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Download full textNeal, Larry L. – 1993
This workshop presentation on international curriculums in the field of parks, recreation, leisure, cultural services, and travel/tourism comments that the literature is replete with articles addressing what the field is about, but not about curriculum issues, models, and structure. It reports an international survey of 12 college educators…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Higher Education, International Education, International Programs
Robertson, Sue – 1994
This paper describes a developing outdoor adventure program for at-risk adolescents in Cheltenham and Gloucester City (England). The program builds on a partnership between Youth Service, the schools, and other agencies, and aims to make contact with young people aged 13-17 at risk of drifting into crime; to provide appropriate experiences,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adventure Education, At Risk Persons, Counseling
Weiser, Tracy Ellen – 1983
A therapeutic recreation program in the Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland, for 24 emotionally handicapped students (grades 5 through 12) provides extended day services within a public school setting. The program was designed to meet seven goals: providing structured activities beyond the regular school day, reinforcing the students'…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Extended School Day
Dunn, 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)
Cardinal, Bradley J. – 1990
To avoid the "old wine" of the past and move toward the future, physical education professionals will have to document what they do and change the way they package and deliver it. In 1975 Public Law 93-641 was passed and a report of the U.S. Surgeon General was released which called for health promotion and disease prevention. The report…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Health Promotion, Higher Education, Physical Education
Morris, Judson H., Jr. – 1988
This paper examines the organization, planning, development, and staging of foot races, bicycle races, or multi-event competitions as fund raisers for public or private groups in rural areas. Local businesses often assist in sponsoring such events in order to get free advertising and make money from newcomers drawn to the event. Organizers must be…
Descriptors: Athletics, Bicycling, Community Development, Community Recreation Programs
Poff, Raymond A.; Calvin, David A.; Stuessy, Thomas L. – 2001
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…
Descriptors: Courses, Educational Cooperation, Higher Education, Outdoor Education
