UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

HEALTH SERVICE
WATKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
LAWRENCE, KANSAS

March 28, 1945

Dr. F. C. Allen
Department of Physical Education
University of Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen,

Mr. Shenk asked me to check the physical examination
records of the civilian candidates for football. In doing so,
I find that of the sixteen candidates three are 4F and four are
1 ¢.

On the basis that the present physical conditioning
course was established to prepare men for military service, we
have been excusing from gym men who were classified 4F or 1C.
If these men are unable to participate in regular gym classes,
are they able to play football, which combines many types of
strenuous exercises?

This question needs clarification, both for the boys
who want to go out for football and basketball but who do not
want to take gym and for the boys who are 4F and 1C who just
want to get out of gym. I believe thet some of the rejected men
are able to take gym and play in competitive sports; some want
to go out for sports but should not be permitted to do so and
many want to get out of gym but still claim to be able to play
football and basketball.

Might not this question be taken up for discussion
leading to a definite interpretation as to which ones of this
group should be excused from physical conditioning.

Sincerely,

/I
Ep
Lhaly aware

ph . Canuteson, M.D.
Director

RIC:k
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to Dean Paul B. Lawson