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Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1960 - 1998

Administrative History

The College of Physical Education (1960-1998) was a department of Brigham Young University.

The College of Physical Education was formed at Brigham Young University in 1960 in a reorganization of the earlier College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics. The college was responsible for administering academic departments responsible for recreation management, physical and health education, and dance. It also administered intramural sports, and intercollegiate sports until 1975. In 1998 it was renamed the College of Health and Human Performance.

Citation:
Intercollegiate Athletics annual reports, 2010-2011

BYU organizational history website, Oct. 26, 2011 (College of Physical Education; took name in 1960, previously known as College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics; responsible for administering academic departments responsible for recreation management, physical and health education, and dance; also administered intramural and intercollegiate sports until 1975; renamed the College of Health and Human Performance in 1998)

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

College of Physical Education records

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227657068]
Identifier: UA 544
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes, correspondence, articles, programs, reports, and papers from the college. The materials pertain to the Dean, departments, and events of the college.

Dates: 1920-1980

College of Physical Education records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5400
Scope and Contents

Contains memoranda, reports, histories, proposals, and other materials concerning the College of Physical Education. Materials date from between 1967 and 1993.

Dates: 1967-1993

Department of Dance records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1140
Scope and Contents

Contains meeting minutes, reports, surveys, reviews, memorada, correspondence, internal reviews, accreditation files, video recordings, and other material produced by the Department of Dance. Includes dance instructions for a wide variety of dances and files related to the Mutual Improvement Association. Materials date from between 1953 and 2012.

Dates: 1953-2012

Oral history interview with Milton Farrell Hartvigsen

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 136
Scope and Contents

Interview by Alma Heaton with Milton Hartvigsen concerning his childhood in Idaho, education, administrative duties at Brigham Young University, and Church service. Also includes talks, testimony, and professional resume. Includes transcript and sound recordings.

Dates: 1983