The Progrem:

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Sinee this is a time of emergency and many, if not all of
the young men of the University will be serving in some branch of
the armed forces of the United States govormumnt, it is essential
that these young men be in as good physical condition as pesaible
when they enter the service. That the Army considers physica
fitmess very important is show by the following quotation taken
from the U. 5. Army's Basic Pield Manual PM 21-20, page ones

"So perform his duties satisfactorily, the soldier mst
possess great organic vigor, msgculer and nervous strength,
endirame ani agility. The average recruit does not possess
the degree of physical fitness required of a trained soldier.
The required degree of physical fitmess oan be soquired only
Shrough physical training. ‘The performence of purely military
exercises, that is, drill, marching, oto., is not alone suffi-
cient to eorrect the deficiencies and incorrect postures too
often acquired before becoming a soldier. Further, the com
plexities of modern warfare require so mugh technical training
for the soldier that all teo frequently no time is allotted
for physical trainings yet the soldier who possesses great
technical skill but is unable to withstand the rigorous life
domended is of questionable value."

A. Swimming. ‘The customary course used to teach begining
gwimuing will be used. laphasie will be upon the following
points: