Beyond the standard definitions found in the dictionary, words commonly used in the recreation field have subtle, yet powerful connotations of which senders and receivers of information may not be consciously aware. These words elicit different conscious and subconscious reactions that likely bear significant consequences for recreation agencies…

This text is intended for use in college recreation courses. It presents leadership techniques and teaching methods for conducting successful recreation programs in community centers, schools, churches, industry, hospitals, prisons, and on playgrounds. Over 1,000 program ideas and ways to teach are suggested that cover a wide range of activities…

The monograph presents the proceedings from a conference sponsored by the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center in Mental Retardation of the University of Oregon (held May 19-21, 1969). Topics concerning recreation's role in the rehabilitation of the mentally handicapped include the following: the role of therapeutic recreation specialists,…

Reduced work loads, increased technology, and higher economic standards have produced the problems associated with the disposal and use of leisure time. Education must assume a major role in providing future adults with the attitudes and skills necessary to enable them to make wise use of their leisure time. This document contains a review of the…

The purposes of this book, designed as a textbook for students, are to (1) present the fundamental concepts governing the field of recreational service, (2) to identify the chief components and concerns of the field, and (3) to research what history has provided for a contemporary comprehension of how ideas, philosophy, terminology, and practices…

The main feature of this book is an analysis of organized recreational programs including their development and future. The use of leisure time problem, provisions for leisure education in the public schools, and community-school recreation programs are discussed. One chapter of the book is devoted to reviews of some effective school sponsored…

A look to the future indicates increased leisure and accelerated demand for qualified, creative people in the field. (JMF)

To serve communities interested in starting recreation programs, various factors influencing the use of recreational facilities (such as income, education, age, and occupation) are examined; 4 community prerequisites for running a successful recreation program (a legally consituted, local managing authority; indoor and outdoor facilities;…

Primarily geared to introductory college level courses, this book deals with the history, foundations, community development, and implications of recreation and leisure in American society. It is an attempt to present this information with a new humanistic perspective reflecting a concern for the dignity and worth of man and the development of…

The fifth of nine volumes (EC 114 401-409) on recreation for the handicapped examines special recreation in rural areas. The following 11 papers are included: "Recreational, Cultural and Leisure Services for the Handicapped in Rural Communities in Iowa" (D. Szymanski); "Recreation for Handicapped in Rural Communities" (J. Nesbitt); "Programming…

The economic equivalency index (EEI) is a statistical construct used for quantifying the value of leisure experiences to the individual and is a potentially valuable tool in justifying leisure service expenditures in park and recreation systems. (MJB)

Jane Addams, founder of Hull House and proponent of cultural and physical recreation programs, contributed greatly to current recreation and leisure time programs. Her contributions include: (1) a view that recreation programs could organize and structure social life; (2) a recreation philosophy that proposed to unite urbanites and to express…

Provides rationale and goals for senior citizen participation in recreation and outdoor education programs. Topics addressed include: creative use of leisure; social interaction; volunteer services; integration of age groups; and promoting social and emotional well-being. Implications for the future of leisure-centered living are also discussed.…

Work has become monotonous and there is a need for educational programs to help individuals to better know how to utilize their leisure time to add meaning and perspective to their lives. This discussion was undertaken to develop an outline for such an educational program, especially for informal youth programs. (Author)