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 11 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 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.
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 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.
Department of Physical Education-Men records, 1964-1971
Contains correspondence, minutes, and papers from the department dated 1964 to 1971. Most of the materials come from the tenures of Department Chairs Charles J. Hart, David D. Geddes, and Elmo S. Roundy.
Department of Physical Education-Women records, 1965-1974
Contains reports, minutes, and speeches from the department dated 1965 to 1974. The materials pertain to departmental organization and department chair Leona Holbrook.
Intercollegiate Athletics chair records, 1946-1971
Includes minutes, correspondence, articles, and notes from the Office of the Department Chair dated 1946 to 1971. These materials are from the tenures of Edwin R. Kimball, W. Floyd Millet, and Stan H. Watts.
Intercollegiate Athletics departmental records, 1920-1979
Includes programs, correspondence, minutes, and brochures from the Intercollegiate Athletics Department dated 1920-1979. These materials pertain to intercollegiate athletic events associated with the department.