PHYSICAL TRAINING
NEW SYSTEM FOR SCHOOLS BASED ON BRITISH SYSTEM. [ Per Ptm> AiaociatloM 1 WELLINGTON, March 20. i A new system of physical edu. it* >n I in primary schools has been ap.nuvHl I by the Minister, Hon. P. Fraser, acI cording to a letter received by inc Wellington Education Board irurn tic Education Department. 11 is based on the- syllabus which proved successful in Great Britain. Methods of class organisation, introduction of rhythmic worn, agility exercises, and minor games Ar..* the most important innovations. A simp!', apparatus introduces a greater variety of exercises and space is necessary sj it is desirable that only one phys cal education class should be on the pi.-iy-giGund at a time. Most of the equipment j.s procurable—basketballs, Rugby balls, ok tennis balls, hoops, and lengths oi rope. Short pegs for marking ou! areas will be necessary and impioxise ■ targets, jumping stands and pits anti also coloured bands for distinguishing teams, light loose clothes, and rubbei soled shoes. The use of specialists in laige primary schools, in-.evmediab: schools, and district high schools is advocated. The board decided to ask the superintendent of education to meet it. and also to ask the department for a supply of books for perusal by members. =
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 68, 21 March 1940, Page 6
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