Legal ramifications of injuries in collegiate extramural sport programs are explored by defining extramural sports programs, discussing history, and examining legal relationships of colleges to extramural programs. Areas of potential liability and legal responsibilities with extramural programing are noted. Extramural sports administrators are…

The article discusses ways in which recreation professionals can limit liability in recreation activities by facilitating participation without the liability of sponsorship (e.g. sign-out forms, rental agreements), and by endeavoring to place upon participants certain responsibilities through "Agreements to Participate" in sponsored activities,…

The article discusses federal legislation and legal information on rights of physically disabled people to participate in recreational sports. The impact of recreational sports participation for these individuals is discussed, recommending college campuses act as arenas for integrative and adapted sport programing. Goals for recreational sports…

Legal issues which intramural and recreational sports professionals should understand are discussed. These professionals need continuing education, and legal issues should be part of professional development programs in recreational sports, emphasizing programing (civil liberties, civil rights, and criminal issues) and administration…

Implications of building codes upon design and construction of recreation facilities are investigated (national building codes, recreation facility standards, and misperceptions of design requirements). Recreation professionals can influence architectural designers to correct past deficiencies, but they must understand architectural and…