Historical reexaminations of Jahn and the German gymnastics movement and the influence of each on physical education movements in countries all over the world are highlighted. (JMF)

This manuscript represents an effort to secure information concerning the progress of health and physical education in the schools. The author used both the inquiry form method and personal visiting in the investigation. The inquiry form on health was sent to 851 schools of which 460 schools returned a report in time for incorporation here. Of…

For most of the 20th century, Scottish teacher education in physical education, sport, and recreation were divided by gender and philosophy and provided by two specialist colleges. Analysis of the government's 1986 decision to merge the colleges focuses on the shift in power and control from the self-contained world of physical education to…

This paper reviews the history of physical education teacher education curricula in higher education in the United States, the forces that have created curriculum changes, and the development of the professional association: the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD). The paper first discusses the initial…

A collection of articles details the history and significance of the early professional schools, also known as normal schools, that form the foundation for the physical education profession today. The articles describe each of seven institutions up until they either affiliated with a college or closed. (SM)

Four articles discuss health education philosophy: (1) "Philosophical Bases for Health Education" (Rash); (2) "Two Problems in Health Education" (Oberteuffer); (3) "The Health Problem in Secondary Schools" (Bradstreet); and (4) "Physical (and?) (or?) Health Education" (Rogers). (CB)

Physical fitness is rapidly becoming a national priority. The National Recreation and Park Association has, since its inception, made the promotion of physical fitness a major concern. Programs, legislation, associations, and committees that have contributed to the goal of recreation promotion are discussed. (CJ)

The need for an active public relations program for physical education is expressed, and a brief history of promotional activities generating public support is given. (LH)

This bulletin reports the results of a study conducted to obtain information on State certification requirements. A letter in the form of a questionnaire was sent to all 48 State departments of education requesting information on their requirements for certification of: (1) Secondary physical education teachers; (2) Secondary health education…

This centennial issue reproduces the core of the April 1960, 75th anniversary of the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. In making this material available once again to historians and aficionados, historical information and much of the identical photography in the original edition are presented. In the interest of topical…

In preparation for this lecture, the author read, among other studies, previous Sargent, Homans, and Hannah lectures. These papers read well, and, they continue to inform people today. Importantly, these lecturers addressed timely issues that confronted physical education in higher education and to some extent shaped the field as one now knows it.…

Basic instruction programs, those designed to instruct students in sports, dance, and fitness, are physical education in its purest form. These seven articles examine basic instruction programs in terms of history, trends, goals, financing, student fitness, and lifetime activity. (MT)

Past and recent developments and future directions in kinesiology and biomechanics are reviewed. Similarities and differences between these two areas are clarified. The areas of kinesiology and biomechanics have distinct unique qualities and should be treated as separate disciplines. (CJ)

The Summer School of Physical Education at Monteagle, Tennessee, was probably a major influence in the development of physical education programs in public schools of the South at the turn of the century. (JMF)

The 1889 Boston Conference in the Interest of Physical Training was the first time the new profession of physical education received national attention. It was the first effort to clarify the various physical training and physical education ideologies in the U.S., several of which are outlined in this article. (IAH)