Discusses choosing the right floor for an athletic facility based on the types of games that will be played there and the age of the players. (EV)

Discusses issues involved in planning an athletic playing field, including player safety and the selection of artificial turf or grass. (EV)

An intramural gymnastic competition, if properly organized, can foster student and community interest in gymnastics. Aspects of organization and essential preplanning include: directing, judging, scoring, and managing. (JN)

Discusses key factors in designing an appropriate and successful recreational track, such as who will use it, how they will use it, how the design can enhance their experience, and how much of the building's budget will be allocated to it. (EV)

Outlines the procedures that a consultant firm uses for evaluating physical education facility needs and existing facilities and planning for manageable growth and development. (Author/MLF)

A school playground has facilities to support the physical education program as well as the classroom recess activities. Through use of a simulated village, students gain first-hand experience with traffic conditions. (Author/MLF)

Details how soils, topography, and other natural and built features can make the siting of competitive and leisure aquatic facilities difficult. (EV)

Discusses considerations when contemplating gym renovation, including examples of illustrative schools: Is the current volume adequate to consider renovation? Does the current structure allow for expansion? How will Americans with disabilities regulations affect the project? Is there an alternate space to hold classes and sporting events during…

A new building on the University of Nebraska campus at Omaha contains facilities for the greatly expanded programs that will train health, physical education, and recreational personnel for the eighties. (Author/MLF)

Ferrocement, a mixture of portland cement, fine sand, and wire mesh, provides an inexpensive medium for creative playground equipment. The steps involved in building a ferrocement playground sculpture are described, and a bibliography for additional information is provided. (JMF)

An AIA Honor Award was presented for an athletic facility at St. Mary's College. All elements are exposed and painted bright colors to differentiate functions. Walls are transparent panels to admit as much light as possible. (Author/MLF)

The history, advantages, and disadvantages of artificial rock climbing walls (used to instruct individuals in the sport of rock climbing) are discussed. Additional topics include designing an artificial wall, types of walls, various uses, and risk management. (IAH)

Presents ten steps, with emphasis on sports facilities, that administrators can take to make schools and campuses safer. (Author/MLF)

This handbook has been prepared to aid teachers, administrators, and curriculum consultants develop the best physical education curriculum possible. The activities in the handbook are designed to be flexible and adaptable to individual schools and situations. The major section is devoted to an extensive checklist designed to help educators…

Guidelines are offered for supervision of school athletic activities with emphasis upon safety and legal responsibility. Of particular importance is selection of activities suitable for participants, safe facilities and equipment, knowledge of first aid, and the use of good teacher/coach judgment. (JD)