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Walsh, Edward R. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
Organized recreation has become competitive and overstructured in today's society. Children are pushed into many activities where they must excel rather than simply enjoy. Recreation professionals can reexamine agency priorities to help ensure that play is satisfying for children. (DF)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Competition, Elementary Secondary Education, Leisure Time
Gunn, Scout Lee; Peterson, Carol Ann – Parks and Recreation, 1977
The purpose of leisure education for the handicapped is to develop awareness of leisure values and attitudes, social interaction skills, leisure activity skills, and knowledge of leisure resources. (JD)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Handicapped Children, Human Services, Leisure Time
