Research Into Action: Positive Programming.Research Into Action is published monthly by the Society of Park and Recreation Educators, National Recreation and Park Association. As an accompaniment to "Research Update," its goal is to turn research findings into field action by highlighting management strategies. Founding editors are Dr. Ruth Russell Ruth Russell, Australian peace activist, was one of five Australian citizens who travelled to Iraq in 2003 to function as a human shield. Her stated reason for doing so was to show "solidarity with the Iraqi civilians who will suffer greatly from the planned invasion of Iraq". and Dr. Daniel D. McLean, Department of Recreation and Park Administration, Indiana University Indiana University, main campus at Bloomington; state supported; coeducational; chartered 1820 as a seminary, opened 1824. It became a college in 1828 and a university in 1838. The medical center (run jointly with Purdue Univ. . Introduction Programming is the foundation for recreation programs, and is the profession's core competency A core competency is something that a firm can do well and that meets the following three conditions specified by Hamel and Prahalad (1990):
Impact of this Research Research into recreation programming contributes to our base of knowledge. This knowledge expansion allows programmers to provide better programs and services to various populations. The issue of at-risk youth is heavily researched and is a major topic of discussion. This literature review discusses combining a community-based intervention approach with Benefits-Based Management. Fusing the two programs encourages programmers to shift their focus from a means to an end goal. Programs for women and girls should confront three issues: social contradiction, body changes, and sexuality. Women and girls often prefer single-sex programs, which grant them a greater range of expressive opportunities and allow them to foster belief in themselves. Aquatic therapy aquatic therapy Water therapy Rehab medicine The exercising of muscle groups under water, which increases range-of-motion and light resistance for rehabilitation. See Rehabilitation medicine. programs were found to have a positive psychological impact on people with physical disabilities. In addition to expected physical benefits, there were a number of social benefits. The socialization socialization /so·cial·iza·tion/ (so?shal-i-za´shun) the process by which society integrates the individual and the individual learns to behave in socially acceptable ways. so·cial·i·za·tion n. process was reported to be an important part of the program. How to Use this Research * Programming may serve as the common denominator common denominator n. 1. Mathematics A quantity into which all the denominators of a set of fractions may be divided without a remainder. 2. A commonly shared theme or trait. among the profession. It is awareness to specific groups that ensures a positive approach to programs. * There exist positive approaches to programming when prescriptive pre·scrip·tive adj. 1. Sanctioned or authorized by long-standing custom or usage. 2. Making or giving injunctions, directions, laws, or rules. 3. Law Acquired by or based on uninterrupted possession. programming is applied. * Effectively serving teens involves consciously addressing the needs of young people through processing activities and working on problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. , skill development, and opportunities for public recognition. * Self-esteem and coping and basic knowledge skills are positively enhanced by well-designed educational programs. * Girls and women may have specific "relationship" programming needs. * Teenage girls should receive programming that deals with depression, eating disorders eating disorders, in psychology, disorders in eating patterns that comprise four categories: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, rumination disorder, and pica. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation to avoid obesity. , and pre- or posttraumatic stress disorders Posttraumatic stress disorder An anxiety disorder in some individuals who have experienced an event that poses a direct threat to the individual's or another person's life. . * Outdoor programs can develop skills and individual understanding. For More Information Allen, R. A., K. Paisley Paisley (pāz`lē), town (1991 pop. 84,330), Renfrewshire, W Scotland, on the White Cart Water, a stream. It has a thriving textile industry and is an extremely large producer of thread. , B. Stevens, and R. Harwell. 1998. "The Top 10 Ways to Impact At-Risk Youth in Recreation Programming." Parks & Recreation 33 (3): 80-5. Henderson, K. 1998. "Adolescent Girls and Outdoor Recreation: A Case Study Examining Constraints and Effective Programming." Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 16 (2): 1-14. Jordan, D. 1998. Learning Outdoor Recreation Skills in a Safe Place: Lesson From a Single-Sex Program (Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Fourth Research Symposium Proceedings) 85-91. References Allen, R.A., K. Paisley, B. Stevens, and R. Harwell. 1998. "The Top 10 Ways to Impact At-Risk Youth in Recreation Programming. Parks & Recreation 33 (3): 80-5. Anderson, L., S.J. Schleien, L. McAvoy, G. Lais, and D. Seligmann. 1997. "Creating Positive Change Through an Integrated Outdoor Adventure Program." Therapeutic Recreation Journal 31 (4): 214-29. Broach, E., D. Groff, J. Dattilo. 1997. "Effects of an Aquatic Therapy Swimming Program on Adults with Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal Cord Injury Definition Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Description Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the United States. ." Therapeutic Recreation Journal 31 (3): 160-72. Culp, R.H. 1998. "Adolescent Girls and Outdoor Recreation: A Case Study Examining Constraints and Effective Programming." Journal of Leisure Research 30 (3): 356-77. Henderson, K. 1998. "Recreation Programming for Adolescent Girls: Rationale and Foundations." Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 16 (2): 1-14. Hornibrook, T., E. Brinkert, D. Parry, R. Seimens, D. Mitten, and S. Priest. 1997. "The Benefits and Motivations of All-Women Outdoor Programs." Journal of Experiential Education  The perspective and/or examples in this article do not represent a world-wide view. Please [ edit] this page to improve its geographical balance. 20 (3): 152-58. Jordan, D. 1998. Learning Outdoor Recreation Skills in a Safe Place: Lessons from a Single-Sex Program (Coalition for Education in the Outdoors, 4th Research Symposium Proceedings): 85-91. King, T.C., L. Valerius, and J.R. Collins Jr. 1998. "Ground Zero: A Collaborative Substance-Abuse Prevention and Intervention Program for At-Risk Adolescents." Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 16 (3): 81-94. Wright, P., R. Harwell, and L. Allen. 1998. "Project STRIDE: A Unique Summer Intervention Program for Youth At-Risk." Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 16 (1): 97-113. |
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