Division of Physical Education Reed K. Swenson, Chairman The Division of Physical Education provides, in addition to listed courses of instruction, opportunity for the physical and social development of Weber College students through five different programs: (1) the health program, which gives protective and educative benefits to every student; (2) the intramural activities program, which is designed for the participation of the mass of students in individual and team sports; (3) the Women's Athletic Association program, which aims to develop "A sport for every giri and a girl for every sport"; (4) the intercollegiate program, which is organized for the exceptional athlete; and (5) the community physical education program, which extends physical education and recreation to the people of the community. 1. The health program provides protective and educative benefits for every student. Its purposes are: (1) to give a medical examination (regarded as a screening rather than a diagnostic examination) to every student upon his initial registration in the College; (2) to give special attention to those in need of medical or dental care through a follow-up program which, if necessary, will guide students and parents to sources of medical and dental treatment; (3) to take care of accidents and sudden illness occurring at the College; (4) to provide opportunity for conferences and consultations with a physician; (5) to le-examine, at reasonable intervals, students with physical defects; (6) to provide a healthful environment for student life; and (7) to initiate protective measures against the spread of disease. Medical treatment and diagnosis are the responsibility of the home and the community. 2. The program of intramural activities provides for the mass of students. Competition is organized in a large variety of sports so that all members of the student body may compete in activities of their choice. The program is planned for the various groups on the campus as well as for all unaffiliated students. Two awards are given: a cup for the organized group massing the greatest number of points during the year, and a medal for the individual student massing the greatest number of points during the year. The program is largely in the hands of student managers and directors under the supervision of the Physical Education Department. Intramural sports are organized in the belief that the following purposes of the program serve the vital interests of young people: (1) recreation, (2) social contacts, (3) group sports, (4) health, and (5) permanent interest in sports. --.89 3. The Women's Athletic Association aims to develop "A sport for every girl and a girl for every sport." The intramural program of the W. A. A. is divided into sections: group competition, and individual competition. Social clubs and organized unaffiliated teams compete for the traveling trophy which is presented to the winning team in the spring of each year. A group winning the trophy three times in succession becomes the permanent owner. Recognition is given to individual sport winners. Five quarters of participation in athletics, even though a girl may not be a winner, makes her eligible to receive individual recognition. 4. The program of inter-collegiate athletics, is designed for the exceptional athlete. Varsity competition is provided in football, basketball, swimming, skiing, wrestling, boxing, baseball, track and field, tennis and golf. Weber College belongs to the National Junior College Athletic Association and is competing with the leading junior colleges of California, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. This program has made it possible to widen the interest and increase the support from the Ogden community and the College. 5. The Community Physical Education Program, attempts to promote recreation and to educate people of the community in physical skills and attitudes toward physical activities that are beneficial to maintaining their mental and physical health. An average of over one hundred people attend this program each day of the year. Classes, tournaments, leagues, free play, clubs and mixed recreation are offered to members of the gymnasium. The objectives of the Division of Physical Education are: (1) to develop in each individual a spirit of play and recreation that will carry over into adult life and compel him to engage in wholesome activities; (2) to develop sufficient skills in motor activities that enable each individual to enjoy and to understand the benefits of physical activities; (3) to aid each student to understand the strength and limitations of his body through instruction, medical examination, and analysis of activity; and to correct defects remediable and strengthen weaknesses; (4) to develop in each individual the degree of physical fitness that he needs in his particular vocation and daily life; and (5) to develop und foster sportsmanship and friendships through the activities of the Division. Requirements for all Weber College students are: (1) a medical examination by the College Physician at the initial entrance of each student; (2) three quarter hours of freshman physical education, and (3) Health Education 1 and 2. Substitutions for these requirements may be made by the testing program given by the Department of Physical Education and Health Education.