Oy RA a Ra CO «| 10 li ae 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 rad 22 23 24 25 tor, such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out his powers and duties. (e) Appropriations for the Institute shall be available for expenditure, among other purposes, for personal services and rent in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, equipment for testing, research and instruction, expenses for travel and subsistence, lawbooks, books of reference, magazines, periodi- cals, newspapers, library services, and the holding and attend- ing of conferences in the District of Columbia and elsewhere. (f) The Director may, with the consent of the depart- ment or agency affected, utilize the services of any depart- ment or agency of the Government to the extent necessary to carry out his powers and duties. SEC. 3. The Institute shall -- (1) Select, prepare, and conduct research with respect to tests and testing instruments for the purpose of testing physical fitness. (2) Select, prepare, and conduct research with respect to follow-up procedures, forms of reports, and methods of cooperating with agencies engaged in medical and health work, for the purpose of conserving and increasing the phy- Sical fitness of the American people. (3) Conduct research for the purpose of determining the most efficient and practical methods of conserving and increasing physical fitness.