; And Others – 1991
This conference proceedings record contains 17 papers concerning outdoor education, outdoor recreation programs, adventure education, and environmental education. Papers include: "Nature's University" (keynote speech on environmental ethics and outdoor education); "Mission '90" (a workshop on developing a mission statement for…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Higher Education
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock. Dept. of Park Administration and Landscape Architecture. – 1987
In the first section of this report, summaries are presented of the papers delivered at the General Session of the meeting of the Southwest Park and Recreation Training Institute. The topics were: (1) Risk Aspect of Parks and Recreation; (2) All You Need To Know about Boards and Commissions, but Were Afraid To Ask; (3) Leadership and…
Descriptors: Land Use, Landscaping, Legal Responsibility, Ornamental Horticulture
McLean, Christine; Spears, Charles R. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Community Services, Leisure Time, Program Design
Division of Manpower Development and Training. , BAVT. – 1969
This curriculum guide will aid administrators, supervisors, and teachers in post-high school institutions in planning and implementing programs designed to train recreation program leaders. Contents of the suggested 2-year curriculum cover: (1) background of the program, (2) general considerations such as selection of students, faculty, advisory…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Postsecondary Education, Program Development
