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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

(See paragraph 4 on page 43.)

The courses in the six week session 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 course offered in the practice classes unless there is an enrollment of
at least twelve students.

Physical Education Staff: Miss Pohl, Miss White, Miss Anderson, Miss
Whitten.

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 consists of the practice of games, folk dances, story plays, gymnastics, and
stunts which are suitable for use in elementary schools and playgrounds.

State Syllabus in Physical Education required as text.

Students are required to wear gymnasium suits.

For a Normal Professional certificate, Physical Education s94 is required in connection
with this course.

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 consists of practice in folk dancing, stunts, gymnastics and marching,
group games, and field and track athletics suitable for use in Junior and Senior High
Schools and in recreational centers.

State Syllabus in Physical Education required as text.

Students are required to wear gymnasium suits.

For a Normal Professional certificate, Physical Education s94 is required in connection
with this course.

Physical Education s94: Principles and Methods of Physical Education
Teaching in the Public Schools: First Term. 10:30; M. G. Credit, ½
session-hour. Open to all students.

This course deals with the underlying principles of Physical Education and their
relation to public school teaching. Emphasis is placed on teaching methods and organization
of Physical Education for rural and city schools. The course consists mainly of lecture,
discussions and recitation.

This course in conjunction with Physical Education s92 or s93 is required of candidates
for Normal Professional certificates.

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. Mon., Wed., Fri., 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 s102-I: Swimming for Women (Beginners): First
Term. Mon., Wed., Fri., Sec. 1, 11:30; Sec. 2, 3:30. Second Term, Mon.,
Wed., Fri., 3:30; M. G. Credit, ½ session-hour. 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-II (a) and (b): Swimming for Women (Intermediate):
First Term. Mon., Wed., Fri., 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-II (a) is a continuation of s102-I including side stroke, single over arm,
trudgeon, preliminary crawl, diving and endurance tests.

Course s102-II (b) consists of s102-II (a) 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,
Tues., Thurs., 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, Tues.,
Thurs., Sat., 4:45 to 6:00; M. G.