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Castle On The Hill
1937 The Ranger Annual
Northwestern State Teachers' College

Physical Education for Women

by - Lois Jean Anderson

"Well rounded activity" can well be called the motto of the Physical Education Department. As the school year rolls by, outsiders as well as those participating can readily see that this aim is realized. Hundreds of green gym suits, with here and there a white one denoting the major in Physical Education, can be seen on the tennis courts; on the soccer field; at the archery targets; in the badminton, table tennis, or shuffleboard rooms in the old Science Hall, and lastly in Wyatt Gym for volleyball, tenikoit, basketball, quoitennis, and rhythms: tapping, clogging, and folk-dancing.

A Northwestern girl who has taken at least the required courses in Physical Education, if no others, is qualified to go out into her teaching job able to lead young children in their play.

Along with these activities for the average healthy, active college girl there is a group in corrective work where a definite remedial program is carried out for those who feel they need it and wish to take it.

Each year the colleges of Oklahoma have what is called "Play Day." Nine girls are sent from each college to participate, not compete, in the various sports. The girls are divided into color groups and these groups compete for the various honors. They do not represent their own school, but there are temporary teams. Northwestern sponsored the annual Play Day this year with fifteen colleges invited.

Campcraft is another popular activity with perhaps a camp fire and a meal at the end of a hike. In a course called "Leadership Training" various ways of hiking and camping are learned which heightens the joy and interest of the sport.

A girl who has taken several specified courses finds herself able to direct young people's play hours, Girl Scouts, recreational camps, and folk festivals. As a result of gaining a First Aid certificate, she may find herself able to administer such aid when necessary.

Not only will she have gained the above, but also the joy of living, of knowing how to play, and how best to use her leisure time.

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