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ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 21

 

IV. Physical Education Programs.

The tables show many things regarding the physical education prc-
gram of the institutions in the study. It is safe to assume that these pro-
grams are similar to those of other institutions not in the study. Nearly
all of the institutions of higher education in the country require and give
positive credit for physical education work. This study shows that there
has been a great increase in physical education in the colleges since 1924.
Also that there has been a greatly enlarged program of the work since
1924. There is much evidence that there has been a better planning of the
work since then. One outstanding feature of the study has been the in-
crease in intramural play in the colleges. Instramural is of great value to
the students for recreation and exercise. Intramural play should give to
the students who take part, some of the values of intercollegiate athletics
without the long practice periods of the latter.

The number of activities of the physical education programs have been
much enlarged. Golf, tennis, handball, swimming, speedball, soccer, volley
ball, skating, winter sports and many others are now enjoyed by many
college students on the college grounds.

The tables below show who are required to take physical education in
the various institutions. There is a growing tendency to require freshmen
and sophomores to take class work, and allow the junior and senior men
to choose their physical education activities. The tables also indicate that
in many institutions the freshmen and sophomores may choose somewhat
as to their physical educational activities. The tables also indicate to some
extent what they may choose or elect in the work. The tables show infor-
mation as to training of teachers of physical education. Also some infor-
mation regarding intramural play.