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Aryal, Chuda Nath; And Others – 1984
Focusing generally on non-formal education for adolescents and youth, this symposium provides a paper that describes an approach to introducing family-life education to Malaysian youth, and also two abstracts: the first suggests a conceptual model for providing education and training appropriate to adolescents, and the second discusses from a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Family Life Education
Download full textDunn, Diana; And Others – 1983
Three speeches presented at a panel discussion on the future of recreation and leisure education in higher education are printed in this booklet. Richard Kirchner in a speech entitled, "Responsible Responses to Revolutions in Higher Education," offers reflections on the past and present status of college and university recreational programs, and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Programs, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society)
Grossman, Arnold H. – 1989
This book is directed primarily to the managers of recreation and leisure service organizations. Part 1 covers making and implementing policies. The focus is on the executive's role in policy making and developing and implementing personnel policies as the foundation of personnel management. Handling the problem of acquired immune deficiency…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Human Services, Leisure Time, Organizational Communication
Fisher, Charles E., Ed.; And Others – 1986
Twenty-five papers are presented in this monograph. Topics covered in this conference included: (1) recreational program administration and management; (2) recreational facilities; (3) non-credit instruction; (4) fitness; (5) sport clubs; (6) operation and program; (7) extramural sports; (8) professional development; (9) leadership; (10) outdoor…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Physical Fitness, Professional Development
Stephens, Suzanne – Progressive Architecture, 1975
The center--planned, funded, and run by Indians--proclaims an emerging pride in the Indian heritage, at the same time providing a place for ceremonial, cultural, social, and recreational activities. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Architectural Character, Building Design
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Shawnee Mission, KS. – 1978
This statistical report on collegiate sports and recreational programs in the United States provides information on the period from 1957 to 1977. Student participation in intercollegiate and intramural sports, physical education activities, recreational activities and women's intercollegiate athletics are described. Information is also provided on…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Educational Finance, Higher Education
Coster, Kathy; Webb, Barbara – 1979
Designed for presentation by library staff, activity directors, or service organization representatives, this manual and its supplement outline ways to make effective use of the materials provided or available, provide discussion and follow-up guidelines, and include directions for using film and slide projectors and cassette players. A typical…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Educational Gerontology, Library Personnel
American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Washington, DC. – 1966
SPECIAL EDUCATORS, PHYSICAL EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS CAN PROVIDE RECREATION FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED AND THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS IN A RECREATIONAL PROGRAM ARE CONSIDERED. OBJECTIVES OF PLAY AND OF RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTRUCTION ARE…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Creative Activities, Exceptional Child Education, Handicrafts
Littman, Karen G. – 1979
The report presents a competency based instruction approach for training providers of preschool recreation programs for both handicapped and nonhandicapped children. Seven training modules are presented, each module listing particular learning objectives in behavioral terms, along with suggested learning activities (such as readings and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Competency Based Teacher Education, Disabilities, Preschool Education
Nesbitt, John A. – 1979
Based on a presentation given at the 1974 National Conference on Commercial Recreation for Disabled People, the paper examines the role of commercial recreation in the lives of the handicapped. Examples of commercial recreation enterprises are listed for equipment, goods and products; recreation centers, services, and schools; entertainment;…
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Community Resources, Disabilities, Handicapped Children
PDF pending restorationKEIM, WILLIAM A.; AND OTHERS – 1967
A 27-ITEM QUESTIONNAIRE WAS SENT TO JUNIOR COLLEGES IN FIVE TYPES OF DISTRICTS TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICES. SIXTY USABLE RESPONSES WERE RECEIVED. THE TYPES OF DISTRICT WERE 1-CAMPUS INDEPENDENT, MULTI-CAMPUS INDEPENDENT, JOINT JUNIOR COLLEGE, SINGLE-CAMPUS UNIFIED, AND MULTI-CAMPUS UNIFIED. DATA FROM THE SURVEY INCLUDED (1)…
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Community Services, Cultural Activities, Higher Education
Sager, William H. – 1975
Title I of Public Law 92-512, the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, is popularly known as the Revenue Sharing Act. It provides for payments of approximately $30.2 billion to over 38,000 general units of governments, the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and approximately 350 Indian tribes and Alaskan native villages. Revenue…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Federal State Relationship, Grants
National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC. – 1969
The categorical sections of the proposed program for outdoor recreation research are (1) principal findings and recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences, (2) the social and behavioral dimensions of outdoor recreation, (3) the economics of outdoor recreation, and (4) the operation of recreation service systems. Among the specific topics…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Economic Research, Information Sources, Outdoor Education
Palmer, N. J. – 1969
A report is given of Project Alpine, two summer pilot programs in outdoor education sponsored by the Mesa Public Schools of Arizona. The report outlines the duties of camp personnel and includes an instruction sheet used by camp counselors. Various activities held for the campers (boys and girls from both upper elementary and secondary grades) are…
Descriptors: Camping, Coeducation, Elementary School Students, Handicrafts
Athletic Inst., Chicago, IL. – 1963
The main purpose of this book is to provide directional pointers on the reasons for and ways of developing and integrating several program areas in the field of recreation. Suggestions are given on the uses of the book by persons involved with or interested in recreation. The book provides a composite picture of the major aspects, kinds, and forms…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Athletics, Dance, Drama
