Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Dept. of Recreation"
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==Associated Archival Materials== | ==Associated Archival Materials== | ||
| − | + | A history of the recreation education department at Brigham Young University. (GV 3.02 .T467 1969, 378.2 T382) | |
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| + | An evaluation of the Recreation Education Dept. at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. (GV 3.02 .S98 1967, 378.2 Sw42 1967) | ||
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| + | An evaluation of the undergraduate core curricilum : Brigham Young University Recreation Education Department. (GV 3.02 .D195, 378.2 D195) | ||
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| + | Annual report : Recreation Department. (082 A1a no.95c) | ||
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| + | Annual report. (GV 54 .U8 P76) | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 14:15, 16 November 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.
Contents
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: 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. 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 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)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00414
Creator: CEM