Brigham Young University. Dept. of Recreation

The Department of Recreation was founded in 1955. Many courses in this department were taken by students on an elective basis or as intramural activities, an undertaking which was strongly encouraged. It was made part of the College of Physical Education in 1960. In 1979 the department changed its name to the Department of Recreation Management. Chairmen included: Israel C. Heaton (1956-1970) and William Hafen (1970-1979).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education. Dept. of Recreation

Brigham Young University. Dept. of Recreation Education

Brigham Young University. Recreation Dept.

Description

Established: 1955

Abolished: 1979

Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1979)

Functions

The Department of Recreation functioned to maintain and manage recreational activities for students and faculty; to make ready professional leaders in recreation; to provide consultation service for campus, community, and state groups; and to make eligible voluntary leaders for Church and community service. Courses offered include that of Skills and Techniques for Outdoor Recreation, Planning for Social Recreation, and Administration of Community Recreation. In addition, numerous intramural activities were offered each semester on a non-credit basis.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Recreation functioned under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics (1955-1960)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education (1960-1979)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Recreation Management (1979-1981)

Associated Archival Materials

A history of the recreation education department at Brigham Young University. (GV 3.02 .T467 1969, 378.2 T382)

An evaluation of the Recreation Education Dept. at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. (GV 3.02 .S98 1967, 378.2 Sw42 1967)

An evaluation of the undergraduate core curricilum : Brigham Young University Recreation Education Department. (GV 3.02 .D195, 378.2 D195)

Annual report : Recreation Department. (082 A1a no.95c)

Annual report. (GV 54 .U8 P76)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 1955-1956: p. 340 (Inception of Dept.)

Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 1956-1957: p. 14 (Israel Heaton, Chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1960-1961: p. 6, 139-140, 377-378 (Dept. functioned to maintain and manage recreational activities for students and faculty, to make ready professional leaders in recreation, to provide consultation service for campus, community, and state groups, and to make eligible voluntary leaders for Church and community service; example courses: Skills and Techniques for Outdoor Recreation, Planning for Social Recreation, and Administration of Community Recreation; intramurals offered on non-credit basis)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1964-1966: p. 347 (Dept. of Recreation Education, variant name)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1970-1972: p. 528 (William Hafen, chairman)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1979-1980: p. 45 (Dept. name changed to Dept. of Recreation Management)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00414

Creator: CEM