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Peer reviewedTurner, Karen; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1992
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…
Descriptors: Athletics, Cooperation, Disabilities, Elementary Education
Direct linkCarson, Linda M. – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2004
The creation of multifaceted, multigenerational programs in college communities could create a ripple effect of advocacy for physical education with students and parents becoming agents for change in their own families, communities, cultures, and professions. This article describes community-based physical activity programs at West Virginia…
Descriptors: Physical Recreation Programs, Physical Education, Intergenerational Programs, Program Descriptions
PDF pending restorationNewton, D. M.; And Others – 1977
Hidden tuition costs associated with the operation of school physical education programs were researched in a study of all public schools of Calgary and a random sample of all schools in Alberta. Findings indicate that: (1) all schools in this study impose additional charges for student participation in physical education programs; (2) it was not…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Fees, Financial Support
Download full textAmerican Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Washington, DC. – 1967
This book is designed to improve programs of graduate study in five majors under the general heading of health education: physical education, health education, recreation education, safety education, and dance. The first section outlines the history and purposes of graduate education in health-oriented majors and proposes that the same problems…
Descriptors: Dance, Degree Requirements, Doctoral Degrees, Guidelines
Willerman, Marvin
A survey of win-loss records and length of coaching tenure for thirty Chicago public high schools reveals no relationship between tenure length and team effectiveness. The overall winning percentage of a team does not seem to be the determining criterion of coaching effectiveness at the high school level, and personnel changes are probably the…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Evaluation Criteria, Faculty Mobility
Walsh, Edward R. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
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)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Competition, Elementary Secondary Education, Leisure Time
Bunnell, Robert D. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
In order to ascertain whether the Bachelor of Science degree in physical education at a particular institution was comparable to those of other similar programs, a survey was conducted on several institutions. Responding institutions were distributed by geographic region. (JN)
Descriptors: Athletics, Competency Based Education, Driver Education, Health Education
Feigley, David A. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1980
An account is given of a highly successful sports, health, and recreation exhibit run by Rutgers University (New Jersey) in a public shopping mall. Organization and entertainment were the keynotes of the success. (LH)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Demonstration Programs, Demonstrations (Educational), Human Services
Piscopo, John – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
The individual needs and capabilities of older adults engaged in a physical activities program are discussed. (LH)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Individual Differences, Older Adults, Physical Activity Level
Dunn, Diana R.; Gulbis, John M. – Parks and Recreation, 1976
New recreation forms characterized by controllable danger, excitement, or thrills are increasingly being propelled from the status of rare offerings to mainstream recreation programs. (JD)
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Community Resources, Leisure Time, Lifetime Sports
Peer reviewedDavid, Bernard; Bouthier, Daniel; Marsenach, Jackie; Durey, Alain – Instructional Science, 1999
Discusses French research on the didactics of physical activities/sports. The originality of this research lies in its using a range of approaches, from descriptive and comprehensive to quasiexperimental, and in being firmly anchored in the particularity of the activities investigated. Its aim is to build knowledge that is useful didactically and…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Instructional Development
Anderson, Jenny; Harris, Ian – Horizons, 1998
Maritime Leisure Research, Southampton Institute (United Kingdom) surveyed 5000 schools, colleges, voluntary clubs, and other organizations concerning youth opportunities to participate in water sports: canoeing, sailing, waterskiing, rowing, and windsurfing. Surveys examined youth participation; first-time experiences; provider characteristics,…
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Athletic Coaches, Clubs, Foreign Countries
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Washington, DC. – 1988
This handbook on employee fitness program describes the benefits of developing physical recreation programs in the workplace. Descriptions are offered of various successful programs and their impact on employee health and job performance. (JD)
Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship, Job Satisfaction, Personnel Policy
Glavin, John; Witt, Peter A. – Except Children, 1969
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Emotional Disturbances, Exceptional Child Education, Handicrafts
Parmenter, Carol L. W. – 1978
The purpose of this study was to determine the nature and scope of equine education programs being offered in the colleges and universities throughout the country and the attitudes of specialists toward these programs. The paper is organized into five major categories: (1) introduction, statement of purpose, design and scope of the study, and…
Descriptors: Animal Caretakers, Animal Facilities, Equipment Standards, Higher Education
