STUDENT OBJECTIVES

i. To experience competition. The competitive way has been largely the
American way. It has a natural appeal. It is desirable that it should be turned
into proper channels and made useful. Nearly all people enjoy competition if a
contest is fairly even. Important disciplining on the social and character side
results from the pressure of competition. This is a laboratory for citizenship.

2. To have fun. Relaxation and recreation are as necessary in school life
as to any other phases of it. If, as a result of the intramurals program, stu-
dents can learn to play, the program has been of real service.

3. To learn cooperation and self-control. These qualities are more and more
necessary in daily life. Some group games will be necessary so that the individual
can learn to submerge himself within the group and to do those things that serve
team interest. Rubbing elbows on the field and around the locker-rooms with team-
mates and competitors furnishes an opportunity for learning things worthwhile
socially. Friendship and comradeship developed incidentally, as a result of
people's meeting in competition and among one's own team are some of the most en-
during which result from schodl association. Ihese benefits are not all inherent
in this program but depend largely on proper management.

4. To learn to use leisure time wisely. Modern sedentary living requires a
balance of physically active recreation. Probably the best recreation that can
be obtained is that sort which will require exercise and outdoor play. The skills
resulting from school competition can be the basis of carry-over interest here.
It is important that we emphasize living in school as well as getting ready for
Jiving Later.

5» To acquire a knowledge of and liking for sports. We tend to like the
sports in which we excel. Some skill is necessary to develop sufficient interest
to insure carry-over. The future wise use of leisure time then, may be partially
guaranteed by this program.

6. To develop bodily grace, strength, and stamina. Good posture is a social,
psychological, and physical asset. Sufficient strength to meet the ordinary
demands and occasional emergencies of daily living is essential. Graceful and
efficient use of the body in all types of physical activity is a worthwhile thing
in itself. All of these may be aided by practice of physical activity. The most
interesting practice is in sports competition.