UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

HEALTH SERVICE
WATKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
LAWRENCE, KANSAS

May 8, 1945

Dre F. Ce. Allen
Director of Physical Education
University of Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen,

I have just returned from the Council Meeting of
the American Student Health Association in Minneapolis, where
the question of “physical fitness" was a major topic. It is
gratifying to learn that the reorganized physical fitness
committee is preparing a booklet to replace the series
"Physical Fitness Through Health Education" - etc. - which
will outline the problem from all angles.

I do not believe, and I do not mind having this
in writing, that we should junk our physical education plans.
Junk the obstacle courses, yes, but not sensible graded
physical exercise and recreational sports. The University
of Kansas should take the lead in combining functions of
health service, physical education and health education that
will make the University of Kansas students cognizant of the
importance of a complete health program, whether they go out
to teach or to follow other pursuits.

We should discuss this with Dean Lawson and the
Chancellor at an appropriate time.

Sincerely,

Fi ‘) fe Oat eee
Kap WV. LatrexLee sd
Ralph I. Canuteson, M.D.
Director

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