the erect position, Efficiency in these skills may be reached by participation

in sports as well as in gymnastics. The great value of gymnastics is that move-
ment can be directed towards specific parts of the body. The direction and the

intensity of the activity can be controlled. ®

Objectives:

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To develop endurance

To develcp strength of

a. the arms and shoulders

b. the back and abdominal wail

c. the legs anc feet

To assist in the maintenance of erect carriage
To develop agility

To develop specific skills applicable te the war situation:

Conditioning activities: See Boys! Chapter for descriptions.

1.

2

Running

Running develeps encurance. (Objective 1). Some forms given here also
develon agility and such specific skills as getting over or around
obstacles (Objective 5).

a, Combination hiking and running
by Cross Country

 

Suggestichs fcr teacher

Girls shouid

warm up before the practice jaunt

woar slecks and light weight sweaters on cool days

shorten the stride going uphill

breathe through mouth and nose

use an easy relaxed stride

walk a short distence in the fresh air after the run before using
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whe shower

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See Nica Nace Seat ee Senet

e. Obstacle run (Objectives i, 2, 4, 5)

Suggestions for teachers

(1) Common sense and caution must be the guides in selection of ob-
stacles.

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