 | The University of Virginia record February 15, 1936 |  |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(See paragraph 4 on page 44)
The courses described below are offered to meet the needs of teachers
of Physical Education, directors of playgrounds and gymnasiums, of school
teachers and of administrative officers of schools.
No courses will be offered in the practice classes unless there is an
enrollment of at least twelve students.
Physical Education Staff: Miss Pohl, Miss White, Miss Lewis.
Physical Education s92: Physical Education Activities for Elementary
Schools: First Term. 9:30; M. G. Credit, ½ session-hour. Open to all students.
This course is planned to give practice in physical education activities which are
suitable for use in elementary schools—folk dancing and singing games, group and simple
team games, and stunts.
Students should provide themselves with gymnasium costumes.
For a Normal Professional Certificate this course or Physical Education s93 is required
in conjunction with Physical Education s94.
Physical Education s93: Physical Education Activities for Junior and
Senior High Schools: First Term. 11:30; M. G. Credit, ½ session-hour.
Open to all students.
This course is planned to give practice in physical education activities which are
suitable for use in Junior and Senior High School—group games, team games, individual
sports, folk dancing and stunts.
Students should provide themselves with gymnasium costumes.
For a Normal Professional Certificate, this course or Physical Education s92, is required
in conjunction with Physical Education s94.
Physical Education s94: Principles of Physical Education: First Term.
10:30; M. G. Credit, ½ session-hour. Open to all students.
This course presents the aims and objectives of Physical Education, the place of
Physical Education in the new curriculum, and methods of organization and teaching of
Physical Education in the public schools. Lectures, recitation, and quiz.
For a Normal Professional Certificate, this course is required in conjunction with
either Physical Education s92 or s93.
Physical Education s95: Natural Dancing and Rhythms: First Term.
8:30; M. G. Credit, ½ session-hour. Open to all students. No previous training
required.
Credit necessitates tests in performing the dances. Students not desiring credit are
not required to take the tests.
This course aims to present a type of dancing based on free and natural movements.
Physical Education s96: Clog and Character Dances: (Beginners):
First Term. 9:30; M. G. Credit, ½ session-hour. Open to all students. No
previous training required.
Credit necessitates tests in performing the dances. Students not desiring credit are
not required to take the tests.
The course presents clog, athletic and character dances suitable for girls and women,
boys and men.
Physical Education s97: Folk and Group Dancing: First Term. 9:30;
M. G. Credit, ½ session-hour. Open to all students.
Credit necessitates tests in performing the dances. Students not desiring credit are
not required to take the tests.
The course presents a selected and graded list of European and American Folk dances
suitable for use from grade school through college and in recreation centers.
Physical Education s100: Tennis: Both Terms. Monday, Wednesday,
Friday, 4:30; M. G. Credit, ½ session-hour.
A course in the fundamental elements of the game of tennis. Tests will be required of
those who wish credit for the course.
Open to men and women.
Students are required to furnish their own rackets and balls, and must wear tennis
shoes without heels.
Swimming for Women:
A cotton tank suit, costing about $1.00, will be required for all swimming
classes. Swimming caps must be worn.
Students who can qualify may take the Red Cross Life Saving Test.
Physical Education s101: Elementary Golf: First Term. Hours to be
arranged. M. G. Credit, ½ session-hour. Open to all students.
Instruction will be given in the fundamentals of golf. Tests will be required of those
students who wish credit in the course.
Students will be required to furnish their own golf club and balls. Fee for use of
golf course, $2.50.
Physical Education s102-I: Swimming for Women (Beginners): First
Term. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sec. 1, 11:30; Sec. 2, 3:30. Second
Fee for instruction, $5.00. Fee for towels and laundering of suits, $1.50.
This course consists of instruction in correct breathing, overcoming fear of the water,
elementary back stroke, preliminary crawl, side stroke, safety measures, and the rudiments
of diving.
Students desiring credit must pass tests.
Physical Education s102-IIa and b: Swimming for Women (Intermediate):
First Term. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sec. 1, 4:30; M. G.
Credit, ½ session-hour. Fee for instruction, $5.00. Fee for towels and
laundering of suits, $1.50.
Course s102-IIa is a continuation of s102-I including side stroke, single over arm, trudgen,
preliminary crawl, diving and endurance tests.
Course s102-IIb consists of s102-IIa in perfect form, more difficult diving and endurance
tests.
Prerequisite: a grade of 85 in Physical Education s102-I if taken at the University
of Virginia, otherwise an entrance test required.
Students desiring credit must pass tests.
Physical Education s105: Recreational Swimming (For Women and
Girls): Recreational swimming tickets covering fifteen admissions will be
sold for $1.50; single admissions 15 cents. All persons (except members of
the faculty) not registered in the Summer Quarter purchasing these tickets
must pay a registration fee of $3.00 in addition to the price of the tickets.
Regulation suits required. Hours for Recreational Swimming, Both Terms,
Tuesday, Thursday, 3:30 to 4:30; M. G.
Physical Education s106: Recreational Swimming (For Men and Boys):
Recreational swimming tickets covering fifteen admissions will be sold for
$1.50; single admissions 15 cents. All persons (except members of the
faculty) not registered in the Summer Quarter purchasing these tickets must
pay a registration fee of $3.00 in addition to the price of the tickets. Regulation
suits required. Hours for Recreational Swimming, Both Terms, Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday, 4:45 to 6:00; M. G.
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