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The Program:

Since this is a time of emergeney 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 government, it is essential
that these young men be in as good physical condition as possible
when they enter the service, That the Army considers physical
fitness very important is show by the following quotation taken
from the U, 8. Army's Basic Pield Manual FM 21~20, page one:

"fo perform his duties satisfactorily, the soldier must |
possess great organic vigor, muscular and nervous strength,
endurance and agility. The average recruit does not possess
the degree of physical fi mess required of a trained soldier,

The required degree of physical fitness can be acquired only
through physical training, The performance of purely military
exercises, that is, drill, marching, etc., is not alone suffi-
cient to correct the deficiencies and incorrect postures too
often acquired before becoming a soldier. Further, the con-
plexities of modern warfare require so much technieal training
for the soldier that all too frequently no time is allotted
for physical training; yet the soldier who possesses great
technical skill but is wable to withstand the rigorous life
demanded is of questionable value."

As Swimming, The customary course used to teach beginning
swimming will be used. Emphasis will be upon the following
points: