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White, Brian – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
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)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Conceptual Schemes, Outdoor Education, Physical Activities
Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1975
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)
Descriptors: Athletics, Clubs, Colleges, Higher Education
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Turner, 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
Kaldy, Joanne – School Administrator, 1985
Increasingly, schools are beginning employee wellness programs, which encourage employees to make personal commitments to life-style changes that will increase their productivity and generally improve their health. This article provides an introduction to wellness programs, lists advantages, and tells how to start one and make it work. (DCS)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Employee Attitudes
Dunn, John M. – 1997
This text on physical education for children and adolescents with disabilities attempts to bring together current research findings and best educational practices from the fields of adapted physical education, special education, psychology, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and therapeutic recreation. The book is organized into…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Athletics, Disabilities