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ExBClJ'rlVB SBCBJITABY
BOARD OF RECREATION
Da, 1'-1. G. BRUMBAUGH, PBBBmE•T OTTO T .. MALLEBY, SBCBBTABY
WILLIAM A. STECHER l\USS SOPHIA L. ROSS MISS MARY BLAKISTON
587 CITY HALL
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HoN. RUDOLPH BLANKENBURG, ?t!AYon DB. JOSEPH S. NEFF
DIJIECTOR OF DEPA.BT. OF HEALTH AND CBABITIJU!I
PHILADELPHIA, July
8,1913•
Mr. Uilliam A. Stecher, Gerr'le.n House,
Indianapolis , Ind.
Dear Sir:
As per your request I am sending you herewith copy of the report by Br.Welsh read at the last meeting of the Board - that part of it relating to the Indianapolis School.
"The North American Gymnastic Union is a league of societies, organized for the purpose of the "harmonious eduoation of body and mind" . The societies comprising the Union are re- quired to organize end maintain classes in Physical Training for men and women, boys ani girls. To provide teachers for these classes, teachers so trained that they can arrange and give practical courses in Phy- sical Training based on rational principles" , the Hormal College was established.
The College offers three courses, a one year, a tvro year, a four year, course. Only grad- uates of recognized High Schools or candi- dates passing equivalent examinations in High School subjects are admitted to the courses. Physical and medical ezamination of each candidate for admission is made to insure satisfactory physical condition. The one year course is designed for teachers
in the "Turner" societies and is a short practical course in gymnastics and eames.
The two year course is essentially a nor~
mal training course in theory and practice of Physical Trainine.
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The theory and the technique of the va- rious systems of gymnastics and meth- ods of teaching educational gymnastics form the basis of this course. A care- ful study of anatony and physiology is made with special reference to the effects
of exercise upon the various parts of the body. Included in the study of education- al gymnastics, the problem of the playground is made a very essential part. ·Every phase of active physical recreation, from formal gymnastics to play and games, is included in these courses. Theory and practice go hand in hand, opportunity being offered the students to prepare and conduct lessons not only in their own practice classes but in the public schools of the city.
In each college year, in addition to the theo~
ry and practice of Physical Training, the cours6:31nclude.-the equivalent to one year's work as counted toward an undergraduate de- gree.
This brief outline is presented for the pur- pose of indicating the hieh standard requir- ed of students end the effort Made by the College to send out youne men and women ful- ly prepared to pursue the work of their cho- sen profession,~ teachers of Physical Train- ing.
As a Trainine School for Directors or Princi- pals of Playgl'ound.s , the course presents one weakness - the lack of training alone lines of social and civic activities. However, with the constantly increasing demands for men and women trnjned alone these lines will
come a recognition of the demand on the part of all TrRininf, Schools ani the introduction of suitable courses for young men looking for- ward to Playground Leadership as a life work.
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It was my pleasure to spend t:1;vo days in close association with the young men of the school and their teachers. The work in the gymnasium and upon track
and field shova how well and complete- ly these young men are trained. The spirit of interest in their work, of loyal cooperation with teacher or fel-
low student leading the work, and splendid cooradeship manifested in every daily re- lation, speak well not only for the stu- dent body, but for the efficient Direc- tors. The opportunity was offered to con- fer \"li th the students, individually and to speak to the class.
Three factors make difficult the rossibil-
i ty of scouring graduates of the schools for our Playground work,-
1~ Geographical. The greater number of men are ·· estern men.
2. Demand. ~he increasing demand made by Elementary and High Schools is rapidly using the supply.
3.
Salary. Sala.ries paid in HighSchools to these men for nine months' work are r1ore than the equivalent of salaries paid for twelve months in the Playgrounds."
Very truly yours ,
MH
