Boys Activities - 20

Care should be exercised in startins the training program so that
the boy does not overdo, The wreining — should provide for gradual
development until the maximum performance is attained. Tho Physical Training
Manual, U. S. Naval Academy, published by tho U. S. Navel Institute, Annapolis,
Maryland, gives techniques for performing the various events.

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Sirating (Ice end Roller) Skiing, Snow Shoeing.

In conmunities where it is possible to participate in these
activities thoy should be included in the progran,. In order to develop
physical fitness those activities must be engaged in repeatedly and with
maximum offort..

Rope Skipping. Rope skipping, in vurious forms, is used as a
conditioner for many sports and games, especially boxing and wrestling

It may be done individually, in pairs, or by groups. It develops agility
and coordination, and when practiced beyond the onset of fatieue it develops

endurance.

Hiking. Hiking is brisk walking for lonz distances, Three to
five miles ars recommended for beginners, Rest periods should be few and
brief.

 

Camping. Camping provides many valueble experiences, It teaches
one to live s successfully out of doors. It provides the opportunity to learn
how to live off the land. It gives an opportunity for urban boys to do things
which are not ordinarily possible in a city, such as hiking, fishing, boating,
trailing and cooking. Camping in groups teaches boys to live successfully to-
gethor. Camping must be properly supervised and sanitary provisions maintained.

 

Cycling. Cycling is valuable in a conditioning program when it is
done ra pidiy ovcr long distance. It develops endurance and is SRPORLEISY
beneficial in strengthening tho muscles of the logs.

Other individual sports such as rowing, and weight lifting, are
very valuable in developing fitness.

Team Games

Some excellent team games which have definite rocreational value and
spectator interest have beon omitted from ts list beccuse they do not con-
tribute sufficiently to tho major objectives set up for this program. af

time permits,. such activities may be included:

Basket Ball Football Six man football
Ficld Hockey Touch Football Soccor
Speed ball Volley Ball