Jay B. Nash's accomplishments and professional service have long been recognized by physical educators. This article examines the major forces and events that made him one of the most important leaders in American physical education. (MT)

The Eastern District Association entered the 1940's with record membership and enthusiasm only to face a decade of challenges, setbacks, and self-criticism. This forced them to deal with both normal professional concerns and the demands of a World War. (DF)

This paper traces the history of the development of formal training for physical education teachers. The evolution of physical fitness training in American schools is discussed from its inception in the early 1800s, when the concept of the union of bodily health and academic achievement was first emphasized by German immigrants to the United…

News items from issues of the "Journal of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation" are given from 1830 through the present year. (LH)

Dudley A. Sargent, M.D., was Director of the Hemenway Gymnasium at Harvard University for 1879 to 1919. For the first ten years he was also an Assistant Professor of Physical Training. In 1889, President Eliot recommended that Dr. Sargent be promoted to full professor. In an unprecedented action the Board of Overseers rejected Eliot's…

Mary E. Allen's contributions to gymnastics, exercise, and physical education are discussed. Basing her approach to physical education exercise on a sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology, Allen pressed for compulsory physical education in both school and society. (CJ)

Physical education is considered to be an integral part of the curriculum in good elementary schools. Many inquiries come to the Office of Education concerning the role of the classroom teachers and the special teacher of physical education, the policies and procedures which school systems follow in administering the physical education program,…

This article describes the professional philosophy and educational contributions of Jesse Feiring Williams, who developed and directed the physical education program at Columbia University Teachers College. His views on "educating through the physical" and on the role of physical education in overall education are discussed. (PP)

The history of physical education in China is briefly sketched, and the importance which the government of the People's Republic of China places upon physical fitness and competitive athletics is explained. Elementary secondary school physical education curriculum, college programs, and efforts to train physical education teachers are described.…

The United States Gymnastics Safety Association was formed as a self-regulating procedure to help ensure the status of gymnastics and to make the sport safer. The association developed a certification program to educate its coaches, ensure safer programs, and to aid in legal matters. (DF)

The history and tradition of the ceremonial games of ancient Hawaii are described. A physical education unit was developed for grades 7-12 to preserve this part of Hawaiian culture. The legend of the origin of games and various athletic activities unique to the Hawaiian people are presented. (JN)

Like so many areas of human endeavor, the roots of our athletic heritage are etched in ancient Greek history. The Greeks placed an enormous importance on winning in athletics--so much so that no recognition was given to second place. To be taught to win is no sin. (MT)

This article explores the contributions of R. Tait McKenzie to the field of physical education and sport. A brief biography shows how McKenzie influenced the development of exercise in education and physical medicine. (DF)

A review of surveys of Black colleges and universities reveals an upgrading of physical education professional programs during the period 1970-80. (MJB)

Three years in the history of the Eastern District Society of the American Physical Education Association between 1930 and 1933 are recounted. Highlights of the annual meetings of the Society are presented. (JMF)