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| Parks and Recreation | 68 |
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Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 40 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 26 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 6 |
| Information Analyses | 6 |
| Opinion Papers | 4 |
| Reports - General | 3 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
| Legal/Legislative/Regulatory… | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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| Administrators | 1 |
| Practitioners | 1 |
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Shuster, Arnold A.; Shuster, Susan K. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Career Choice, Graduate Study, Labor Force Development, Program Development
Kershow, Warren W. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Land Acquisition, Land Use, Methods, Program Development
Hayes, Gene A.; And Others – Parks and Recreation, 1984
This article outlines ways for individuals to manage stress through leisure awareness. Guidelines for developing a holistic lifestyle planning program are detailed. (JMK)
Descriptors: Coping, Holistic Approach, Individual Development, Leisure Education
Cross, Gertrude – Parks and Recreation, 1977
Recreational programming for older adults should provide for enjoyment, a sense of belonging, new learning experiences, new skills development, recognition and utilization of old skills, opportunities to serve others, and formation of new friendships. (JD)
Descriptors: Community Resources, Creative Activities, Human Services, Leisure Time
Wilson, Beth E.; Raynor, Margot H. – Parks and Recreation, 1986
The North Carolina Senior Games program is a year-round health promotion program for adults 55 and older. The program is described. (DF)
Descriptors: Athletics, Competition, Older Adults, Program Development
McGuire, Robert F. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
At the Milpitas City-School Recreation Department's "adventure playground," piles of scrap wood, cardboard, and other building materials are provided for building at the youngsters' inclinations. (MB)
Descriptors: Playgrounds, Program Development, Recreation, Urban Programs
Gold, Seymour M. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
Discusses general processes for goal formulation aimed at establishing policies and practices in parks and recreation. (JA)
Descriptors: Objectives, Parks, Program Development, Program Effectiveness
Mead, Bernard F., Jr. – Parks and Recreation, 1979
Increasing specialization in recreation services calls for changes in recreation education. (JD)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Design, Program Development, Recreation
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
Edginton, Christopher R.; Hanson, Carole J. – Parks and Recreation, 1976
A variety of approaches to planning leisure and recreational programs, services, and activities are described. (GW)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Methods, Program Development, Recreational Programs
Barr, John C. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Athletics, Facilities, Policy, Program Development
Knapp, Richard F. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: History, Military Personnel, Organization, Parks
Quist, Karen R. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Employed Women, Parks, Professional Occupations, Program Development
Dunn, Diana R.; Phillips, Lamarr A. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
This article discusses the advantages of interagency cooperation in recreational programming. (PD)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Program Development
Blazey, Michael – Parks and Recreation, 1986
A survey of older citizens concerning travel interests revealed constraints to participation in a travel program. A description is given of how research on attitudes and life styles indicated ways in which these constraints could be lessened. (JD)
Descriptors: Leisure Time, Needs Assessment, Older Adults, Program Development
