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The paper describes the flaws and potential solutions for two Los Angeles Universities - USC and UCLA. The paper looks at the ways in which students and faculty currently use the recreational centers and the ways in which their opinions could help to restructure some of the observed problems at the centers.

From the Paper
"My research on recreational building design and maintenance took me to two Los Angeles campuses, the University of Southern California and the University of California at Los Angeles. Each of the main recreational facilities at these schools, the Lyons Center and the John Wooden Center, respectively, has similar structural problems. While these flaws were not initially recognized during the building processes, they can still be fixed. This paper will describe some of the preventable structural flaws I observed and suggest solutions to these problems.

Tags:recreation, facility, assssment

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This paper discusses the issue of the legalization of recreational drugs. According to this paper, the use of recreational drugs has become increasingly popular in the United States and there is no compelling reason to believe that this trend will not continue. The paper examines the arguments in favor of recreational drug legalization versus the arguments against the legalization of recreational drug use. Specifically, the paper considers the costs of enforcing tough laws against the legalization of recreational drugs and weigh this cost against the social and fiscal price society pays as a result of individuals engaging in pernicious behavior brought about at least in part by the abuse of recreational drugs.

Tags:drug, legalization, arguments

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This paper examines how recreational therapy is important and helpful for heart patients, especially those in hospitals awaiting transplantation. According to the paper, recreational therapy is especially beneficial to those who are either bored or anxious awaiting transplantation, and who may be limited to physical recreational exercise. The paper concludes that keeping minds active and easing tensions are priorities for an emerging number of recreational therapist professionals.

From the Paper
"It is important to help relieve anxiety and stress and provide some sort of therapy for heart patients, especially those in hospitals awaiting transplants or other invasive operations that create both mental s well as physical problems for the patients. "Recreation therapy provides programs that assist adult patients in adjusting to their disease, treatment and hospitalization." (About Recreational Therapy 2008 para 1). This sort of therapy has become increasingly recognized as valuable in helping anxiety among heart patients. "Patients awaiting heart transplants would benefit from recreational therapy, which would boost their spirits..."

Tags:boredom, art therapy, anxiety

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The paper discusses how Martin (n.d.) states that under the Americans with Disabilities Act every individual has the right to participate in recreational programs, regardless of disability (para. 1), yet, Martin (n.d.) indicates that this is still not often the case, as many parents and caretakers of the disabled can attest to (para. 1). The paper discusses how the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program was created to address the needs of disabled people within the San Francisco bay area by providing physical activities that improve self-esteem, build confidence and allow those with disabilities to develop strong physical skills ("Our", 2008, sec. 1). The paper explains that the reason behind the creation of this entity was due to the fact that over 73% of the disabled in society are unemployed, numerous teens with disabilities commit suicide every year and many individuals who develop disabilities "drop out of school" because of their inability to function effectively as a disabled person ("Our", 2008, sec. 4). The paper shows how the development of programs such as this addresses a need in society for the disabled that is not being addressed by those within the health care community on a large scale. Yet, the paper argues that it must be understood by health care workers, especially those in professions such as occupational and rehabilitative therapy, that integrated recreational programs for many with disabilities are not only focused on the physical aspect of recreation, but on building strength through confidence, self-esteem and social engagement. Therefore, an examination of the issues and programs that have been created in relation to individuals with head injuries, spinal cord injuries and patients that are confined to wheelchairs is accomplished. The results of these programs are analyzed and implications for the future of integrated recreational programs for the disabled are discussed.

Tags:occupational, therapy, disabled

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This paper investigates the topic of liability in respect to how those that enter into properties for recreational purposes can successfully sue the owner and/ or operator of a recreational facility, as well as the laws that protect the owner and/ or operator from litigation. This topic is examined in respect to the state of California and the liability issues held by both the persons using the recreational facility and those that own and operate this facility.

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The paper discusses a company's proposed recreational program for employees outside the regular work arena. The paper addresses the business, organizational and technological aspects of this program and outlines the benefits of this program for both the employees and the company.

