Global ETD Search
Search theses and dissertations gathered from participating repositories worldwide. Every result links back to the library that holds it. No account is needed.
Results
Showing 1 to 20 of 50 for “"parks and recreation"”.
-
Active living in municipal parks and recreation : a case study
If quality of life is an important recreation outcome, then municipal parks and recreation management's efforts have to change because:· Over one-third of all the little kids in schools will be diabetic in their lifetime if the trends we are looking at continue. The average loss of life is about 15 …
-
Play and the handicapped child : A dissertation [Diploma in Parks and Recreation, Lincoln College]
Before beginning to look at playgrounds for the handicapped child, it is necessary to look at handicapped children in general, to see what they can gain from play, what they need from play, and how far their needs can be provided for, in spite of their handicaps. I will look firstly at what the …
-
The Relationship Between Commitment and Supervisor-Subordinate Conflict Resolution Behavior in Illinois Parks and Recreation Agencies
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-14T06:34:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7804029.pdf: 3453402 bytes, checksum: c28d24a9f2d67dc1d90cb08a952bec88 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1977
-
On Earth's Body - A New Center for the City of Alexandria Department of Parks and Recreation
… relationship. As a former fitness instructor and new mother, I have experienced many variations of my body. I was especially interested in what happens during movement or exercise as the body and self become more aware of each other and the spaces around them. My thesis began with an …
-
How Do Male and Female Public Parks and Recreation Professionals' Perceptions of Equity Affect Their Workplace Attitudes
… perceptions of workplace equity felt by men and women in public parks and recreation. The impact these perceptions have on workplace issues was also examined. Issues that were studied included job satisfaction, organizational commitment, organizational citizenship, and career development …
-
Public perception of the effectiveness of public input in the parks and recreation planning process at the Boone County fairgrounds
… still dominate the planning process and make the final decisions which shape government policy. Citizens who participate in the panning process would like to feel as if the final decisions are shaped by their input. The research design for this study was a cross sectional, …
-
A Procedure for the Development of A Content Valid Selection Examination for Parks and Recreation Directors in the State of Illinois
… personnel examination for use by public park and recreation agencies. The procedure involved ten steps and began with the completion of a job analysis. Next, a supervisory panel prepared test specifications and test development worksheets. An expert panel was then engaged in an item writing …
-
A history of South Island whaling : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma of Parks and Recreation
… to an area in which the author has worked and above all, be a readable account. The choice of a topic will ultimately reflect the interests and views held by the author. My past association with cetacea, - the whales and dolphins, has been limited to a purely recreational relationship …
-
The possible upgrading of the Centennial Hall : A dissertation submitted as partial completion of the Diploma in Parks and Recreation (Community Recreation Option)
… to report on suitable types of flooring, and potential user groups if the Hall was upgraded. In this dissertation I have attempted to fulfill those requests. The Centennial Hall is a centrally located building belonging to the City Council. Although it is on land that belongs to the …
-
Tangimoana Regional Park : Site and recreation potential analysis : This study was prepared as a partial requirement of the Diploma in Parks and Recreation [Lincoln College]
Introduction: In 1975 the Department of Lands and Survey produced a 'Coastal Reserves Investigationand Proposals Report' on Manawatu County. The aim of the report was to take stock of coastal resources in order to plan for provision of Coastal preservation and Recreation Areas. Several proposals …
-
Sheep farming Tongariro District, 1855-1918 : Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma in Parks and Recreation at Lincoln University College, Canterbury
… is now the boundary of Tongariro National Park and the adjacent region during the period 1855 to 1918. The three main sections of the study are (1) the history of the sheep farming operations (2) consideration as to what effect the activities may have had on the establishment and development of …
-
Park and Recreation Impact Fees: Describing the Attitudes and Current Practices of Texas Cities
… research is to describe the current uses of parkland impact fees that support parks and recreation activities in Texas cities. It is important for parks and recreation professionals to learn and understand the tools they have available to finance new parks and repair old infrastructure. This …
-
Park - People conflict in Langtang National Park, Nepal : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Parks and Recreation Management at Lincoln University
… that are dependent on Park resources for wood and pasture, nine village units were randomly selected for detailed investigation. The investigation included structured questionnaire interviews of 212 randomly selected heads of households and 62 Park staff (who were currently working in different …
-
The park site selection process in Virginia
… accomplished through personal interviews with parks and recreation professionals involved in the park site selection process. This information was augmented with an investigation into the site planning literature on capability/feasibility studies. The research focused on how parks and …
-
Protection of private land under the Reserves Act 1977 : with case studies and examples of protected private land in the Taranaki Land District : [dissertation, Diploma in Parks and Recreation, Lincoln College]
New Zealand has an infinite variety of scenery within a small area : the countryside draws its unique qualities from both natural features and cultural influences. A number of agencies our heritage from destruction. The New Zealand Forest Service follows a policy of conservation and has set up …
Page 1 of 3