Introduction: Children who are deafblind have unique educational needs, especially when it comes to developing a foundation for recreation. This foundation includes a well-rounded physical education program. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of adults who are deafblind as they recall their involvement in physical…

An inner-city intramural program was developed without a cent of funding. (MM)

Reorganization of an intramural athletics program structure can transfer value emphasis from a sheerly competitive basis to a more balanced, participant-oriented experience. (LH)

Presented is a conceptualization of risk recreation based upon stress-producing outdoor pursuits requiring a participant response to chosen landscape challenges. Emphasis is less upon risk and more upon response to graded stress situations. (MJB)

Physical exercise is a crucial but often neglected part of any recreation program for the elderly. The efforts of one senior citizen center to improve this situation are described. (LH)

An awareness of the role of cardiovascular fitness in adapting to risk recreation will allow program directors to prescribe fitness levels appropriate to the intensity of the activity. (MM)

A brief description of some of the martial arts is provided along with some discussion of the feasibility of offering one or more of these disciplines as part of the college physical education program. (JMF)

This article describes a one-week indoor boy's physical education unit consisting of playground games and circus stunts. (RC)

The shift in the age of the population is causing increased attention to the needs of adults in some physical education programs. Adult fitness needs are outlined along with strategies for developing adult-oriented curriculum based on existing programs. (JMF)

This experiment in developing badminton skills in senior citizens illustrates the many possibilities for athletics in the aging community. (LH)

This article presents suggested policies to help administrators of athletics, physical education, and intramural programs as they seek to provide leadership to the club sports movement on their campuses. (RC)

Described is a secondary school, risk recreation program based on adventure, cooperation, direct experience, and personality integration. The three-phase program (physical preparation, group trust, rope courses) offers students the experience of working in groups and of testing themselves against the real world. (MJB)

A yearly "Friendship Games" day has been implemented at an Edmonton (Alberta) elementary school. The games focus on integration of students with and without disabilities in sports activities, many of which require cooperation. Examples of specific activities are listed (including materials needed, procedure, and scoring) and a suggested physical…

Organized recreation has become competitive and overstructured in today's society. Children are pushed into many activities where they must excel rather than simply enjoy. Recreation professionals can reexamine agency priorities to help ensure that play is satisfying for children. (DF)

The components of a prescription physical fitness program include a physical examination, fitness and dietary assessment, consultations to determine the fitness and diet prescriptions, instructional sessions, and periodic reviews of the individual's prescription. (CJ)