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Burton, Diane E. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1977
Tips are given by an experienced leader on how to plan an evening of square dancing. (MJB)
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Dance, Program Development, Recreational Activities
Hattlestad, Neil W. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
Physical activities suitable for older adults are described. (JD)
Descriptors: Athletics, Gerontology, Older Adults, Physical Activities
White, Brian – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
Presented is a conceptualization of risk recreation based upon stress-producing outdoor pursuits requiring a participant response to chosen landscape challenges. Emphasis is less upon risk and more upon response to graded stress situations. (MJB)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Conceptual Schemes, Outdoor Education, Physical Activities
Newcombe, Judith Patten – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1977
The Richmond Volleyball Association is an example of a meaningful sports program offered to urban school children and developed as a result of individual physical education student interest. (MJB)
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Physical Activities, Physical Education, Program Development
McAvoy, Leo – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
Existing university and college degree programs in recreation, park, and leisure services are in a logical position to support risk recreation programming, by providing necessary training in outdoor recreation leadership. In addition, private educational organizations and community organizations provide opportunities for such training. (Author/MJB)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Leadership Training, Legal Responsibility, Outdoor Education
Zeigler, Earle F. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
Sport and physical education is emerging from old traditions in the United States. Several problems that need to be dealt with in the field are discussed including professional preparation, the role of women, a commitment to research, a change in terminology, and the professionalizing of the field. (JMF)
Descriptors: Athletics, Opinions, Physical Activities, Physical Education
Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1975
This article presents suggested policies to help administrators of athletics, physical education, and intramural programs as they seek to provide leadership to the club sports movement on their campuses. (RC)
Descriptors: Athletics, Clubs, Colleges, Higher Education
Mobley, Tony A. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1980
The planning of leisure time activities for college students should consider the academic as well as athletic traditions of the institution. It is important that one consider the traditional mission of the institution, involving instruction, research, and service, in determining the role of leisure. (CJ)
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Intramural Athletics, Leisure Time
Piscopo, John – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
The individual needs and capabilities of older adults engaged in a physical activities program are discussed. (LH)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Individual Differences, Older Adults, Physical Activity Level