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Peer reviewedVan Arsdel, William C., III – Science Teacher, 1971
Exploration of the underwater world by students is proposed as a motivation for acquiring scientific knowledge. Safe skin diving practices are directly related to scientific laws. (CP)
Descriptors: Instruction, Recreational Programs, Safety, Science Careers
Pomeroy, Janet – New Outlook for the Blind, 1972
Described is the program of the Recreation Center for the Handicapped, Inc., in San Francisco. (KW)
Descriptors: Community Services, Disabilities, Program Descriptions, Recreational Programs
Kraus, Richard – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Economics, Financial Support, Leisure Time, Recreational Programs
Martin, W. Donald – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Athletics, Organization, Recreational Programs, Volunteers
Edwards, R. Yorke – Environ Educ, 1969
An excerpt from "The Future of Recreation on Wild Lands , a paper written by Edwards which appeared in the June, 1968, "Forestry Chronicle .
Descriptors: Information Needs, Natural Resources, Parks, Recreational Programs
Krug, James L. – Parks and Recreation, 1979
The need for recreational programs in prisons is discussed, and problems of implementing them are examined. (JD)
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Correctional Rehabilitation, Prisoners, Recreational Programs
Bond, Robert F. – Exceptional Parent, 1989
The article describes a swimming program for children with disabilities. The program, staffed entirely by volunteers, aims to teach safety skills, offer such children exercise, increase self confidence, and encourage fun. Elementary swimming skills are taught with appropriate adaptations for various disabilities. (DB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Children, Disabilities, Recreational Programs
Weedall, Crystal; Hamilton, Erica Shane – Parks & Recreation, 2002
Research demonstrates that being well-fed is an important first step toward children's achievement. Nutrition programs are cost-effective interventions that can help children learn and grow. Local agencies can offer children meals and snacks through several federal nutrition programs (e.g., Summer Food Service Program, Child and Adult Care Food…
Descriptors: Children, Federal Programs, Hunger, Nutrition
Middleton, Donald J. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Innovation, Program Design, Recreation, Recreational Programs
Suk Ko, Young – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Minority Groups, Multicultural Education, Recreational Programs
Little, Alton D. – 1980
A survey was conducted of 140 city and country public recreation agencies in Kentucky to determine the programs offered for the aging. Of the 44 agencies responding to the questionnaire, only 47.7 percent offered programs especially designed for the senior adult. However, the other agencies indicated that there were programs in which the senior…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Recreational Activities, Recreational Programs, State Programs
Donner, Robert A. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
This article discusses the need for arts programming in the modern society. (PD)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Art Expression, Recreational Programs
Gray, David E.; Greben, Seymour – Parks and Recreation, 1974
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Recreation, Recreational Facilities, Recreational Programs
Download full textvan der Smissen, Betty, Comp. – 1962
This bibliography of research related to recreation lists theses and dissertations only, not projects completed as part of graduate studies. It includes listings from the early 1920s through 1961 and some listings for 1962. No attempt was made to define what "recreation studies" are. The studies listed are those submitted by individuals and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Recreation, Recreational Activities
Strobell, Adah Parker; And Others – Parks and Recreation, 1985
A changing society has resulted in different recreational needs for infants to senior citizens. Programs for pre-school children, six-to-twelve-year olds, teens, adults, and senior adults are suggested. Title of activities include Urban Picnic, Hot Dog Ski Clinics, and Romancing the Song. (MT)
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Lifetime Sports, Program Development, Recreational Programs
