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Shirley, Dennis – Parks and Recreation, 1980
The effectiveness of using a computer to identify problems, allocate resources, and plan expansion in recreational programs is discussed. (JD)
Descriptors: Computers, Program Administration, Program Budgeting, Recreational Programs
Simpson, Scott J. – Parks and Recreation, 1980
A swimming program with effective student placement has been designed in Colorado Springs. The beginner level established by the American Red Cross is further broken down to accommodate children under the age of five. Use of computer facilities will assist in accurate program enrollment/completion records. (CJ)
Descriptors: Information Systems, Parent Influence, Preschool Children, Program Administration
Peer reviewedStewart, Ralph E. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1985
Intramural recreational sports directors from 117 universities were surveyed to obtain information about the status and trends in administration and activities of their intramural-recreational programs. Program personnel, administrative control, revenue sources, and activities are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Higher Education, Intramural Athletics, Program Administration
Moss, Jim – Outdoor Network Newsletter, 1991
The staff of an outdoor recreational or adventure program inadvertently, through its actions, may plant the idea of a lawsuit in an injured participant's mind. Lawsuits may be avoided by continuing the relationship of trust developed in the program and by helping the injured party get back to normal life or even rejoin the program. (SV)
Descriptors: Accidents, Adventure Education, Court Litigation, Helping Relationship
Peer reviewedPriest, Louise – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1983
Rising energy costs and staff reductions pose problems for those who direct aquatic programs for the disabled. At the same time, aquatics programs for the disabled are increasing in number, broadening in scope, and offering new opportunities for research and development of materials. (PP)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Trends, Energy Conservation, Program Administration
Borbas, Clifford – Camping Magazine, 1989
Describes system to help camp administrators assure that hired trip leaders maintain high standards. Details suggestions including: written procedures regarding trip conduct; cultivating sense of responsibility within leaders for trips; using lists to plan trips; and using trip logs. Includes 12 steps for successful trip camping program. (TES)
Descriptors: Camping, Employee Responsibility, Guidelines, Leadership Training
Bullock, Charles C. – Parks and Recreation, 1982
A symbolic interactionist approach to evaluation views the evaluator as an observer of group behavior in which individual action aligns with collective action. The evaluator attempts to discover what is actually going on in the program being evaluated. Though the interactionist approach frees the program manager from having to articulate goals, it…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Group Behavior
