In Special Teens Project in Levittown, Pennsylvania, trained teenage volunteers carry out social, recreational, and athletic activities with physically and mentally handicapped teenagers in a low-cost program supported by contributions from interested citizens. (KW)

Providing classroom instruction and practical experience for those interested in working with the handicapped is currently the objective of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's recreational therapy technology program. (JO)

Physical fitness is rapidly becoming a national priority. The National Recreation and Park Association has, since its inception, made the promotion of physical fitness a major concern. Programs, legislation, associations, and committees that have contributed to the goal of recreation promotion are discussed. (CJ)

The issue of leisure counseling has been around since the mid 1950s and has lost much of its impact. The future of leisure counseling depends upon the solving of the basic problems of theory, methodology, and social mandate. (JN)

A swimming program with effective student placement has been designed in Colorado Springs. The beginner level established by the American Red Cross is further broken down to accommodate children under the age of five. Use of computer facilities will assist in accurate program enrollment/completion records. (CJ)

This article provides an overview of recent AAHPERD activities in aging and adult development, with emphasis on the need for qualified leaders and practitioners in the areas of physical activity, exercise, health promotion, and recreation for older adults. (IAH)

Educational transformation in South Africa not only brought about Outcomes-based Education and Curriculum 2005 but also a new Learning Area/Subject, called Life Orientation (LO). A major challenge for LO as a new Learning Area/Subject is the preconceptions that exist about it, and the fact that the attitude of school principals is not conducive to…

This paper presents evidence collected from an evaluatory study of the Kickstart program conducted by Australian Football League (AFL) Cape York in far North Queensland. The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of the Kickstart program in meeting its overall objective of enhancing lifeskills of Indigenous Australians through…

Regular participation in out-of-school time activities is associated with benefits for children. However, children cannot reap the benefits of program participation if they do not attend programs in the first place. This brief focuses on ways in which out-of-school time programs can improve the attendance and retention of children and youth in…

Current information indicates colleges and universities are experiencing decreased enrollments in basic instruction programs for physical activity. One factor responsible for this phenomenon is many universities' decision to eliminate required participation in physical education courses in order to graduate with a college degree. Another factor…

This curriculum guide for training for leisure occupations in the United Kingdom includes eight modules that have been tested and evaluated. Each module includes objectives and teaching strategies. Programs are encouraged to adapt the materials to particular local needs. The modules included are as follows: (1) personal development; (2) center…