Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Dept. of Recreation"

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The Department of Recreation was made part of the College of Physical Education at its establishment in 1960.  Many courses in this department were taken by students on an elective basis or as intramural activities, an undertaking which was strongly encouraged.  In 1979 the department changed its name to the Department of Recreation Management.  The following individuals served as chairmen: Israel C. Heaton (1960-1970) and William Hafen (1970-1979).
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The Department of Recreation was made part of the College of Physical Education at its establishment in 1960.  Many courses in this department were taken by students on an elective basis or as intramural activities, an undertaking which was strongly encouraged.  In 1979 the department changed its name to the Department of Recreation Management.  Israel C. Heaton (1960-1970) and William Hafen (1970-1979) served as chairmen.  
  
 
==Variant names==
 
==Variant names==

Revision as of 12:53, 21 October 2009

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

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Dept. of Recreation Education

Description

Established: 1960

Abolished: 1979

Location: Provo, Utah (1960-1979)

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 (1960-1979)

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

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Recreation Management (1979-19??)

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1960-1961: p. 6, 139-140, 377-378 (Israel C. Heaton, chairman; 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)

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