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Crompton, John L.; Younger, Leon E. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Ways in which community recreation departments have developed programs for industrial employees of the corporate sector of the community are described. (CJ)
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Industrial Personnel, Industry, Program Development
Download full textMoore, Tim J. – 1997
Surveys were returned from 40 of 235 climbing gyms nationwide in an effort to identify or verify issues concerning the design, construction, and use of artificial climbing walls. The survey was complemented by discussions with wall manufacturers, architects, engineers, climbing gym owners, wall managers and staff, competition organizers, and…
Descriptors: Costs, Design Requirements, Facility Planning, Gymnasiums
Ellis, Gary, Comp. – 1988
Twelve of the papers of the 30 presented at this symposium are included in this publication: (1)"Toward a Higher State of Being" (Daniel L. Dustin); (2) "Parklands and Wilderness: An International Perspective" (Larry Beck); (3) "Selection Criteria for Outdoor Recreation Equipment" (John Cedarquist); (4) "Risk Management in Parks and Recreation:…
Descriptors: Land Use, Outdoor Activities, Parks, Program Development
Catherall, Thomas, Ed.; Hafen, William J., Ed. – 1983
The following papers are included in these proceedings: (1) "A Needs Assessment for Computer Applications" (Bruce Holley); (2) "The Home, School, Community Partnership through Community Education" (Jim Burgon); (3) "Building Level Coordinators--How They Spend Their Time" (Burton Olsen and Murray Meszaros); (4) "Programming and Financing the…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Leisure Time, Outdoor Education, Parks
Fisher, Charles E., Ed.; And Others – 1986
Twenty-five papers are presented in this monograph. Topics covered in this conference included: (1) recreational program administration and management; (2) recreational facilities; (3) non-credit instruction; (4) fitness; (5) sport clubs; (6) operation and program; (7) extramural sports; (8) professional development; (9) leadership; (10) outdoor…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Physical Fitness, Professional Development
Carleton, Nancy L.; And Others – 1984
Through efforts of concerned, knowledgeable, and culturally aware individuals, recreational programs which may help the special needs of Native Americans can be designed and implemented. Knowledge of tribal similarities and differences, cultural values, diverse life-styles, tribal beliefs, socioeconomic status, and leisure pursuits is paramount in…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Community Involvement
Nesbitt, John A., Ed.; And Others – 1970
This book proposes the approach that, regardless of the present turmoil, regardless of technology and other social considerations, there is a fundamental inequity in the availability of cultural, recreational, and leisure experience that men of goodwill abhor. Seeing beyond hostile rhetoric, the book seeks to search out the foundations within the…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Disadvantaged, Employment Potential, Federal Programs
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
