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Showing 1 to 20 of 118 for “"Recreational Activities"”.
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The effects of recreational activities on aquatic avifauna
… recreation and human disturbance in this area. Recreational activities on the northern of two dredged lakes in the northwestern corner of Rietvlei are therefore examined to investigate possible causal relationships between recreational activity and the numbers and behaviour of aquatic avifauna. …
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Influence of Human Recreational Activities and Vegetative Characteristics on Waterbird Abundance
Recreational human activities along waterways may influence the occurrence and abundance of waterbirds. I investigated the possible impacts of recreational activity and vegetative characteristics on the relative abundance of waterbirds along a heavily used river, the San Marcos River, in central …
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Optimal allocation of recreational activities within a reservoir area utilizing topaz
… is the Technique for the Optimal Placement of Activities in Zones, was developed to provide the urban planner with a workable tool from which he could determine the best allocation of a set of activities to a set of zones and at the same time minimize cost. The main objective of this research …
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Human-turtle interactions during freshwater recreational activities: Understanding risks and mitigation strategies
Human activities are increasingly shaping the natural world. Understanding the multi-faceted and complex human-wildlife interactions that occur during these activities provides valuable insights into the human-led biodiversity crisis, and directions for effective environmental and conservation. In …
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"""Are there any activities?"" Black mothers' perceptions and choices pertaining to recreational activities for their children"
… and values guided their choices in out-of-school activities for their children. The study is based on interviews with several Black mothers, which attempted to uncover how Black mothers' lived experience played a role in choosing recreational activities for their children out-of-school free time. …
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Recreation and gambling behaviors among college students
… and compared with their motivation for other recreational activities. Students (N = 996) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas completed self-report questionnaires including The South Oaks Gambling Screen (Lesieur and Bloom, 1987) and the Recreation Experience Preference Scales (Driver, …
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Recreational disturbance of a desert stream fish community: Detecting ecological effects of environmental impact
… Zion National Park, Utah, to assess effects of recreational activities on native fish communities. Pools experiencing high levels of wading and float tubing contained altered population distributions and altered community structure as compared to pools generally lacking recreational activities. …
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Investigating Community Participation in Sports and Recreation at Esikhaleni Township in KwaZulu-Natal
… level of awareness and availability of sport and recreational facilities; identifying the sport codes available at Esikhaleni community; finding out the level of importance/value and benefits of participation in sports and recreational activities among residents of Esikhaleni; identifying the …
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A contribuição do lúdico na educação infantil
… of the play, as well to analyze the presence of recreational activities in daily school. So, through a research grounded in the fundamentals of authors such as Piaget and Vygotsky, and following the school reality studied, we search to characterize the contribution of using recreational resources …
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Edukacinė ir rekreacinė veikla Žagarės regioniniame parke: teorinės ir praktinės galimybės /
… institutions. Research object: Educational and recreational activities in Žagarė Regional Park. Goal of research – Detecting theoretical and practical opportunities of educational and recreational activities in Žagarė Regional Park. Methods of research: document analysis, analysis of literature, …
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Tumble tOTs: Outcomes of a Gymnastics Program for Children with Disabilities
… children with disabilities do not participate in recreational activities as often as typically developing peers. The purpose of the program was to: 1) describe the benefit of a gymnastics program on a child’s development, and 2) identify the impact of a staff training program. Engagement in the …
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James MacGregor Memorial Kowhai Park (commonly referred to as Kowhai Park) : A study of its history, its trees, its recreational developments and its potentials : This dissertation is part of the requirements needed to gain the Diploma of Parks and Recreation (Local Authority) offered at Lincoln College, New Zealand
Objectives of this study: To determine current recreational activities and uses in James MacGregor Memorial Kowhai Park. To determine potential recreational opportunities. Introduction Kowhai Park is a major asset to the city of Wanganui . It is a large riverbank reserve with many trees planted …
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O lúdico como opção metodológica no contexto escolar
… of early childhood education. Through play activities the child communicates with the world around them, build knowledge, and develops fully. Therefore, we conducted a qualitative field study in which we used a questionnaire containing six subjective questions, and as educators target …
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A comparative study of Mennonite and non-Mennonite high school girls in a selected community
… girls participated in the same household activities and performed them to a similar degree; although the attitude of the Mennonite girls toward the activities was more positive. Apparently, there was little or no relation between the way the girls performed household activities and the way …
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Investigation of anxiety symptoms in a cognitive-stress mediational model of depression in early adolescent girls
… communication, and higher engagement in social/recreational activities, were significantly associated with a more positive cognitive triad. Additionally, more negative life events were significantly associated with a more depressogenic cognitive triad. Both family social/recreational activities …
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Using benthic microalgae as an indicator of recreational disturbance associated with bait collection and trampling in Langebaan Lagoon, South Africa
… coastal areas because of their aesthetic and recreational appeal. Of growing concern is the impact emanating from recreational activities, including bait harvesting and associated trampling. Many studies have quantified the impact of these activities on the benthic environment, with few …
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The Impact Outdoor Recreation Activities on Individuals with Physical Disabilities
… literature on the impact of outdoor recreation activities on individuals with physical disabilities. Participation in outdoor recreational activities should be accessible to everyone. Participation in outdoor recreation improves an individual’s physical, mental, and social well-being. However, …
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