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Caption: Course Catalog - 1899-1900
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280 PHYSICAL TRAINING supervision of the professor of physical training, and his medical examination is required to show that membership on any team will tend to improve the physical condition, and not cause injury. Two courses are offered to those who wish to prepare as instructors of physical training or coaches of athletic teams. FOR WOMEN The general health and development of all young women in this department are carefully looked after by the Director of the Women's Gmynasium. Each one is given a physical examination, in order that her physical condition may be known, suitable exercise prescribed, and advice given. Systematic class drill is given in Swedish, Delsarte, and American gymnastics, including free and light exercises; dumb-bells, clubs, wands, marching, fancy steps, Maypole, games, basket-ball, and exercise on the various pieces of gymnasium apparatus. The gymnasium uniform consists of navy blue serge blouse and divided skirt, and black slippers. Throughout the fall and spring outdoor games and exercises receive considerable attention. Lectures and talks on hygiene, physical training, etc., are given during the winter. Each student comes under the personal observation of the director and is given exercises to meet her special needs. Every woman student not physically disqualified must take the prescribed work, and may elect enough to make seven hours of credit. The women's gymnasium occupies very attractive quarters in Natural History Hall, and is well equipped. The pastime grounds near by, in use through the year, when the weather permits, have a sixteen-lap running track, eight tennis courts, two basket-ball fields, and space for hurdling, handball, and other suitable amusements. The gymnasium is open for exercise, at certain hours, under suitable restrictions, to those who are not enrolled in classes.
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