The use of recreational sports as a less competitive alternative to intramurals is described. The background for development of such a program at the University of Pittsburgh is presented, along with an outline of its benefits. (JMF)

Recreation programs should provide experiences which feed and care for the indispensable human impulse to play. Campus recreation programs need to tinker with traditional formats and provide program alternatives. (CJ)

A recreational program with the components of an intramural sports program, informal recreational sports, and club sports, provides students with varied satisfying experiences: wholesome fun, improvement of sport skills, fellowship, and acquisition of lifelong leisure skills. (CJ)

Survey results indicate the preferences of recreationists for program and facilities planning. Indoor campus recreation users have strong reasons for participation, prefer to decrease programs rather than increase fees or decrease operating hours, and value the recreational facilities and the opportunities they provide. (CJ)

As an outgrowth of a student project, a recreational swimming program for handicapped students at Kent State University proved to be such a success that intramural basketball competitions were organized for students confined to wheelchairs. (JN)

School camping programs are a major component of outdoor recreation. Many educational disciplines can be taught through camping. (RC)

A "leisure resource room" can help people in the campus community solve the problem of what to do recreationally while giving valuable experience to the professional recreators of the future. (Author)

The Title IX legislation makes campus recreational programs more responsive to everyone's needs. Title IX provides not only open access to programs but also the opportunity to reevaluate philosophies about jobs, education, family life, recreation, and leisure. (CJ)

Three considerations governed the planning of a new activity center at Hope College (Michigan): (1) The building should be an activity-oriented rather than a spectator-oriented facility; (2) it should maintain tremendous flexibility in meeting its functions; and (3) it should have a maximum amount of usable space. (JN)

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)

Handicapped students have a right to participate in collegiate recreational programs, either on their present levels or on adapted levels. Programs should be flexible enough to adapt to a changing number of students and their recreational desires. (CJ)

Several collegiate recreational programs reflect the rights that handicapped students have for recreational activities suitable for their needs and abilities. Substantial efforts are being made to provide these disabled students with full access and equal opportunity on the campus. (CJ)