FOREWORD

This study of the organization and administration of physical educa-
tion and intercollegiate athletics in two hundred colleges and universities
of all sections of the country is similar to the ona made by the writer in
1924. One reason for making the study again was to asceriain what
changes had taken place in the administration of these two important
phases of college and university life during the eight years which have
passed since 1924. The data show that there have been some important
changes made, which may or may not be indicative of permanent change
in these fields of higher education.

Since 1924 there has been much discussion and some concerted action
to change what have been called the evils and over-emphasis of intercol-
legiate athletics, especially football. A study made by the writer in 1928
through the co-operation of the college and university presidents and.
deans showed that many of the administrators of these institutions felt
that, in many places a least, intercollegiate athletics were being over-em-
phasized. Many of the administrators felt that successful change of over-
emphasis lie in concerted action, while oihers thot that whatever evils
were prevalent, could be curbed by individual action in each instivution.
Some of the presidents outlined a plan for physical education and athletics
which they desired. The data from this study show that there are similar
plans now being used in some institutions.

All are familiar with the survey made by the Carnegie Foundation. A
study of physical education and athletics was made in the Land Grant Sur-
vey conducted by the Office of Education in 1928. Some of the accredit-
ing agencies of higher education have placed emphasis on inter-collegiate
athletics in accrediting institutions. That these surveys have had some
effect on intercollegiate athletics and physical education goes without say-
ing.

This study made through the men actively engaged in the work of
directing physical education and athletics should show first hand informa-
tion as to the changes made iin this work during the past eight years. Thes2
men with the best interests of both physical education and intercollegiate
athletics in mind have noted car2fully the changes made, and those taking
place in the work. Whatever changes take place in the work must come
through the men directing the work.

The men in the work are familiar with the history and development
of athletics and physical education in our institutions. They are interested
in making this work a part of the curriculum, and in placing it in its proper
place in the life of the institutions. They are alert to the evils and are in-
terested in correcting them.

Plan of the Study.

The information for this study was secured by a questionnaire sent to
heads of the departments of physical education and athleties of the various