GERONTOLOGY INSTRUCTION IN RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES CURRICULA: A TWO-DECADE STATUS REPORT

The extent of gerontological instruction within Recreation/Leisure Studies (R/LS) curricula was the subject of investigations conducted in 1981 and 1990. The present study, conducted in 2000, is both a follow-up and extension of the previous two works. Using a sample of 102 accreditated departments...

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Published inEducational gerontology Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 279 - 294
Main Authors MacNeil, Richard D., Winkelhake, Kathleen, Yoshioka, Naomi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Informa UK Ltd 01.04.2003
Subjects
Aging (Individuals)
Course Content
Geriatrics
Gerontology
Higher Education
Leisure Education
Recreation
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Summary:The extent of gerontological instruction within Recreation/Leisure Studies (R/LS) curricula was the subject of investigations conducted in 1981 and 1990. The present study, conducted in 2000, is both a follow-up and extension of the previous two works. Using a sample of 102 accreditated departments of R/LS, this study explored the availability and involvement of these academic units in gerontological instruction on their particular campuses. Comparisons to the two previous studies are drawn. A justification for promoting aging-related content in R/LS curricula is provided, as well as recommendations for achieving suggested changes.
ISSN:0360-1277
1521-0472
DOI:10.1080/713844340