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SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Requirements

All students registered in the College are required to take two years of
Physical Education, which must be completed by the end of the student's second
year. This regulation applies to those who are preparing for the study of
Medicine, Law, Engineering, or other professions, as well as those applying for
Academic Degrees. Exception to this regulation can be made by the Director
of Physical Education with the consent of the Dean of the College.

For First-Year Men

Medical Examination and Physical Examination: Each first-year student
must present himself to the Examiners at the Memorial Gymnasium immediately
after completing his registration, for examination and classification.

Physical Exercise: Three hours per week for one year. Organized
class work in gymnastics, mass games, boxing, wrestling, basket ball, swimming
and track.

Physical Education Hygiene: Three hours per week for one term. The
lectures treat of the gross anatomy of the body, physical functions and mechanism,
hygiene fundamentals of body, exercise, athletic training and technique of
competitive activities.

Tests: Physical efficiency test will be given at the beginning and the
end of the course. Swimming tests will be given to all first-year men at the
end of the spring term. A satisfactory grade is required in these tests to complete
the work.

Attendance Reports: (Note—Read the following regulations carefully.)

Absence with Dean's leave or University Physician's certificate must be reported
to the Gymnasium Office promptly.

All first-year men applying for athletic teams must report at the Gymnasium
Office to secure permit and be transferred on the attendance report.

All squad men must sign the daily attendance sheet before going to the field.
Sheets will be placed at a convenient place in the locker room.

Men released from the squad must report to the Gymnasium Office immediately.

General Information

Physical defects are not accepted as sufficient reason for failing to register
for physical training since group or individual exercises will be prescribed in
such cases.

Regulation uniform consisting of a white sleeveless jersey, khaki pants and
rubber soled shoes will be required for all class work.

Lockers may be secured at the Gymnasium Office any day, excepting Saturday,
from 3 to 5 o'clock.

Under University Ruling the Gymnasium and the Swimming Pool will be
closed on Sunday. On other days Gymnasium will close at 10:00 P.M.

For Second-Year Men

Physical Exercise: Three hours per week for the school year. Activities
to be elected and reported at the Gymnasium Office before the close of
each term.

Intramural Activities

The period from five to six (5 to 6) o'clock each day will be devoted to
intramural activities. These activities are open to all students of the University
who wish to participate. Supervision and equipment will be furnished by the
Physical Education School.