Article: Accessibility in campus recreation programs.(Research Application)

Campus recreation programs are a common component of higher education. According to the National Intramural Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) (www.nirsa.org), 80% of over 15 million college and university students in the United States participate in various recreational sport programs compared to 2% who participate in intercollegiate sports. Historically, recreation programs have provided services to meet the needs of traditional students. The student population at colleges and universities, however, has changed (Hodges, 2000). Along with the increase in non-traditional students who commute and/or attend college part-time, the number of students with disabilities has ...

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