Brigham Young University. Department of Physical Education
Dates
- Existence: 1920 - 1942
Administrative History
The Department of Physical Education (1920-1942) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University. The department taught courses in athletics, hygiene, and recreation.
The first physical education class was implemented at Brigham Young Academy in 1887, though it was not until 1910 under the Church Teachers College that a Department of Physical Education was established. It was then placed in the School of Arts and Sciences in 1920. In 1921 the department remained with the College of Arts and Sciences, but in 1932 was transferred to the College of Education. In 1942, it was renamed and reorganized as the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.
Department chairs included Eugene L. Roberts (1920-1928), Charles J. Hart (1929), G. Ott Romney (1930-1936), and Charles J. Hart (1937-1942).
Citation:
BYU Organization History Project, via WWW, July 10, 2020 (Department of Physical Education; est. 1920; first physical education class at Brigham Young Academy, 1887; implemented activity and recreation in lives of students; part of School of Arts and Sciences (1920-1921), College of Arts and Sciences (1921-1932), and College of Education (1932-1946); renamed and reorganized as Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 1946; chairs, Eugene L. Roberts (1920-1928), Charles J. Hart (1929), G. Ott Romney (1930-1936), and Charles J. Hart (1937-1942))Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:
Leona Holbrook speeches and papers, approximately 1927-1991
Contains speeches, presentations, and papers written by Leona Holbrook and various other authors on various aspects of physical education. Dated approximately 1927-1991.
Leona Holbroook physical education papers, approximately 1927-1991
Contains various materials on the subject of physical eduction, including dance, music, movement, jumping rope, camping, parks, and sports, approximately 1927-1991.
Making mountains out of molehills
History of extramural sports at Brigham Young University, 1968-1990.
Meeting Minutes, 1972-1997
Contains correspondence, meeting minutes and reports dealing with the Department of Physical Education. Also included is information about the National Olympic Academy held at Brigham Young University in 1979.
National Olympic Academy, 1976-1979
Contains correspondence, meeting minutes and reports dealing with the Department of Physical Education. Also included is information about the National Olympic Academy held at Brigham Young University in 1979.
Oral history interview with Alma Heaton
Interview by David Whittaker with Alma Heaton, who recounts his childhood in Kanab, education, courtship, military service, and subsequent appointment at Brigham Young University. Also speaks on service and experiences in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Includes sound recordings and transcript.
Oral history interview with Boyd Jarman
Tapes and transcript of an oral history done with Boyd O. Jarman as part of the Joint Oral History Project between the Alumni Association and the University Archives in 2003.
Oral history interview with Cyntha C. Hirst
Talks about growing up in Salt Lake City, teaching physical education at Brigham Young University, and her family.