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Moorman, Marta K.; English, Kathleen A. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2015
Adventure racing got started in the 1990s. The Eco-Challenge and Primal Quest races were multi-day events that included challenging physical activities and extreme conditions. Today, highly publicized adventure races like the Eco-Challenge and Amazing Race usually feature elite athletes or celebrities completing exotic tasks or globe-hopping to…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Community Recreation Programs, Program Development, Program Design
Kaderlan, Norman – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Administration, Art Activities, Community Recreation Programs, Program Development
Matheson, Arnold E. – New Outlook Blind, 1969
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Recreation Programs, Cooperative Programs, Coordination
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Buffa, Frank P.; Shearon, Winston T. – Journal of Leisure Research, 1980
A programing model for allocating labor resources is presented in relation to the annual planning, budgeting, and manpower staffing of a park maintenance program. The advantages resulting from the use of this model are: (1) optimum allocation of resources; (2) resolution between conflicting goals; and (3) reevaluation of goal priorities. (JN)
Descriptors: Budgeting, City Government, Community Recreation Programs, Educational Facilities Planning
AVEDON, E.M. – 1966
IN A DISCUSSION OF RECREATION AND MENTAL RETARDATION, RECREATION AND ITS ROLE IN PROVIDING ENJOYMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LET OFF STEAM, RESOLVE CONFLICTS, AND IMPROVE FEELINGS OF PERSONAL WORTH ARE DEFINED. THE IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION IN PREVENTING MOTOR RETARDATION AND PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS IN THE MENTALLY RETARDED IS…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Community Recreation Programs, Community Resources
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
Mullen, Dana; Koester, Allison – 1975
This handbook was prepared for use by the various ethnic associations in Canada whose members want to find effective means of helping their children learn or maintain their ancestral language. The program described involves the use of recreational activities for language instruction, based on the theory that the nature of and motivation for…
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Ethnic Groups, Guides, Language Fluency
Hedrick, Brad – Parks and Recreation, 1984
Information is given to help program planners develop strategies for community sports programs for disabled individuals. Suggestions on funding, participant identification, training procedures, transportation, and mainstreaming are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Athletics, Community Recreation Programs, Community Services, Disabilities
Crompton, John L.; Younger, Leon E. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Ways in which community recreation departments have developed programs for industrial employees of the corporate sector of the community are described. (CJ)
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Industrial Personnel, Industry, Program Development
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
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Gould, Daniel – Physical Educator, 1981
The quality of untrained adult leadership is a critical determinant of whether organized athletic competition for children outside of school is beneficial or detrimental. Physical educators have an obligation to become involved directly or indirectly as providers of coaching education for volunteers or by facilitating the development of youth…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Children
McLean, Christine; Spears, Charles R. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Community Services, Leisure Time, Program Design
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Arnold, Don E.; Razor, Jack E. – Physical Educator, 1977
Descriptors: Community Centers, Community Education, Community Recreation Programs, Legal Problems
Wurster, Marion V.; Lazarus, Simone Rollin – 1981
A special project was designed to develop and implement an inservice training strategy for community and school recreation on the inclusion of visually impaired children into existing community recreation programs. The project resulted in inservice workshops for 90 trainer/consultants, a book, and a self instructional study guide. Listed among…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Community Recreation Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination
Riggins, Ronald D. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Public recreation administrators have often created bland recreational settings because of legislation, policies, and lawsuits. It is time to reintroduce the opportunity for adventurous, professionally managed risk experiences. Safe activities which give children a sense of risk are discussed, and points to be considered when organizing such…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Childhood Needs, Community Recreation Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
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