Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

Al view OF the tact tnat America now
Is facing It's reconstruction period In
athletics, the meeting OF the Research
Society yesterday was of particular sig
nihcance. Delegates to the convention
were collectively Of the opinion that
sports, as conducted on the present
highly specialized plan, have been en-
tirely inadequate In meeting the de-
mands that were placed on the physique
OF America by the war.
Athletics, they pointed out, should be
run on a much larger scale to reach
the greater number Of the populace In
stead of confining them to the especially
trained few who are good enough to
make varsity teams.
Seek Government Aid
The research officials are looking to
the next generation and they intend to
accomplish their dreams through the
Government. A resolution was drawn
up by Thomas A. Storey, the New York
state inspector on physical education,
who is connected with the City College
of New York. and adopted by the con-
vention to put over the big scheme Of
physical fitness for America.
The high points of the resolution fol-
low:
First, That the. society shall mako
every reasonable effort to influence
the Congress of the United States and
the States Legislatures to enact laws
providing for the effective physical
education Of all children of all ages
in all public schools and institutions.
Second. That the physical education
shall bring these children instruction
In hygiene, regular periodic health
examinations and training in the
practice Of health habits. with full
fNFNlo 0ta all
athletics and physical exercise.
Third. That this association shall
make persistent efforts to influence
State Boards Of Education or their
equivalent bodies to make effective
rules that on or after June, 1929, no
applicant may receive a license to
teach any subject in any school who
does not first present convincing evil
dence of having covered a satisfactory
course in physical education in q repu-
table training school for teachers.
Fourth. And that this association
directs its president to appoint a com.
mittee to put the above resolutions in
active and effective operation.
Must Have Experts
Part three of the aforementioned
points of the resolution is likely to revo-
lutionize education. 1t is the intention
of the society to have every teacher, of
no matter what grade. an expert on
physical education. -. o..
BY this method Of procedure the dele
gates hope to install a system of ath-
letics In the elementary schools that will
be fitting for the various ages Of the
pupils and thus to have the next genera
tion of Americans collectively and indi-
vidually athletic.
The movement Is backed by somo cf
the biggest men in the medical and sth-
letic world. Delegates are here from
all parts Of the country and numerous
college representatives were at the meet
ing, despite the fact that the National
Collegiate Association did not 20 into
session until this morning.
Many Societies
The Research Society embraces in its
membership all of the institutions for
the welfare Of America. such as the
Young Mems Christian Association, the
knights OF Columbus, the Jewish We'll
fare League. National Commissions on
Naval and Military Training Camp Ac-
tiyities and collegiate associations.
In introducing the resolution Doctor
| Storey pointed out the disturbing condi-
tions found In this and other countries
in which the needs of the war laid bare
the shortcomings Of peace, especially in
relation to the physical education of
children. He said that time had arrived
where the lessons of the war could be
applied practically. for the benefit of