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Show Proper use of equipment and the study of controlled experimental conditions are carefully learned by future chemists, pharmacists, doctors, and dieticians. Chemistry, the science of matter and its composition, is offered on many levels under the Department of Physical Science. A bowling class provides invigorating exercise which improves skill and offers a change from the normal routine. Courses offered in the Physical Education Division help to balance the "study" curriculum and provide strengthening relaxation and fun Reed K. Swenson Chairman Wallace K. Nalder Carol S. Westmoreland Raymond E. Rhead Richard G. Williams Richard J. Motta Brisk air and a slope blanketed with glittering snow act as the backdrop for a perfect day of skiing. Ski instruction is one facet of the advanced physical education program. Like, go, Snowman! There has been much debate recently on the physical fitness of our nation in comparison with the other nations of the world. This truly should be an area for concern, for the strength of a nation is measured not only by its industry and technical abilities but by the general health and well-being of its inhabitants. Strength is measured, too, in adaptabilities. We are conditioned as a nation to regard luxuries as necessities. At present we are fortunate in having available many work and time-saving devices which we greatly enjoy; but will the future always be capable of supplying our demands? Weber College is sincerely attempting to fulfill its obligation in the physical education field. Competitive sports have always been important to our college, but the concept of physical education of all our family members has never been given second place. Our physical education courses have been handicapped in the past few years by the separation of our two campuses. Our growing pains will soon be over, however, for this year has seen the near completion of our upper campus gymnasium. |