This study analyzes the Soviet award system, in particular the Prepared for Word and Defense (PWD) program. The PWD program is composed of five stages and embraces people from ages 10 to 60. Each stage has a section of requirements and a section of norms, which take into consideration age variations. The norms section, which is the most important…

Actions taken in the area of outdoor recreation on Federal, State, local, and private levels are reported in the document. Financing actions are listed according to states, government agencies, and names of private financers. The organization and administration section includes new agencies, personnel, reorganizations, and significant resolutions…

In the planning of school plants to serve the educational, social, civic, recreational, and cultural needs of the entire community, factors which receive special consideration are location of facilities, heat distribution, zoning, storage space, and special appointments and service features. (RH)

A community recreation program for Spanish speaking migrant children in Dade County, Florida, is described. (JD)

This article reports on an investigation conducted to assess residents' perceptions of the importance of and satisfaction with seven dimensions of community life. Overall satisfaction with community life was also assessed. (Author/DF)

A committee has been formed in response to the belief that education and park and recreation agencies can coexist peacefully. (SK)

In generalizations based upon seven studies dealing with citizen participation in urban recreation decision-making, the authors conclude that the type of participation varies according to the social and economic composition of the areas, but is generally superficial. Problems involved in decentralization and their implications are considered. (AG)

A recent trend in community recreation programing is to implement special fitness programs for the disabled. However, physical fitness programing should present the opportunity for the disabled individual to move toward his optimal level of functioning and to return to a normal healthful lifestyle. (JN)

To control and protect the growing number of skateboard enthusiasts, a community has built a multi-angled asphalt bowl for the use of those who engage in this sport. (JD)

New Zealanders place equal emphasis on work and leisure time activities and hobbies. (JD)

Cultural change is reflected in the decreasing use and funding of municipal recreation parks and the growing popularity of "Theme Parks" such as Disneyland. (JD)

Statistics are presented on the state-of-the-art of municipal park and recreation services. (JD)

This article examines the relationship between juvenile delinquency and the recreational activities made available by the community. (JD)

A study analyzed the effects of two initiation techniques on community leisure participation during free time for six adults with mild to moderate mental retardation. The two interventions, calendar and telephone prompts, were both found to have a positive relationship with the initiation of community leisure activities. (Author/CR)

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)