Kansas Health and Physical Education Association
October, 1938

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Every effort must be made to emphasize
the value of an adequate program of
physical education for the public
schools of the state. Both the admin-
istrators and the general public must
be aware of the immediate need in this
respect, The Association members
should make every opportunity for dig-
nified, enthusiastic and intelligent
publicity for the work, Certain pro-
cedures listed below will aid in
establishing a favorable attitude
towards physical education:

A speaker from the field of physical
education participating on the Gener-
al Program of the State Teacher's
Association.

The spring meeting of the H.&P.H.A.
so designed as to attract and inter-
est educators, administrators,
parents, social and service clubs
and reputable professional organiza-=
tions.

Contact with the above individuals
and organizations set up through
state, district and county educaion-
al meetings, parent-teacher organiz=
ations, service-social, and civic
clubs and by radio,

Principals and superintendents are
to be encouraged to give positive
credit for physical education work.
Progress in this direction will be
stimulated by the use of achievement
tests and the practice of systematic
grading in keeping with the so-call-
ed major subjects.

A movement sponsored, favoring a
regular class period in physical ed-
ucation every day.

More emphasis given to intramural
activities for cvery child and less
to varsity or interscholastic ath-
letics for the few,

Trained, accredited physical cduca-
tion teachers are best equipped to
sponsor such attitudes and ideals.
The coach is often not only willing
but anxious to promote activities
for all the boys rather than the few

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who need it less, but the community
and administrative emphasis upon
"championships" makes any contructive
ideas in this direction impossible.

The Association must bring to the
attention of the general public and
educational authorities, the critical
need for safe athletic programs,
systematic health inspection and per-
iodic examinations for the normal
children, and a carefully planned pro-
gram for the physically handicapped,
Suggestions follow for procedure:

Cooperation with the local, county
and state health units is of much
value.

Establish intelligent and profession-~
ail reiaticns with the local, county,
and state medical associations and
ask their acvice and assistance.

Plan "limited" programs suited to the
children "excused" from physical edu-
cation work. Consult the attending
physician and encourage his thorough
understanding of your whole program
and ideals. Ask him to help you
sclect activities for the handicapped
child under your direction. Check
your results with him.

C. A state syllabus should be compiled.

The state department of education
should be asked to cooperate and advise,

Present status of physical education
to be determined by a survey in co-
operation with school authorities,
Syllabus to be based upon the findings
from this survey and the local necds.
Set a definite date for the comple-
tion of this syllabus,

D. The teacher of physical education must
make contracts with the community by
active participation in the social
and recreational life,
leisure is a direct challenge and a
golden opportunity for the physical
educator.

The increased

Sponsor adult recreation, tennis,
golf, swimming, hiking, picnicking,
camping, etc.