Computers used in employee fitness programs help motivate participants by providing immediate feedback. The computer is used to record employee membership, participant check-in and check-out, fitness and medical testing, and exercise logging. A description of Tenneco's health program is offered. (DF)

Careful evaluation of needs is necessary in order to computerize without waste of resources or delay of implementation. This article offers guidelines for selection, acquisition, and installation of computer hardware and software. (DF)

Computers have the potential to positively affect lifestyles by influencing recreational activities and leisure time. Games, educational software, and telecommunications offer challenge and relaxation. The computer can help save time that can be used for recreational purposes. (DF)

Therapeutic recreation professionals can work with computer specialists to develop uses for microcomputers with special populations. Computers can help sensory-impaired individuals, physically disabled, the aged, and special education students. Computer professionals benefit from receiving feedback from therapeutic recreation professionals on…

The computer is a valuable tool for all levels of learning. This article discusses requirements for computer literacy, such as understanding abstract concepts and use of equipment. Suggestions for choosing software are offered. (DF)

Two examples of computerized spreadsheets dealing with planning, forecasting, and development of a park maintenance strategy are illustrated and explained. (DF)

Program evaluation is a process of determining program performance for the purpose of improvement. Objectives essential to an effective program are accountability, public support, legitimacy, and communication of results. As a political tool, program evaluation must involve participants in the evaluation and decision-making processes of allocating…

School children can learn more about the values of the Olympic Games and sports participation through special instructional materials entitled "The Olympics: An Educational Opportunity." Three curriculum guides are described that contain enrichment units developed for students in grades K-6, 7-9, and senior high school. (JMK)

This article discusses the Olympic Scientific Congress (a summer school program where over 30 sport-related courses will be offered), whose purpose is to deal with the issue of increased technical knowledge in sport and physical education and the problems associated with integrating the logic of various disciplines into the curriculum. (JMK)

This series outlines sport opportunities for athletes with disabilities. Included are articles discussing sports for athletes with cerebral palsy, deaf athletes, blind athletes, wheelchair bound athletes, amputee athletes, as well as a discussion of the Special Olympics. (JMK)

Long-term adherence to an aerobic exercise regime is a major problem among exercise program graduates. This article discusses the steps involved in developing relapse prevention treatment strategies for aerobic exercise programs. (JMK)

This article is a guide for prospective students who may be concerned about the qualifications of aerobic dance class instructors. Eleven criteria for evaluation are listed. (JMK)

An aquatics fitness class given at Drake University (Iowa) is described. Students set up their own programs in consultation with the instructor choosing three components from the following list: cardiorespiratory, strength, flexibility, nutrition and weight management, and posture and body measurement. (JMK)

This article contains standards and interpretation of the standards for graduate programs in physical education developed by the College and University Council of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. (JMK)

This article offers a brief summary of shifts in physical education emphasis throughout history. Today, emphasis on fitness has led to development of corporate wellness programs as a means of disease risk reduction. Physical educators can enhance the quality of business health programs by focusing on teaching, research, and service. (DF)