DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Obiective. The objective of the Physical Education program is to provide ade quate wholesome recreational activities for every student, academic training leading to vocational or avocational work in physical education after college, and intramural sports and varsity athletics for those who wish specialized activities . Not more than four semester units of activity courses may be counted toward graduation. Students will receive credit toward graduation in only one unit of any activity. Students participating in varsity athletics may participate throughout their attendance but only two semester credits will be allowed. 101. FRESHMAN ORIENTATION. (1) Introduction to college physical education program. Testing in skills used as recommendations for future physical education. Instruction m body mechanics. History, aims, and values of physical education presented. 102. BADMINTON. (1) Development of skill in playing badminton. The course covers the etiquette, rules, background, and techniques of play ing badminton. 103. FIELD SPORTS. (1) Fundamental techniques of individual and position play, team strategy and rules in one of the following : soccer, speedball, or speed-away. 104. BASKETBALL. (1) Development and knowledge of skills, terun plays, strategy, and rules. Basic officiating principals. 105. SWIMMING. (1) Fundamentals of swimming and water safety; basic strokes; development of skill and endurance; standing dive from edge of pool. 106. SOFT BALL. (1) Fundamental techniques of individual and position play, team strategy, rules. 107. TENNIS. (1) Development of proficiency in tennis skills, rules, and court etiquette. 304. RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP. (2) A study of the basic qualifications of the successful leader of recreational groups; aims of the good program; and practical suggestions for administering the program. Recommended for leaders of boys' and girls' clubs, youth directors, and playground assistants. 311. PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS. (2) Elementary school physical education procedures including postural and rhythmic exercises, fundamentals of games, techniques covering the simplest primary skills through the more difficult seasonal sports, such as baseball, basketball, football, and volleyball. Instruction in the development of a program of physical education on the elementary school level.
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