ATHLETICS AND FITNESS
LECTURE BY MR J. L. ADAMS. Tn connection with the forthcoming National Physical Fitness Week, a lecture was given at the Pahiatua. D.H. School yesterday morning by Afr J. I>. Adams on medical aspects of physical Jitness and athletics Air Adams was introduced to the boys by Air D. R. Salter, who pointed out how valuable Mr Adams’ experience as a medical student was in the consideration of physical fitness.
The speaker outlined the medical aspect of keeping a healthy mind in a. healthy body, and gave some very valuable hints on training and keeping fit for athletics. He also gave practical demonstrations on the slaving fields, including discus throwing, which aroused considerable interest among the boys. At the conclusion of the talk, a hearty vote of thanks to Afr Adams, moved by Frank Scott, was carried h v a col amat i on.
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Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14067, 14 February 1939, Page 5
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