The Normal Course in Play: Practical Material for Use in the Training of Playground and Recreation Workers

The purpose of the Normal Course in Play is to give a conception of the scope of play and its influences on life which will challenge the student as well as give practical information. The book lays before the instructor the main facts about the play movement and program, its significance in the life of the individual and the community, and the sources of information regarding it. It is the task of the instructor giving the course to adapt and interpret the material in the way which will make it most vital and will most effectively correlate with other courses which the educational institute offers.
NRPA Recreation and Park Perspective Collection
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