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ae of exercise. 1939. 349p. Lea & Febiger,
Seto:

A more technical appraisal of physical efficiency.
Includes sections on‘ the general effects of exercise
upon bodily functions, effects of special exercises,
and methods of appraisal through cardiovascular
tests. Summarizes the physiology of training. Used
as a textbook for professional students of physical
education.

McKewnziz, R. Tarr. Exercise in education and
medicine. 3d. ed. 1924. 601p. Saunders, $5.

One of the classic works on exercise in relation to
physical fitness. Includes review of various systems
of physical training: German, Swedish, French,
English, and American. Half of work devoted to
treatment of medical deficiencies and diseases by
means of exercise. Outlines programs of exercises
and games for schools, colleges, and recreation
centers. -

Morton, DuptEyY J. The human foot. 1942.
244p. Columbia univ. press, $3.

This book gives the latest and most exact informa-
tion relative to the human foot. The evolutionary
development, the physiology, and the functional
disorders and their treatment are given.

Oh doctor! My feet! 1939. 116p. Ap-
pleton-Century, $1.75.

This book presents new and important information
about foot trouble. Material based on actual per-
sonalities, experiences, and conversations. X-ray
illustrations are given.

Nasu, Jay B. Physiological health. 1933. 308p.
A. S. Barnes, $2.
Shows the possible contributions of a well-organ-

 

ized physical education curriculum to health. Out-.

lines the part physical education has in building

organic power, removing drains and strains, and
conditioning to proper health habits.

RATHBONE, JOSEPHINE L. Corrective physical
education. 1934. 305p. Saunders, $2.50.

This book presents, for students of physical educa-
tion and physical therapy, the essential facts of
human anatomy and physiology as they pertain to
the subject of corrective exercise.

Scumipt, F. A. and Mites, E. H. The training
of the body. 1901. 522p. Dutton, $2.50.

A classical work analyzing the relation of games,
athletics, gymnastics, and other forms of exercise
for health, growth, and development. This is one
of the better books explaining the scientific rela-
tions between exercises, games, and sports and
health.

SCHNEIDER, Epwarp C. Physiology of muscular
activity. 1941. 428p. Saunders, $3.

The book summarizes the principles of the physi-
ology of physical activity. In addition to the basic
anatomy and physiology presented, an analysis is
given of fatigue, staleness, and the effects of heavy
exercise upon the body. One chapter discusses
physical fitness tests.

SHELDON, W. H., STEvENs, S. S. and Tucker,
W. B. The varieties of human physique. 1940.
347p. Harper, $4.50.

The criteria and the procedure for somatotyping,
provide a practicable, objective method for segre-
gating and classifying the varieties of human phy-
sique. The somatotype rating has been developed
from studies of three primary aspects of bodily
constitution, skeleton, muscle, and adipose. This
is an excellent book for physical educators who are
interested in a more complete study of their sub-
jects and for guidance purposes.

 

 

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