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The Psychological Effects of a Therapeutic Camping Experience on First Time Campers with Spina Bifida

Camping has been identified as a resource for educational, therapeutic, and recreational growth. The purpose of this study was to determine the psychosocial effects of a therapeutic camping experience with first time campers with spina bifida. In this study with four first time campers with spina bifida, three areas related to the camp experience were observed and measured: recreation participation, fun/pleasure, and self esteem. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used, including th… more

Date: December 1994

Creator: Burns, Joanna L. (Joanna Lynn Brannan)

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

Partner: UNT Libraries

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A Study of the Organization and Administration of Private Summer Camps for Children in Kerr County, Texas, with Recommendations for Camp Management

The investigator undertook to make a study of the management of a selected number of private summer camps for children in Kerr County, Texas, because of the growing interest in camping and the need for an informed public regarding the possibilities of wholesome recreation for children in summer camps.

Date: 1952

Creator: Carley, W. Ted

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

Partner: UNT Libraries

[Children playing on swing]

Photograph of three young girls playing on a swing while two women watch from a bench nearby.

Date: 195X

Creator: Clark, Joe

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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An Analysis of the Hobbies of the Fifth Grade Boys of Twelve Elementary Schools of Dallas, Texas

"The purpose of this study was to determine the percent of boys who had hobbies; what influenced their choice of hobbies; what types of hobbies were selected; what were their recreational, educational, and vocational values; and what were their environmental influences...One hundred and ninety-eight questionnaires were filed out in the schools that were in the high economic districts, one hundred ninety-one in the medium districts, and one hundred ninety-seven in the low districts. This made a … more

Date: August 1939

Creator: Dittrich, Cedonia E.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Bicycle Transportation

This report presents the results of a study regarding bicycle use as a practical transportation alternative in the United States and elsewhere. It includes an overview of bicycle use in America; the cycling environment; related federal, state, and local activities; experiences in Europe, Japan, and China; and recommendations based on the study's conclusions.

Date: December 1974

Creator: Dougherty, Nina & Lawrence, William

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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A Comparative Study of Recreation in State and Federal Mental Institutions in Texas

The purpose of this study is to make a comparative survey of recreational programs in both federal and state mental institutions in Texas. The objective, in general, is to determine which of the two types of mental institutions makes available to patients the most well-rounded program of recreation, and to determine wherein recreational facilities and opportunities in both types of institutions may be improved.

Date: 1948

Creator: Drennan, John Francis, Jr.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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A Comparison of Exotic and Domestic Species in American Zoological Gardens and their Practical Educational Value

This thesis presents a comparison of zoos and zoological gardens in the United States, Europe, and Asia. After an examination of these entities, the appeal and educational value of particular species is determined.

Date: August 1940

Creator: Elliott, Zola

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Primary Caregiving Father's Perceptions of Leisure

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact the primary caregiving role had on men's perceptions of leisure. The Assessment of Leisure and Recreation Involvement (Ragheb, 2002) was used to examine men's leisure. Twenty-five stay-at-home dad groups were solicited via e-mail; 81 men submitted usable responses to an online survey. Respondents considered themselves the primary caregiver for children in the household and at least one child was younger than 12. Descriptive data were collecte… more

Date: May 2004

Creator: Hall, Rebecca

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

Partner: UNT Libraries

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An Analytical Study of Articles Published in Selected Issues of Five Popular Weekly Periodicals from January, 1947, to January, 1948, Pertaining to the Areas of Health Education, Physical Education, and Recreation

The investigator undertook an analytical study of articles published in selected issues of five popular weekly periodicals from January, 1947, to January, 1948, pertaining to the areas of health and physical education and recreation.

Date: 1949

Creator: Hart, Dana R.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

Partner: UNT Libraries

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The purpose of this study was to make an analysis of the program of health, physical education, and recreation for girls in the Gainesville High School, Gainesville, Texas. The aim was to develop a program that will function in the lives of the pupils. In order to provide a basis for the improvement of the existing program, an effort was made to evaluate the program for the purpose of improving the health of the pupils and the quality of the services rendered by the school in the areas of healt… more

Date: 1951

Creator: King, Dorothy Scott

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

Partner: UNT Libraries

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An Evaluation of the Equality of Educational Opportunity

This thesis examines the equality of physical education, health, and recreation for middle school boys in Amarillo, Texas. Data gathered at three schools in the city informed the author's conclusions.

Date: August 1939

Creator: Larsen, Ross Harold

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

Partner: UNT Libraries

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Untrammeled by Man? An Ethnographic Approach of Outdoor Recreation Management in Charon's Garden Wilderness

Charon's Garden Wilderness Area within the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma is a landscape that is granted federal protection through the Wilderness Act of 1964. The discourse of wilderness management is influenced by governmental policies and practice which organize knowledge surrounding the natural landscape, like with the formation and semantics of the Wilderness Act. The Wilderness Act establishes characteristics that are designed to monitor and control the landscape a… more

Date: December 2018

Creator: Lukins, Gabrielle M

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

Partner: UNT Libraries

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A Study of the Ways in Which the Boys and Girls of Waxahachie Spend Their Leisure Time

"The study will attempt to show how the boys and girls of Waxahachie spend their leisure time. It will also indicate the need for more direction in the proper use of leisure time. Furthermore, it will show that much should be done by the adults of Waxahachie to help these boys and girls live a fuller, happier life, and prepare healthy minds and bodies to carry on life in a democratic society."-- leaf 3.

Date: August 1949

Creator: McClure, Louise

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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A Comparative Survey of Educational and Experiential Backgrounds of Past and Present Professional Recreators of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department

The purpose of this study was to determine the educational and experiential levels attained by professional recreators employed by the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department from 1961 through 1971. Comparison of these levels was made to the minimum qualifications for employment as recommended by the National Recreation and Park Association. The study also surveyed the areas of specialized course work, in-service education, on-the-job training, and personal philosophy of the individual re… more

Date: August 1973

Creator: Neal, Edward Charles

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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The State of the Hudson 2009

This report describes the environmental quality of the Hudson River and its watershed, including issues such as pollution, population growth, and biodiversity. The report also describes the habitats of estuaries, watersheds, and rivers in general.

Date: 2009

Creator: New York (State). Hudson River Estuary Program.

Item Type: Text

Partner: UNT Libraries