Describes a joint project between college, high school, grade school, and playground to achieve the following: a) recreation programs at each location to provide expanded opportunities in recreation for all segments of the population; b) mobilization of city resources for the program and establishment of a coordinating council. (JA)

Intended for professional planners and recreation and park administrators as well as for classroom use, this comprehensive planning guide for leisure resources includes: (1) a planning process overview with emphasis on the necessity of both citizen and professional involvement; (2) practical administrative and organizational needs for undertaking…

Presented is a listing of approximately 125 recreational and physical education programs or services serving the mentally retarded population in Indiana. Programs are listed alphabetically by county, and usually included are agency name, activities provided, and a contact name and address. A summary chart and copy of the survey questionnaire form…

This report presents an overview of research objectives, sampling approaches, data collection procedures, and instruments and plans for analysis used in assessing the impact of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports on different types of fitness programs. Surveys were conducted of: (1) community fitness programs; (2) employee…

Papers and presentations on physical education and recreation for the mentally retarded consider programs in Norway, the importance of physical activity, the physical educator as a member of the special education team, and the team approach in programing. The following are also treated: recreation and day care for the severely retarded in a…