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a rr ee ee ee ee Se eo eee Oe Oe CULO el ele elle ee eee ee ye = 2 4 Se ee ee a TT Ee ks physical education. Physical education has developed from many sources, some indigenous' and some imported. It continues to absorb and innovate so that it is constantly changing. In this ar- ticle, I would like to discuss the development and role of gymnastics in the school setting. The first activity to influence physical education in North America was gymnastics. This sport, which originated in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries as part of the educational training program was introduced to the United States about 1825 by. Charles Beck and Charles Follen. Both these men were students of F.L. Jahn, a,leading in- novator of the German gymnastics system. The several attempts to promote German gymnastics programs were short-lived and this system soon completely disappeared. The public school system at this point in time was still in its infancy stages and was experiencing the pains of growth. For example, the system was suffering from lack of direction, inferior facilities, poor teaching staffs and the like. It was little wonder that the interest in physical education died off so quickly. What came to America as a ball of fire in 1825 was practically extinguished by 1830. With the help of Dr. Ryerson, gymnastics made a comeback in the years 1850-1900 within the school systems in Ontario. After visiting over 20 countries in Europe, Ryerson published a series of articles describing gymnastic exercises and movements for the horizontal bar and wooden horse which could be used in the school program. Not only did Ryerson promise government aid towards the purchase of apparatus; he was also in- strumental in the approval of a $50 grant, first awarded in 1865 to each school which con- ducted drill and gymnastics. In 1866 an instructional manual was published giving impetus to both health and Not only were the benefits of exercise listed, but gymnastics was recommended for each boy in school. By 1876, drilling and gymnastics were made part of the course of instruction. In 1900, the University of Toronto established a diploma course in gymnastics and physical drills for men, with a similar course for women one year later. As a result, gymnastics flourished in many schools. Another factor which helped promote gymnastics was a gymnastics meet which was held in Rome in 1908. This put the sport in the International arena. Many schools picked up the challenge and the sport headed for greater popularity. Slowly, changes were made in the physical education program. In 1937, gymnastics became compulsory. In a general way, World War II encouraged the growth of physical education. However, the emphasis changed from that of gym- nastics to one of military forms of drill and exercise. Many educators saw military drill and physical education as the same. By the 1950's,, physical education was changing to direction and empetus. It was moving away from formal gymnastics and calesthenics towards individual programs with emphasis on education for leisure-time and recreational activities. Presently, gymnastics is an important part of the physical education programs. Although it is only a unit or a small part of the overall physical education program, it plays a vital role in the school setting. Even after all these years, gymnastics is still alive and well. Gymnastics Calendar July 26 -- start of third session of the Huron's Summer camp at Corpus Christi School, Penetanguishene. Aug. 7 -- display at the Balm Beach Sum- merama, 1 p.m. A couple of errors dampened the Errors rob local Junior gals Guelph to eliminate them by a score of 3-1. Penetanguishene Junior Michelle Lacroix girls' softball team's. started the first game chances for for Penetanguishene advancement in the and Nancy Bell relieved Ontario Softball Pilon late in the second Association playdowns game. during the regional Penetanguishene did tournament last weekend in Hillsburg, south of Orangeville. A single error, an overthrow to first on a bunt, caused the single run against them in their opening loss to Sarnia. They made only one error in their second outing, too, and starting pitcher Donna Pilon allowed only two hits, but that was enough for threaten in the Guelph game by scoring their only run and getting two players on base in the final inning, but nothing more came of it. Despite the disappointing loss, coach Ernie Dubeau said he was "very pleased" with his club's performance. "They played good defensive ball and they've got nothing to be Cinema t SIX PACK 1:30,7&9 a 1 ba Warning: oaue Coarse PG language ashamed of," said Pontiettes roster but Dubeau. three were added from Most of the team was_ league-mate Gignac's from the Stoneleigh Muffler Shop. Zz, 359 First St. pRROP CREE ES HOTEL Cave out of hole with win The Cave Restaurant snapped a five-game losing streak with a total team effort in downing the recently hot Dial-a-Movie squad 5-0 in Olympia Fastball League action Tuesday at Midland Arena diamond. ; Mare' Ladouceur pitched an excellent game, chalking up 14 strikeouts en route to the victory. Though the Cave were playing good defensive ball during their losing streak, they were having trouble scoring runs -- leaving too many men on base in scoring positions. However, some timely hitting and good base running was shown by the Cave Tuesday. The Cave scored three runs in the fifth and one each in the sixth and seventh off of losing pitcher Rick Morrison. Next games for the Cave are Monday at 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Who's next? The first session of the Midland Family YMCA Summer Preschool Program has_ been successfully completed. The second session is scheduled to begin Monday and it will be held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings for a two week period. There are only 16 available spaces for this session. For further information, contact Lori Beveridge at the YMCA at 526-7828. HE Y KID S! ~= "TAKE IT TO THE STREET '82 Set. 4.5, 6/82. lf you are 14 years or under, and would like to take part in our show, erter the MODEL CONTEST and havea chance to win atrophy. Reciste* you: model by calling: Wendy Quinn 534-3978 before Aux. 28/:'2 Page 14, Friday, July 16, 1982 MOVIE GU ROXY THEATRE Held Over! 4th BIG WEEK 7and9 P. Special Matin Wed. July 21- ET Sat. 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