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1962

Physical Education

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Safety Procedures For Basketball, Lorenz D. Flindt Jr. Aug 1962

Safety Procedures For Basketball, Lorenz D. Flindt Jr.

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to consider the many ways basketball can be made safer for the individual participants. In organizing this paper, the author hoped to gain further insight into just one of the many areas of safety. He believes this material can be useful not only for the basketball coach, but for all individuals interested in protecting one of our nation's most priceless possessions--its children.


An Investigation Of The Effect Of Isometric Contraction Exercises On The Development Of Strength, Talmadge Glynn Moore Aug 1962

An Investigation Of The Effect Of Isometric Contraction Exercises On The Development Of Strength, Talmadge Glynn Moore

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study to investigate the pros and cons of a new-and-old form of exercise called isometric contraction and to determine its place in the realm of athletics and physical fitness. Through research the paper will attempt to reach a conclusion as to the predicted success of isometric contraction upon strength1 a component of physical fitness. It will attempt to show the advantages and disadvantages of isometric contraction as a means of attaining, maintaining, and improving strength.


A Curriculum Guide In Physical Education For The Intermediate Grades Of The Goldendale, Washington, School System, Walter D. Woolley Jr. Aug 1962

A Curriculum Guide In Physical Education For The Intermediate Grades Of The Goldendale, Washington, School System, Walter D. Woolley Jr.

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to provide the intermediate grade teachers of the Goldendale, Washington, school system with a convenient guide to some of the physical education activities for their grade level. No attempt will be made to give teaching methods for the different activities.


Coaching And Promoting A Junior High School Track Program For Wilson Junior High School, Yakima, Washington, Leland Maurice Bofto Jul 1962

Coaching And Promoting A Junior High School Track Program For Wilson Junior High School, Yakima, Washington, Leland Maurice Bofto

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study is (1) to develop a track program for Wilson Junior High School at Yakima, Washington; (2) to show the individual track and field events and a worksheet for each event; (3) to show how to motivate and organize a program; (4) to organize participants into correct classifications; and (5) to give a recommended list of basic equipment.


Establishing A Gymnastics Program For Soap Lake Schools, Norman F. Lehman Jul 1962

Establishing A Gymnastics Program For Soap Lake Schools, Norman F. Lehman

Graduate Student Research Papers

This study proposed to set up a gymnastics program for Soap Lake Junior-Senior High School at Soap Lake., Washington. The program was to be so designed as to conform with the existing facilities and be within the capability range of the students.


The Administration Of Safety In Physical Education, James John Nelson Jun 1962

The Administration Of Safety In Physical Education, James John Nelson

Graduate Student Research Papers

It is essential that school systems in the United States strive to make physical education programs as safe as possible. To ignore this fact is to invite mass disapproval by the general public. Once this has happened a curtailment of physical education programs could take place which would, eventually, have detremental effects on the physical fitness of youth. As in any other phase of school work the primary responsibility for the successful functioning of the school safety program in physical education rests with the administrator. To meet this responsibility with intelligent leadership should be of prime concern to the administrator. …