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Kong, Erick – ProQuest LLC, 2014
The Problem: The purpose of this study was to explore the association between the knowledge competencies and the job tasks among Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) who are working with the senior population in the State of California by asking the following questions: (1) To what extent are CTRS using the principle of group…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Recreational Activities, Therapeutic Recreation, Group Activities
Button, Sharon Sue – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This study proposed to determine the existence of a functional relation between therapeutic horseback riding and academic-engaged time. With a certified therapeutic riding instructor, riding is designed to address physical, mental, and/or social needs of riders with goal-specific activities. Claims of improvement in attention for those with…
Descriptors: Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Activities, Special Education, Time on Task
Stickney, Margaret Ann – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Therapeutic horseback riding can be recommended as a useful health promotion intervention for individuals with disabilities who face challenges to optimal health and wellness. This qualitative study examined the perceived benefits of a therapeutic riding program for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), with particular focus on aspects…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Activities