From the Paper
"It has been proposed that the company establish a recreational program for participation by employees who wish to enjoy each other's companionship outside the regular work arena. In order to facilitate such a recreational program, it has also been suggested that the program be tied to an effort to ensure that the participating employees benefit from the program with improved health and fitness.
"Establishing a program like the one being proposed has a lot of upside potential to it, but also provides for pitfalls if the administration is handled in a lackluster manner. The three areas to bear in mind regarding the implementation of this program are the business, organizational and technological aspects that all must be addressed before such a program bears fruit."

Tags:fitness, health, technology, costs, administration

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This paper discusses five drugs (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, morphine and heroin) commonly used for recreation and examines their medical effects. The writer describes each drug, its legal status and illustrates its uses as medical agents. The paper explains that the complex interaction of social acceptance, proven benefits as a medical agent, and potential side effects (including addiction) all played an important role in determining if a specific drug is used as a medical agent in today's health care system.

From the Paper
"Alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, morphine and heroin have all been used extensively as medical agents. All five drugs have also been used extensively for recreational purposes. As a result of their known adverse effects, marijuana, cocaine, morphine and heroin were all made illegal. However, alcohol remains legal. There is a resurgence of interest in the medical effects of marijuana, cocaine and morphine."

Tags:addiction, analgesic, narcotic, anaesthetic, prescription

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This paper explores the revenue streams available to non-profit and for-profit summer camps. The author emphasizes the need to diversify revenue streams as much as possible while simultaneously building professional and personal relationships within the local community. The paper suggests that a close attention to detail can have great rewards down the road.

From the Paper
"Types of funding for non-profit and profit recreational summer camps There are a variety of different funding mechanisms in place for non-profit and profit-based recreational summer camps; it is simply a matter of digging sufficiently to find what revenue streams are most viable for your organization - and what revenue streams are most dependable. This research paper explores several avenues that are available to summer camp directors eager to ensure that the future of his or her camp is not compromised by a lack of finances. As should become apparent, the more revenue streams that a camp is able to tap into, the more likely it is that that camp will be able to survive the inevitable vicissitudes of government and state funding that inevitably arise. With that in mind, it is to a discussion of summer camp funding that this paper now turns."

Tags:funding, camps, streams

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In this paper, the advantages of therapeutic recreation for people with physical disabilities are analyzed. The paper discusses how recent legislation forbidding discrimination against those with disabilities has impacted this field. The legislation has stimulated recreational therapists, specialists and educators alike to take on a more active role in providing a wide range of physical and recreational activities for people who have physical disabilities. These activities typically work to help promote the quality of life among people who have disabilities and improve participation, interaction and understanding among their able bodied peers.

Outline:
Causes and Characteristics of Population - Physically Disabled
Importance of Recreation for Population
Role and Place of Recreation in Life
Overview of Legislation Affecting Disabled
Role and Use of Therapeutic Recreation
Specific Recreation Activities to Improve Functioning
Conclusions

From the Paper
"A person who has a physical disability may be defined in multiple ways. Henderson (1999) suggests that a disability can be defined "as a physical or mental impairment that restricts one or more aspects of a person's life" (22). This definition is supported by others who suggest that people who are disabled generally are limited with respect to their ability to participate in certain physical and recreation activities; this suggests a need to explore new ways for identifying how to help people who are disabled experience a full range of activities including physical and therapeutic recreational activities (Henderson, 2002; Austin & Crawford, 1996; Smith, Austin & Kennedy, 1996). "

Tags:recreational, therapy, disabled, Americans, with, Disabilities, Act

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The following explores the importance of youth sport/recreation to the social development of young people. The paper further examines how sports and recreational activities serve to bolster the self-esteem, communication skills, self-reliance, resourcefulness, and overall psychic health of children who struggle with developmental problems. The paper also stresses how personal self-awareness can be boosted by healthful sports participation. The paper concludes by showing how youth sports and recreation can pave the way towards mutually-enriching experiences between children and between children and adults.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at the importance of youth sport/recreation to the social development of young people. At the top of the list, the ensuing several pages will explore how sports and recreational activities serve to bolster (or at least can potentially bolster) the self-esteem, communication skills, self-reliance, resourcefulness, and overall psychic health of children who struggle with developmental problems; it will also be stressed how personal self-awareness can be boosted by healthful sports..."

Tags:sport, social, recreation