Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education
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, 2010-2011BYU 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 16 Collections and/or Records:
College of Physical Education dean records, 1936-1973
Contains minutes, correspondence, articles, and papers from the College of Physical Education Dean’s Office during 1936 to 1973. Most of these materials originated during the tenure of Dean Milton F. Hartvigsen and pertain to athletic conferences, faculty, and departmental materials.
College of Physical Education histories, 1972-1990
Contains copies of department histories, tracing the history of the college from its origins under Brigham Young Academy. Materials date from between 1972 and 1990. titled Making Mountains Out of Molehills: History of Extramural Sport, through 1990, A History of the College of Physical Education, 1875-1972, and A History of the Rocky Mountain, Skyline, and Western Athletic Conferences: 1909-1976. Dated 1875-1990.
College of Physical Education memoranda, 1980-1989
Contains memoranda to faculty, including those to Dance Theatre faculty. Materials date from between 1980 and 1989.
College of Physical Education proposal for Doctor of Education program, 1967-1968
Contains proposals by the college to establish a Doctor of Education major program in Physical Education. Materials date from between 1967 and 1968.
College of Physical Education reports, 1976-1993
Contains self-study accreditation, audit, productivity, interim, and annual reports produced by the college. Materials date from between 1976 and 1993.
Department of Dance administrative records, 1954-2012
Contains correspondence, invoices, historical information, internal reviews, and other materials related to the administrative activities of the Department Dance. Dated 1954-2013.
Department of Dance programs, 1981-1997
Contains programs to various dance productions put on by the Department of Dance. Materials date between 1981 to 1997.
Department of Dance records on performance tours, 1980-1984
Contains records related to the various tours carried out by the performing groups under the Department of Physical Education--Dance. Dated 1980-1984.
Department of Dance records on the Mutual Improvement Association, 1957-1973
Contains dance calendars, choreography, handbooks, and dance cards related to the dance activities and festivals of the Mutual Improvement Association. Dated 1957-1973.
Department of Dance video recordings on Cougar Clogging Classic, 1986-2005
Contains video recordings of various clogging routines by the Department of Dance. Materials date between 1986 to 2005.