Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
Efforts Made by the Scotch, Supported
by Mr.. Carnegie.

Consul McCunn of Dunfermline reports
rapid progress in Scotlands efforts to meet
continental countries with their own weap-
ons-those forged in the physical culture
schools. He says:
''In my annual report of last year I re-
ferred to the opening of the gymnasium
portion of the new Carnegie baths. Since
then the other parts OF the building have
been completed and equipped. and on Octo-
Der 4. 1905, this institution, now known as
the Carnegie Trust College of Hygiene and
Physical Training was formally opened.
The progress and development of the work
of this institution. the first of its kind, viii
undoubtedly be followed with great interest
by educators everywhere.
THE broad issue to which this admirably
adapted and modernly equipped structure is
now being put could not have been contem-
plated when first planned, the Dunferm-
line Carnegie trust was not then in exist
ence. The formation of the trust, with
practically unlimited powers and an annual
income Of f25, 900 (s125, 00o), the interest of
Dr. Carnegie's latest gift to Dunfermline, at
fits disposal, created possibilities for expert
menting In new fields of culture for the
physical, mental and social advantage of
mankind, which otherwise could not have
been attempted at Dunfermline.
THE advantages which the institution
offers are manifold. The 800 pupils of the
various local schools receive physical drill
and practice from specially trained teachers
employed by the trust Public and private
day and evening gymnasium classes have
been opened at q nominal charge to meet
the wants of all desiring to enter. The
baths, comprising Turkish, Russian, swim
ming and slipper baths, are second to none
in Britain In convenience and adaptability
to the uses for which they were construct
ed, are open daily. and. for those who can
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others who may on occasion find the new
baths fully occupied, the old bath establish
ment, former gift from DIR. Carnegie has
been overhauled, reftted and opened free of
charge.
The College of Hygiene offers two courses
of study, designated the theoretical course
and the practical course The former en-
braces % human anatomy and physiology,
CO personal and school hygiene, (3) theory
of movements and teaching, G) symphonic
tology in connection with remedial gymnas-
tics and school hygiene, (5) voice produc
ton. The practical course includes a edu-
cational gymnastics-Lings Swedish system;
(2) remedial gymnastics and massage, stu
dents being allowed under medical supervi-
sion to treat cases: 90 methods of class
teaching, students having charge under SUI
pervison of classes of all ages in the public
schools and in the gymnasium; % games.
dancing and swimming, being important
branches of physical training, are included
In the curriculum. This course is such as
to qualify students for taking the certificate
of the Royal Sanitary Institute and the Ling
Association diploma for the teacher of
Swedish gymnastics. The certificates grant
ed by the college are the thonors certificate
and the pass certificate The pass certif-
cate is issued as a guaranty of the Qualifi-
cations Of the holder to fill a responsible
position as a teacher of hygiene and phys
ical training. The 'honors certificate would
of course, entitle the holder to very distIn-
guished consideration were he or she can
didate for any of the prizes in the scholastic
profession"