| In order that the audience will have a complete | | | | horseshoes and many others. |
| understanding of the purpose of your physical | | | | Then lay out a list of objectives for your audience to |
| education demonstration and be able to grasp the | | | | follow. These objectives might include: |
| meaning of each activity, it is necessary to have a | | | | 1. The promotion of health and Physical fitness. |
| leader describe the program as it moves along. Here | | | | 2. The development of character, good citizenship |
| is a descriptive talk, which may be given along with | | | | and social well being. |
| the program. It will help a great deal to have a loud | | | | 3. Worthy use of leisure time. |
| speaking system. | | | | 4. The development of neuro muscular control. |
| Here's an example of how to open your presentation. | | | | 5. Help the pupil to adjust himself to social conditions. |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: | | | | 6. The development of leadership. |
| We welcome you to the Physical Education | | | | 7. The development of the power of self-expression. |
| demonstration given by the High School Physical | | | | 8. The development of safety skills. |
| Education Department. The purpose of this | | | | 9. The development of useful skills in activities, which |
| demonstration is to acquaint you with the activity | | | | have a carry-over value. |
| and work of this department. We sincerely hope that | | | | Explain that this program is a demonstration of the |
| you will leave the gymnasium tonight with a clearer | | | | work done in both departments. No effort has been |
| conception of what is meant by Physical Education | | | | made to segregate the better students from the |
| and what is being done by the Physical Education | | | | poorer. Each number is demonstrated by entire |
| Department in this school. | | | | classes. |
| There has been little attempt to dress up the | | | | The aim of the department is to give each student a |
| program. Rather we have attempted to demonstrate | | | | program that will be of benefit during school and in |
| to you some of the activities taught in the Physical | | | | later life. |
| Education classes which meet times each week | | | | (Before each activity a few comments may be made |
| throughout the school year. In addition to the regular | | | | regarding the activity.) |
| class work in Physical Education and our athletic | | | | For example, you can explain a co-recreational |
| program, which includes football, basketball, and track, | | | | activity to the group by stating that an effort is |
| we have set up an excellent intramural program, | | | | being made throughout the country to arrange boy |
| which meets the needs of the entire student body. | | | | and girl groups for students so that they may study |
| An attempt has been made to make this intramural | | | | and enjoy activities together. There are many leisure |
| program as interesting as possible and to include | | | | time activities, which can be enjoyed by both boys |
| every student, not only the efficient and "headlined" | | | | and girls. Activities will now be shown which may be |
| regular on the team, but also the shy, backward, high | | | | useful during the noon hour, recreation periods, such |
| school lad who lacks the physique or burning desire | | | | as fun nights, parties, play days, etc., as well as in |
| to make the regular team. Our intramural program | | | | later life. |
| has been set up as a leisure time program and | | | | Giving the group this type of an example and |
| includes such activities as six-man football, basketball, | | | | explanation will help them understand the importance |
| free throwing, volleyball, badminton, ping pong, track, | | | | of their physical education programs. |
| soft ball, golf, tennis, boxing, shuffleboard, | | | | |