This article discusses some advantages for a close relationship between the arts and recreation. (PD)

The National Recreation and Park Association lists a seventeen-page roster by state of names of licensed, certified, and registered professionals and technicians in the field of parks and recreation in this article. (JD)

This article describes the reorganization of a city government to improve delivery of services to the citizens in the areas of recreation and health. (JD)

The National Recreation and Park Association's Office of Education and Professional Services has developed a publication titled "Employ," designed to assist individuals in the parks and recreation field to prepare for and locate opportunities for employment. (JD)

While the job market for park and recreation professionals is currently tight, it should be expanded by the need for such personnel in the areas of public services. (JD)

The park and recreation profession needs innovative and creative approaches to expand consumer control, not limit it; the voluntary nature of consumer involvement within park and recreation programs and services demands responsive professional practice. (JD)

The administrator of a recreational program needs to constantly evaluate that program to be sure it is accomplishing the objectives for which it is established; while objective and subjective evaluation on the part of leaders and participants are valuable, factual computerized data are also a reliable tool. (JD)

Recreational programming for older adults should provide for enjoyment, a sense of belonging, new learning experiences, new skills development, recognition and utilization of old skills, opportunities to serve others, and formation of new friendships. (JD)

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

Evaluation is one method of determining accountability in human service programs. A generic evaluation approach contains several steps: (1) stating a purpose for evaluating the program; (2) identifying evaluation questions; (3) identifying the nature of evaluation information; (4) collecting evaluation information; (5) analyzing evaluation…

In an effort to serve a broader spectrum of needs in the community, the New Castle County, Delaware, parks system has moved into new and challenging areas of human services. (SK)

Parks and recreation professionals regard high standards of preparation, application, and personal integrity as essential to entrance into the field. (JD)

As the result of a survey of institutions of higher education offering courses in leisure and recreation services, it is recommended that more and broader continuing education programs be instituted. (JD)

Three major barriers blocking the delivery of cultural appreciation and participation opportunities to the disabled are lack of trained personnel, architectural barriers, and negative attitudes toward the handicapped. (JD)

The purpose of leisure education for the handicapped is to develop awareness of leisure values and attitudes, social interaction skills, leisure activity skills, and knowledge of leisure resources. (JD)