Brigham Young University. Dept. of Recreation
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. The following individuals served as chairmen
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Description
Established: 1960
Abolished: ?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-?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)
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