Table Of ContentA HANDBOOK FOR RECREATIONAL DIRECTORS
A Project
Presented to
the Faculty of the School of Education
The University of Southern California
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Science in Education
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William J. Gill
June 1950
UMI Number: EP45837
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PREFACE
It Is a foregone conclusion that a well planned recre
ational program Is the most adequate answer to the problem of
providing out-of-school leisure time activities to youth
during the summer months. The preceding point is of prime
concern to communities throughout Southern California. The
fact that the entire area has grown by leaps and bounds during
the post war years is indicative of the fact that Southern
California Communities must concern themselves with providing
adequate recreational facilities and areas for their youth.
All moneys expended wisely by providing larger and
better equipped areas for recreation will probably pay off in
huge dividends in the future. It is highly probable that the
youth of today, given the opportunity for self expression that
comes through their associations with others in play condi
tions, will produce healthier, more alert, well developed
citizens of tomorrow. Southern California has made great
strides in the right direction in this respect, but there
still remains improvements to be made. A very pronounced
example of localities that have neglected the providing of
adequate recreational facilities for youngsters are those of
the large metropolitan areas of Chicago, Detroit and New York.
Consequently, evidence is presented to bear out this point by
the amount of juvenile delinquency that exists.
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It is the express purpose of this project to present
a Handbook for Recreational Directors, with the sole purpose
in mind that the youth of today may be better served in pro
viding a healthful and enjoyable outlet for their energies
through recreation.
TABLE 01 CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
PART 1. SELECTION
HOW TO DELEGATE PERSONNEL AS SUPERVISORS
1 I. HOW TO CABBY OUT DUTIES AS RECREATION DIRECTOR . 2
Motivation: Benefits to be gained by carrying
duties out efficiently . .............. B
Presentation: Some methods in discharging
duties . . . . ............... ........ B
Performance: Suggested activities . ........ 5
Evaluation: A check list that will help you
observe your efficiency as a Recreational
. Director ................................. 6
II. HOW TO CARRY OUT DUTIES AS ASSISTANT RECREATION
DIRECTOR . .............................. 7
Motivation: Benefits to be gained by offering
able assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Presentation: Some methods in accepting and
carrying out duties............. 7
Performance: Suggested activities .......... 8
Evaluation: Some questions which may be a
check in carrying out duties as Assistant
Recreation Director ...................... 8
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CHAPTER PAGE
III. HOW TO SUPERVISE PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES....... 10
Motivation; Rewards to be gained by efficient
supervision .................. . . . . . . 10
Presentation: Some methods involved In good
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supervising............................. 10
Performance; Suggested activities.......... IS
Evaluation: Some questions which may he a
eheek on the supervision of playground
activities............................. . 13
IV. HOW TO ESTABLISH A BASIS EOR ENROLLMENT AND
ATTENDANCE . . . . . ......................... 14
Motivation: Rewards of a well planned basis . 14
Presentation: Some methods in establishing a
basis of enrollment and attendance . . . . . 14
Performance: Suggested activities ........ 16
Evaluation: Some questions with which you may
cheek the basis of enrollment and attendance 16
PART 2. PLAYING
HOW TO ORGANIZE A PROGRAM
THROUGH THE FACILITIES AVAILABLE
V. HOW TO USE THE GYM TO THE BEST ADVANTAGE. . . . 18
Motivation: Rewards of considering space . . 18
Presentation: Some methods in attaining good
planning............................ 18
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Performance: Suggested activities ........ 19
Evaluation; Some questions with which you
may check the quality of your planning in
utilization of area in the gym. . . . . . 19
¥1. HOW TO USE THE ATHLETIC FIELD............... 20
Motivation: Rewards that result from
foresight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Presentation: Some methods in attaining
proper use of the field . 20
Performance: How to improve your technique . 23
Evaluation: Some inquiries with which you
may test your knowledge in the proper
utilization of the athletic field . . . . . 23
¥11. HOW TO USE TEE PLUNGE . . . . 24
Motivations; Rewards that will he yours
through proper handling . . . . . . . . . . 24
Presentation: The proper technique of
management . . , 24
Performance: Suggested activities ........ 27
Evaluation: Some inquiries with which you
may test your knowledge in the proper
management of the swimming pool.......... 27
¥111. HOW TO CONDUCT THE PROGRAM OF HANDICRAFTS . . . 29
Motivation: Rewards of good planning . . . . 29
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Presentation: Some methods in presenting the
handicraft program .............. . . . . . £9
Performance: Suggested activities . . . . . . 3£
Evaluation: Some questions which may be a
check on handicrafts................. 32
IX. HOW TO DISTRIBUTE AMD PROTECT EQUIPMENT . . . . 33
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Motivations: Rewards of proper care of
equipment ....................... 33
Presentation: Some methods in proper care . . 33
Performance: Suggested activities .......... 34
Evaluation: A check list that will help you
measure your ability in the proper protection
and distribution of equipment............ 34
PART 3. GAMES
HOW TO ESTABLISH AMD COMDUCT GAME ACTIVITIES
X. HOW TO PRESENT SUGGESTED GAMES......... 3?
Motivation: Some rewards from conducting
adequate games ..................... 37
Presentation: Some methods and suggested
g a m e s ................................... 37
Performance: Suggested activities .......... 41
Evaluation: Some suggestions with which you
may check the presentation of suggested games 41
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XI. HOW TO OBTAIN BEST RESULTS FROM PUBLICITY . . . 43
Motivation: Benefits from newspaper publicity 43
Presentation: Some points to consider in
publications ............................. 43
Performance: Suggested activities .......... 45
Evaluation: Some points on which you may
check your ability on preparing publicity . 45
XII. HOW TO SELECT NIGHT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS . . . . 46
Motivation: Benefits of a well-selected
program for adults ...................... 46
Presentation: Some methods in introducing a
recreational program for adults . . . . . . 46
Performance: Suggested activities .......... 48
Evaluation: Some inquiries with which you may
test your knowledge in conducting night
programs for adults . ............. 48
BIBLIOGRAPHY....................................... 50
