Individual sports for use in the out _of school program

Vhe out of school program offers opportunity for girls to participate in many
individual sports which are not included in the class program because of the nature
of the sport, The organization of clubs for hiking, riding, and picycling is a
responsibility of the physical aducation teacher and will promote interest and
participaticn, These activities are desirable for week-ends, after school and
holidays. The sperts suggested here nave been selected because they contribute
directly to the objectives of the entire prejred, The inference must not be drawn
that this is the complete field of individual sports.

Hiking

Hiking to be of immediate value in a program of physical fitness must be brisk
and reasonably long. Rests should be few and brief.
‘Camping

There are experiences in camming which are unmatched in any other situation,
To live off the land, to take care of oneself against the onslaught of the ele-
ents, to live peaceably with fellow campers under primitive conditions are
challenges every girl shouid have the opportunity to meet. Successful camping
requires careful supervision of program, site, and sanitation.

Skating — Ice and roller

Skating is an enjoyable and inexpensive sport and if practiced regularly is a
fine developer of endurance and speed.
Bicycling

Bicycling is of value in ceveloping strength of Legs and ankles.
Skiing and snow-shoeing

Skiing and snowshcelng ere exhilerating sports for girls Living in snow areac.

Proper equipment 15 necessary for safety. Both sports can be enjoyed through
adult life if reasonable skill is acquired.

Horseback riding
Horseback riding is an incre singly popular sport. Expensive riding habits

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sre not essential. The eost of hiring horses May limit participation, but costs
may be cut by riding in groups.

Skeet shooting

This sport develops a skill which may preve to be of value to girls in possi-
ble war service -- the skill of shooting at moving objects.

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