This study sought: (1) to determine and analyze the competencies needed by professional levels of recreational sports personnel in selected institutional settings; (2) to compare the competencies and differentiate among the professional levels and settings; and (3) to evaluate the employment market of the subpopulation and project these needs for…

Drastic changes in and elimination of park, recreation, and leisure services curricula have occurred in higher education. Practitioners and educators can help promote the future of campus and community programs. The paper explains how to create the necessary image to keep such programs workable, noting important keys to program success. (SM)

Project CREOLE (Community Recreation Education on Leisure Education) was designed to develop and implement a functional leisure/recreation training program as an integral aspect of special education services, and to promote the integration of individuals with handicaps into the programs of existing community recreation agencies. The use of…