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Direct linkBalcarczyk, Kelly; McKenney, Kathryn; Smaldone, Dave; Arborgast, Doug – Journal of Extension, 2013
West Virginia University's Extension Service partnered with the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Resources Program to improve guide performance in West Virginia's tourism industry. The result of this partnership is a West Virginia Interpretive Guide Training program aimed at providing low-cost, widely available training to guides throughout the…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Training, Cooperative Planning, Partnerships in Education
Witt, Peter A., Ed.; Caldwell, Linda L., Ed. – Sagamore-Venture, 2018
Out-of-school time (OST) settings are powerful contexts for youth development when programs and services are intentionally designed. "Youth Development Principles and Practices in Out-of-School Time Settings" increases the capacity of students and professionals to facilitate youths' optimal transition to adulthood through maximizing the…
Descriptors: Student Development, Adolescent Development, Youth Programs, After School Programs
McCormack Brown, Kelli R. – Health Education & Behavior, 2013
In "Building a Larger Tent for Public Health: Implications of the SOPHE-AAHE Partnership," Robert Goodman (2013) poses thoughtful questions for the role that the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) may play with the integration
of former American Association for Health Education (AAHE) members into SOPHE. He further describes a process by…
Descriptors: Public Health, Higher Education, Professional Associations, Group Membership
Edginton, Christopher R.; Hudson, Susan D.; Scholl, Kathleen G.; Lauzon, Lara – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2011
"Leadership for Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services" presents new perspectives on the importance of leadership in the profession. Integrating theory with practice, the book provides foundational perspectives in the study of leadership at all levels--direct service, supervisory, managerial and community/civic--in recreation, parks and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Caring, Experiential Learning, Leadership Effectiveness
Rossman, J. Robert; Schlatter, Barbara Elwood – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2008
Originally published in 1989, "Recreation Programming: Designing Leisure Experiences" has become a standard in the park, recreation, and leisure service industry. This title has been used to teach beginning and experienced programmers in over 100 higher-education institutions, both nationally and internationally. Designed in a user-friendly…
Descriptors: Program Development, Recreation, College Instruction, Organizational Culture
Kaderlan, Norman – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Administration, Art Activities, Community Recreation Programs, Program Development
Murphy, Andrew F., Jr. – Parks and Recreation, 1980
The Navy's recreation program has improved its financial posture by generating a certain percentage of income from fees and charges within the recreation program. Other nonmilitary recreation programs could benefit from similar marketing techniques. (JN)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Financial Support, Marketing, Military Personnel
Kendrick, Karen A.; Wyatt, Chuck – Parks and Recreation, 1981
Four hundred older adults participated in Virginia's "Golden Olympics" in which 28 sports were offered. Site selection, housing facilities, inexpensive meals, scheduling events, budgetary constraints, and information on how to gain publicity for a more positive image of the senior athlete were among major considerations. (JN)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Athletics, Leisure Time, Older Adults
McGuire, Robert F. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
At the Milpitas City-School Recreation Department's "adventure playground," piles of scrap wood, cardboard, and other building materials are provided for building at the youngsters' inclinations. (MB)
Descriptors: Playgrounds, Program Development, Recreation, Urban Programs
Matheson, Arnold E. – New Outlook Blind, 1969
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Recreation Programs, Cooperative Programs, Coordination
Gold, Seymour M. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
Discusses general processes for goal formulation aimed at establishing policies and practices in parks and recreation. (JA)
Descriptors: Objectives, Parks, Program Development, Program Effectiveness
Mead, Bernard F., Jr. – Parks and Recreation, 1979
Increasing specialization in recreation services calls for changes in recreation education. (JD)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Design, Program Development, Recreation
Mobley, Tony A. – 1991
This is the report of a 1990 review of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies programs at the University of Florida (UF), Florida State University (FSU), and Florida International University (FIU). Among the conclusions are that these programs are essential to the lifestyle of Florida residents and the continued economic growth of the state.…
Descriptors: College Programs, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Leisure Education
AVEDON, E.M. – 1966
IN A DISCUSSION OF RECREATION AND MENTAL RETARDATION, RECREATION AND ITS ROLE IN PROVIDING ENJOYMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LET OFF STEAM, RESOLVE CONFLICTS, AND IMPROVE FEELINGS OF PERSONAL WORTH ARE DEFINED. THE IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION IN PREVENTING MOTOR RETARDATION AND PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS IN THE MENTALLY RETARDED IS…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Community Recreation Programs, Community Resources
Peer reviewedDavis, Kathleen A. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1987
The purpose of this investigation was to identify and order significant factors in the career preparation of sport/recreation managers. Three hundred-ten practicing sport/recreation managers responded to a three-part questionnaire. Findings are presented, and recommendations for research and program development for sport/recreation management…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Athletics, Higher Education, Program Development
