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Letter From Edith Calhoun Engle To Eleanor Snell, Edith M. Calhoun

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Edith "Bugs" Calhoun, Ursinus College Class of 1949, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College.

Letter From Andy Daley To Eleanor Snell, Andy Daley

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This illustrated letter from Andy Daley congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College.

Letter From Lee Phillips Grayson To Eleanor Snell, Alma Lee Phillips

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Alma Lee Phillips, Ursinus College Class of 1948, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College.

Letter From Ricky Brewster To Eleanor Snell, Ruth G. Bauser

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Ruth "Ricky" Bauser, Ursinus College Class of 1956, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College and remarks on Eleanor's patience and compassion.

Ursinus College Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball And Tennis Records, 1931-1970, Unknown

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

These Ursinus College field hockey, basketball, softball and tennis records cover the years 1931-1970 and were included in a scrapbook binder presented to Eleanor Snell at her testimonial retirement dinner in 1970. The records contain the number of wins, losses and ties for each year as well as the names of the team captains.

Messages To Eleanor Snell From The Class Of 1962, Anna C. Sansenbach, Joan Fry, Lynne Crosley, Lore Hamilton, Gloria Burgoon

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

These messages from the Ursinus College Class of 1962 congratulate Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College. They are written in ink on the back of gift wrapping paper.

An Evaluation Of Two Methods Of Introducing The Two Hands Snatch For The Purpose Of Determining A Preferred Method For Beginners In Weightlifting, James Mcintosh

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study is to determine if either of these two methods of snatching is preferable for the beginning weightlifter.

An Analysis Of Potential Factors Influencing A Beginner's Choice Of Preferred Contest Throws After Seven Weeks Of Instruction In The Sport Of Judo, William Saville

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

There is an apparent cycle in the history and appeal of a particular sport. When this cycle is completed there is a need for re-examination and change to initiate a further cycle. Judo in the Western world would appear to be reaching the end of such a cycle and examination and change is necessary for a variety of historical and cultural reasons to ensure that the sport of Judo embarks on another important cycle.

The Desirability And Feasibility Of Intercollegiate Sports For College Women, Leigh F. Kieffer

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The primary purpose of this study is to examine the present programs of physical education in Kentucky colleges; to determine the degree to which they meet the competitive sports needs of college women; and to explore the possibilities for enriching the program and to make recommendations for correcting inadequacies.

In considering the inclusion of a program of intercollegiate sports competition for college women, three questions are basic. First, what criteria should be used for evaluating present programs and determining the developing of an intercollegiate program for women? Second, what is the status of Kentucky colleges with regard to these pertinent …

The History Of Intramural Sports For Men At Eastern Illinois University From 1899 To 1966, Lawrence Edward Crociani

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Of Selected Grips To Pitching Velocity, Orville Leston Stewart

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the School of Education at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Education by Orville Leston Stewart on August 2, 1967.

The Effectiveness Of Using Increased Increment Track And Field Scoring Tables With Female University Physical Education Students, Douglas Coghlan

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

There were two purposes involved in this study. The first objective was to construct increased increment scoring tables for selected track and field events based on the achievement of female physical education students at Rhodes University, South Africa, using the initial performances recorded by the students in each event during the years 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1964, 1965 and 1966. Secondly, the tables were used to test the effectiveness of the increased increment principle in predicting the improvement of the students in subsequent trials during the same period.

A Comparison Of The Relationship Between Running Speed And Agility, Stephen Thomas

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Proposed Track And Field Program For The Women's Athletic Association At Eastern Illinois University, Harriett L. Wirt

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Factors Influencing The Organization And Administration Of Intramural Programs For Boys In Secondary High Schools In A Selected Geographical Area Of Illinois, Allan H. Gorgal

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Participation In Professionally Related Areas Of Physical Education On The Scholastic Achievement Of Selected Physical Education Majors, Donald E. Neece

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Ua77/1 Alumni Bulletin, Vol. 32, No. 2, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Alumni newsletter published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• President Kelly Thompson Announces Master Plan
• Western to Offer Graduate Degree Program in Engineering Physics
• Summer Session Slated to Open on June 14
• Robertson, Lee. From the Alumni Office
• Class of 1915
• Class of 1925
• Class of 1940
• Class of 1955
• Class of 1964
• Sports in Brief
• William Solly Becomes New Physical Education Head
• Graduate Assistantships Now Available
• James McKee Joins Education Department
• On the Calendar
• Commencement Day Activities

Coaching And Training Of Junior College Distance Runners, Eldon Claude Odle

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to investigate the theories, techniques, and methods of training and coaching of distance runners. To do this, the ideas advanced by the leading authorities in the field will be investigated and an attempt will be made to formulate a usable program for the development of college freshman and sophomore distance runners.

