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)

Described is the program of the Recreation Center for the Handicapped, Inc., in San Francisco. (KW)

An excerpt from "The Future of Recreation on Wild Lands , a paper written by Edwards which appeared in the June, 1968, "Forestry Chronicle .

The need for recreational programs in prisons is discussed, and problems of implementing them are examined. (JD)

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)

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…

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…

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…