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The Uniform In Boys' Physical Education, James W. Pilkington

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study to (1) point out the needs, values and advantages of uniformity of dress in boys’ physical education; (2) to serve as a guide in aiding both the instructors and the administrators to gain a fuller understanding and comprehension of the place of the uniformed program in physical education; (3) to place in written form factors vitally related to the organization of the uniformed program. These factors include uniform characteristics, uniform constituents, selection and purchase principles, financing of the uniform, care of the uniform (laundry, marking, storage, issuance, regulations, prevention of stealing) and the …

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 …