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Grossberger, Ellen; Fluharty, Anne – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1977
Using modified versions of games and sports, satisfying recreational programs can be organized in convalescent homes. (MM)
Descriptors: Games, Nursing Homes, Older Adults, Participant Satisfaction
Download full textKelsey, Craig; Gray, Howard – 1986
This document describes the citizen survey process as it relates to study of the parks and recreation field. A community parks and recreation survey consists of identifying the interests, desires, priorities and awareness factors of citizens regarding parks and recreation programs, resources, and facilities as well as the nature and frequency of…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Guidelines, Parks, Participant Satisfaction
Sternloff, Robert E. – Parks and Recreation, 1981
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)
Descriptors: Accountability, Evaluation Methods, Objectives, Participant Satisfaction
Peer reviewedPetrie, Pat; Poland, Gill – Children & Society, 1998
Used interviews to examine mothers' satisfaction with London play services provided specifically for disabled school children and those provided for children in general. Found a high level of satisfaction, with play services seen as providing respite and benefits such as play, companionship, and varied experiences for children. Problems included…
Descriptors: Children, Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Mother Attitudes
Emory, Pam – Parks and Recreation, 1979
The activities in a program involving adults over the age of 60 and junior high school students are described. (JD)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Junior High School Students, Older Adults, Participant Satisfaction
Bauch, Joel R. – 1999
Many directors of college recreational programs are feeling pressure for increased accountability in the face of shrinking financial resources and increased demand for services. One method of providing that accountability and learning about the strengths and weaknesses of services offered is by assessing the level of client satisfaction. Developed…
Descriptors: College Programs, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Higher Education
Vogl, Robert L.; And Others – 1975
According to participants at Northern Illinois' Spring Colloquium on Adventure Education, adventure programs can spark enthusiasm, inspire vision, and bring to the level of consciousness the underlying questions of life and meaning. Such programs can prepare people to seek adventure safely and without damage to the environment and can be defined…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Programs, Expectation
BIRENBAUM, ARNOLD; SCHWARTZ, ARTHUR L. – 1966
THE MAJOR OBJECTIVE OF THIS 3-YEAR RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECT WAS TO TEST THE FEASIBILITY OF EXTENDING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMUNITY WORK AGENCIES IN NEW YORK TO INCLUDE THE MENTALLY RETARDED. THE 13 PARTICIPATING GROUP WORK AGENCIES RECEIVED FINANCIAL SUPPORT WAS WELL AS CONSULTATIVE, INTAKE, AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SERVICES FROM…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Agency Role, Children
