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Sediment resuspension due to the operation of recreational motorboats in shallow lakes was investigated. Boats equipped with 28, 50, 85, 120, and 165 horsepower engines were used for this study on Lake Claire, Florida Technological University campus, and Lake Mizell, the City of Winter Park, located in Orange County, Central Florida. Grasshopper Lake was also a test site due to its clarity for underwater photography. These motorboats were run at different speeds and water depths and the induced pressure waves on the lake bottom were measured using a hydrophone and recording system. Primary and secondary wave amplitudes and frequencies were determined for the various operating conditions and motorboats. The primary waves were formed by boat wake and the secondary waves resulted from engine effects. The primary waves were generally higher in amplitude and lower in frequency than the secondary waves. The maximum amplitudes occurred just before planing. The average primary wave amplitude after planing at normal operating speeds decreased exponentially with increasing water depth for all the boats tested and followed this equation: Aw = ae-bD where: Aw = average primary wave amplitude, ft. a = constant varied between boats = 0.68 to 1.86 ft. for boats tested b = 0.17 to 0.25 ft-1 D = water depth, ft The boat waves resuspended bottom sediments and eroded shore areas, increasing the turbidity of the lake water. Particle count and size distribution in water samples were determined using a Coulter Counter. A straight line relationship between turbidity and cummulative particle count per milliliter existed on a semi-log graph. Calculated and measured bottom water velocities showed good agreement for a limited amount of data.

The theoretical and historical foundations of body work and movement therapies are explored. Wilhelm Reich is credited with bringing into prominence the inclusion of the body in psychotherapy. His influence on Alexander Lowen and Fritz Perls is explored in detail. The importance in psychotherapy of breathing, energy, self-expression, spontaneous movement, and awareness is stressed. Six expressive movement therapies -- Gestalt body work, t'ai chi, encounter group exercises, bioenergetic therapy, psychomotor training, and dance therapy -- are described in detail. An evaluation and comparison of the various movement forms is offered, along with suggestions for outcome research in the area. The authors believe the inclusion of body work and expressive movement in psychotherapy is important, either as a sole intervention technique or as an adjunct to traditional verbal methods.

Much research has shown that regular physical activity influences both physiological and psychological health. More specifically, physical activity positively impacts wellbeing, across physical, emotional and social wellness. Furthermore, group-based physical activity has been linked to increasing adherence to an exercise protocol as well as improving social connectedness. For college students, collegiate recreation facilities are the main providers of physical activity services and programming for the campus population to utilize. In the collegiate recreation literature, several university studies have pointed out that students who participate in their recreational facilities and programs have benefited from positive feelings of wellbeing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact that Virginia Tech Recreational Sports' group-based fitness programming has on Virginia Tech students' overall wellbeing. Wellbeing was defined by six dimensions: career (or sense of purpose), social, financial, community, physical and emotional. This study used a concurrent explanatory mixed methods design, composed of a brief cross-sectional survey and focus groups. This work simultaneously contributes to collegiate recreation by providing evidence that students who utilize facilities and programs have higher perceptions of wellbeing as well as highlighting suggested strategies for improvement including resource limitations and communication barriers. Finally, in terms of group fitness and wellbeing, this thesis provides preliminary evidence that those who participate in collegiate group exercise programs have higher perceptions of physical and social wellbeing. / Master of Science / Regular physical activity influences both physical and mental health. More specifically, physical activity positively impacts wellbeing, across physical, emotional and social wellness. Furthermore, group-based physical activity has been linked to increasing adherence to an exercise protocol as well as improving social connectedness. For college students, collegiate recreation facilities are the main providers of physical activity services and programming for the campus population to utilize. In the collegiate recreation literature, several university studies have pointed out that students who participate in their recreational facilities and programs have benefited from positive feelings of wellbeing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact that Virginia Tech Recreational Sports' group-based fitness programming has on Virginia Tech students' overall wellbeing. Wellbeing was defined by six dimensions: career (or sense of purpose), social, financial, community, physical and emotional. This study used a concurrent explanatory mixed methods design, composed of a brief cross-sectional survey and focus groups. This work simultaneously contributes to collegiate recreation by providing evidence that students who utilize facilities and programs have high perceptions of wellbeing as well as highlighting suggested strategies for improvement related to access, programs, variety and communication. Finally, in terms of group fitness and wellbeing, this thesis provides preliminary evidence that those who participate in collegiate group exercise programs have higher perceptions of physical and social wellbeing.

