JUNE 2012 REC REPORT NEWSLETTER Happy 40th, Title IX! This month marks the 40th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, originally passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972 on June 23, 1972. Broadly speaking, Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. Click here to read more. REC NEWS ACE, Town Sports International Partner on Training The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announced a partnership with Town Sports International to create Xercise International (XI), a personal training instructional program designed to develop fitness enthusiasts' passion into a profession. For more information, visit http://www.recmanagement.com/rmnews/0613.ace.townsports.pr.pdf. NSPF Launches 'Step Into Swim' Campaign Imagine a decline in healthcare cost inflation, reduction in drowning tragedies, improved qualities of life and health, all contributing to industry growth. This can be achieved, according to the National Swimming Pool Foundation if we simply teach more and more people of all ages to swim. For more information, visit http://www.recmanagement.com/rmnews/0531.stepintoswim.pr.pdf. School Policy Could Boost Physical Activity The days of grade school students walking to school - remembered as uphill both ways - represent a bygone era; the number of students walking to school simply isn't what is used to be. Safety concerns and the built environment between home and school have negatively affected active commuting. In addition, school choice typically results in farther commutes. For more information, visit http://www.recmanagement.com/rmnews/0531.acsm.schools.commute.pr.pdf. This Month in RECREATION MANAGEMENT The June 2012 issue features our 2012 State of the Industry Report. More than 2,000 professionals representing recreation, sports and fitness facilities responded to our call to provide more information about their facilities. 2012 Report on the State of the Managed Recreation Industry    General Survey Results Regional Trends    Trends in Aquatic Facilities    Trends in Parks & Recreation    Trends in Colleges & Universities    Trends in Schools & School Districts    Trends in Health Clubs    Trends in YMCAs, YWCAs, JCCs and Boys & Girls Clubs    WEB EXCLUSIVE! Trends in Camps, Campgrounds & RV Parks