The Effect Of Gymnastic Routines On Blood Pressure And Pulse Rate, Robert Ferguson

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

The History Of Basketball Of The Collinsville High School, Frank R. Pitol

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Current Coaching Trends In Track And Field, Charles Cecil Baker

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this paper to collect and present developments since 1956 in coaching, technique of performance, and equipment in most of the major track and field events.

An Historical Study Of The Pole Vault, Ray Frederick Kring

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The pole vault is an event performed in track and field athletics wherein the athlete, with the aid of a pole 14 and 15 feet in length, attempts to clear a crossbar resting on two pegs supported by two standards. The standards, or uprights, are placed not less than 12 feet nor more than 13 feet apart. The vaulter cushions his fall in a pit filled with shavings. The object of the event is to vault higher than your competitors.

The purpose of this study is to trace the progress made in the pole vault since man first learned to …

Physical Education Curriculum For High School Boys In Southern California, James Albert Faul

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Many physical educators active in the field fail to accept this recent trend as an educational challenge. There continues to be a lack of diligent work on the development of a worthy instructional curriculum. The purpose of this study is to provide an objective and tangible outline for the physical education curriculum for the La Puente Union High School District. Definite objectives, methods, course content, and procedures need to be established to justify the existence of physical education in the school program.

A Survey And Analysis Of The Athletic And Non-Athletic Award Systems Of Fifty-One High Schools Of The Central Section, California Interscholastic Federation, Clare Slaughter

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This is a survey and analysis of the set up of the following standards for awards in its constitutional athletic and non-athletic award systems of a large percentage of the high schools of the Central Section, California Interscholastic Federation. For the purposes of this study, data on the following questions is necessary: (1) The nature of awards in the high schools involved in the study. (a) What types of awards, sizes of awards, etc. are being given for each of the different sports? (b) What types of awards are given for achievement in other areas of the school activity program?; …

A Critical Survey Of The Most Common Errors Of Technique In Eight Track And Field Events, Arner Eugene Gustafson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In the process of coaching, one of the more valuable techniques is the correction of faulty techniques which distract from the best performance. It is the purpose of this thesis to bring together from authoritative sources and observation some of the more common errors of technique, which make for faulty performance in eight track and field events.

Each event has been broken down or separated into the more or less logical areas of operation. For instance, the sprint races break down into four areas, while the pole value breaks down into eleven areas. Each technique has been photographed both positive …

A Comparative Investigation Of The Types And Number Of Football Injuries Received By Ninth And Tenth Grade Boys And Eleventh And Twelfth Grade Boys, Daniel Charles Caton

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

There is now and may always be a difference of opinion on the advisability of contact sports for the younger and usually more immature boys. It is said by some that the many and varied experiences and attitudes gained through early participation in team contact sports greatly over-balances any detrimental effects which might occur. The other point of view expresses the opinion that anything which is gained at this younger age can and will be better accepted. when there is less chance or physical, mental, and social strain or damage.

The age groups considered ln this study are usually exempted …

A Guide To The Purchase Of Football Equipment, Louis K. Voris

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Essential Drills And Fundamental Skills For A Pass Offense In High School T Formation Football, Vernon John Warkentin

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It is the purpose of this study (1) to determine the theories and techniques of the pass offense in football; (2) to analyse the basic fundamentals and skills of the high school pass offense; (3) to compile a list of essential T formation passing drills; and (4) to determine the relative importance of the basic fundamentals and skills of high school T formation pass offense.

Effect Of Environment On Athletic Ability, Carroll Clinton Stowell

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

There have bean many arguments, pro and con, about which boys make the best athletes. One very well known college coach, so the legend goes, would do his recruiting of football players in the following manner. He would drive around the country and every time he saw a prospective football player plowing a field he would stop and ask directions to the next town. If the boy just told him how to get there he would depart, but if the boy picked up the plow and pointed in the direction he should go he would immediately ask him to come …

A Study Of Interscholastic Sports Officiating In The United States, John Martel

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the interscholastic football and basketball sports officiating practices in the United States by (1) determining to what extent the various states certify officials, (2) what the requirements are for certification, (3) the methods of selecting officials for athletic contests, (4) the types of control the state athletic associations exert over officials regarding officials' appeals, conduct of officials, penalties for violations and settlement of disputes, (5) how the officials and the schools are rated, (6) the fees paid to the officials, (7) and the preparation made by officials who officiate interscholastic athletic contests.