The primary objective of this research was to examine knowledge levels of low-impact recreational practices and to explore the effectiveness of education in reducing impacting behavior among users of Shining Rock Wilderness. Wilderness users were found to have little low-impact knowledge, scoring only 59.7 percent correct on a 10-item multiple choice test. Knowledge of recommended practices regarding campsite selection, one of the most important low-impact behaviors, was much lower at 32.9 percent correct. These low scores are likely due to evolving agency low-impact recommendations and the complexity of the task regarding proper campsite selection behavior. Wilderness users had a moderately strong positive correlation between knowledge of campsite selection recommendations and intentions to select a wilderness campsite. The relationship between knowledge and and actual behavior observed in the wilderness and intentions and behavior appeared to be positive, but conclusions were limited by the small number of field observations. Posters on proper campsite selection, tent placement, and use of backpack stoves rather than campfires were placed on trailhead signs to increase knowledge, foster appropriate intentions, and improve actual behavior. A field experiment with a control group (e.g., no educational posters) showed that the trailhead posters had little positive effect on knowledge or intentions, improving only one of the five tested knowledge items and one of the three behavioral intentions. The posters improved fire building behavior, but not tent placement or campsite selection. Trailhead posters seem to be more effective at improving behaviors that do not require complex judgments about campsite impacts and wilderness use levels. / Master of Science

The problem in this study is to evaluate a library service program designed to increase recreational reading among elementary school age children.

The purpose of this study is to make an investigation of the extent to which the community served by the South Junior High School of Waco, Texas, meets the recreational needs of its boys.

An environmental evaluation concerning land designated for park and recreation development was conducted in Flower Mound, Texas. Results were compared with the findings of a public opinion survey of the citizenry of Flower Mound. The first section is an introduction to land use and recreation planning. Section two presents a review of pertinent literature concerning environmental evaluation and recreation and recreation planning. Third is a brief description of Flower Mound, Texas, and existing park properties. The fourth section discusses both the environmental evaluation and the survey research techniques employed. Results of the environmental evaluation are examined in section five. The public opinion survey results are discussed in the sixth section. Flower Mound is fortunate to have a number of sites suitable for recreational development. If recreational development is to be successful and satisfactory to the users, decisions will need to be made in an organized fashion. Park and recreation planning should be incorporated within a general land use planning framework.

Lam Tsz Fung. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2001-2002, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 125-126). / Mission statement --- p.1 / Background / Country Parks --- p.2 / Marine Parks --- p.5 / Current design approach for Country Parks --- p.7 / Current views for Country Parks --- p.8 / Limitation of current design approach --- p.10 / "Case study - Shing Mun Country Park, HK" --- p.11 / "Case study 一 Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, HK" --- p.14 / "Case study 一 Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, US" --- p.16 / Future recreation pattern / Proactive recreation --- p.19 / "Interpretative planning case study - Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho, US" --- p.22 / Development studies / Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance - Technical Memorandum --- p.25 / Ecotourism --- p.27 / "Case study (Building) - Monterrey Bay Aquarium, California" --- p.28 / Case study (Building) - Jockey Club HSBC WWF HK Marine Life Centre - Hoi Ha Wan --- p.31 / Tung Ping Chau Marine Park / Context --- p.33 / Marine Park / Location map --- p.34 / General map --- p.35 / Topography --- p.36 / Sections --- p.37 / Accessibility --- p.38 / Environment --- p.39 / Behavior pattern --- p.43 / User feedback --- p.A7 / Reason for choosing Tung Ping Chau Marine Park as the study area --- p.48 / Proposed sites --- p.49 / Design strategies --- p.50 / The design of the visit --- p.51 / Preliminary development schedule --- p.53 / Site analysis / Location map --- p.55 / "Path, infrastructure" --- p.56 / "Activities, open spaces" --- p.57 / "Trees, visual attractions" --- p.58 / Use of outdoor living spaces --- p.59 / Existing condition --- p.61 / Preliminary design / Floating decks design --- p.67 / Modification for the existing structure --- p.69 / Proposed plans --- p.72 / Design discussion --- p.77 / Design development / Zoning --- p.78 / Open space design --- p.78 / Separated structure to support new floor deck and new roof --- p.79 / New partition and openings --- p.80 / Updated development schedule --- p.81 / Special study - offsite prefabrication / Theories --- p.83 / Case studies - non-volumetric --- p.86 / Case studies - volumetric --- p.87 / Case studies - modular buildings --- p.88 / Construction process --- p.90 / Material - aluminium --- p.92 / Structural calculation --- p.93 / Final design / Concepts --- p.104 / Existing condition --- p.106 / Proposed scheme --- p.107 / Spatial organization --- p.108 / Functions --- p.109 / Plans --- p.110 / Site section --- p.113 / Construction sequence --- p.116 / Structural concept --- p.117 / Detail --- p.118 / Panels --- p.119 / Site model --- p.122 / Partial building model --- p.123 / Acknowledgements --- p.124 / Bibliography --- p.125