Five stages are suggested as guidelines: legal knowledge, planning, written board policy, applications, and written priority-use policy. (DS)

Cites realistic advantages afforded by inflatable structures when used in physical education programs. (LN)

The use of geodesic domes to cover buildings at the preschool level and in college physical education facilities. (RA)

Three school architects create a series of new and different design concepts for physical education activities. (MF)

Mercury vapor lamps were replaced by metal halide lamps at Merrimack College's (Massachusetts) physical education center. As a result of the new lighting system, the college is saving close to $22,000 per year, a 71 percent annual saving. (MLF)

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)

Describes how Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California opted for artificial turf for its athletic field to avoid the complications associated with maintaining live turf in a low-water environment. (EV)

Colleges are building luxurious wellness, fitness, and recreation centers in part to attract and retain students. They offer such features as rock-climbing walls, water slides, hot tubs, elevated tracks, massage rooms, racquetball courts, and wellness resource laboratories. Many college officials believe that investments in recreation are…

Describes design modifications that permit athletic structures to operate at maximum utilization. (Author/MLF)

This survey was designed to obtain information concerning intramural-recreational facilities at four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States. A secondary purpose of the study was to determine how the University of Hawaii compared with other universities of the same size. A questionnaire was sent to 373 individuals and/or…

GRADES AND AGES: K-12. SUBJECT MATTER: Physical education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide has eight chapters: (1) philosophies and objectives; (2) responsibilities, policies, and procedures; (3) suggested program of activities and outcomes; (4) skill guidelines for recommended activities; (5) intramurals and intermurals; (6)…

This publication describes effective methods and techniques used in fund raising. Among the successful techniques mentioned are urgent requests for public support, an emphasis on public awareness, and a clear understanding by the community of the problem to be solved. General types of methods listed include all-star football and basketball games;…

This document describes homemade and inexpensive equipment, supplies, and adapted devices for use in physical education, recreation, camping, and playground programs for handicapped individuals. As well as being slanted toward low-budget programs, this publication also aims at large groups of participants of varying interests, ages, and abilities.…

Emphasizes the need for intimate faculty involvement in planning a new school gymnasium. Once an architect has been chosen, planners should consider flexibility for newer sports and other functions and be aware of choices regarding size, flooring, use of dividers, and maintenance. Because gym requirements vary by region and school system, careful…