The University of Virginia record :: March 15, 1935

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

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.

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. If desired, some time will be given to materials and
methods of direction of public recreation. The course consists 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
requires 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-IIa 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-IIa is a continuation of s102-I including side stroke, single over arm, trudgeon,
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, 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.

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