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The Activity Program

 

It is recommended:

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Thot the content of our undergraduate service programs in physical education
contain an abundance of opportunity for men to achieve a sound physical condition
through vigorous active sports and games. The objectives of strength and endur-
ance should be held clearly in view and individual programs should be enpel
to attain these goals wherever compatible with the age and dtiyatbal condition

of the student.

That, while no specific and compulsory program of dalisthenios or "conditioning"
exercises seems desirable for all college students, mon in immediate proximity
to military service be given, on a voluntary basis, an opportunity to partici-
pate in such activities as walking, running, ond combat sports, as will better
prepare thom for the current and singular requirements of military life.

That, wherever feasible, college departments open their doors to and organize
instructional and recreative groups for non-college men of selective service

age living in tho college community. Special opportunities should be given to
post-school inductees prior to their service.

Thot in all colleges end universitics located near military camps or large
concentrations of defense workors a program of recreation bo made available to
assist tho men to occupy their leisure. Facilities should be available and
supervision oxtended . such groups in cooperation with the appropriate military
industrial or recreational authoritics.

That physical education periods be so organized so as to allow the maximum

for vigorous participation. It should be recognized that for. the normal college
student one hour of vigorous activity per day would be the minimum amount of
time necessary to produce the desired results.

That college faculties and other omployees be urged to avail themselves of the

physical education facilities with poriods or classes established for them and