Brigham Young University. Dept. of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

In 1942, the Department of Physical Education expanded its name to clarify the scope of its expanding course offerings. Still under the College of Education, it became the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Health coursework included hygiene, nutrition, bacteriology, public health, first aid, and health education for teachers. Physical Education offerings included various sports, elementary physical education, various dance classes, coaching, and physical education for elementary teachers. Recreation courses included social dancing, crafts, hiking, horseback riding, and recreational leadership. Then in 1955, the department split from the College of Education and became the College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Education. Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Dept.

Brigham Young University. College of Education. Dept. of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Description

Established: 1942

Abolished: 1955

Location: Provo, Utah (1942-1955)

Functions

The Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation was responsible for teaching courses in various aspects of health, several sports, physical educational courses for future instructors, and recreation.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation was a department in the College of Education. Charles J. Hart served as department chair from 1946 to 1948.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Education (1942-1955)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education (1920-1942) (1942)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics (1955)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Health Education and Safety (1955)

Associated Archival Materials

Creator of: Department chair records, 1922-1971 (UA 561)

Subject of: Collection, 1927-1991 (MSS 1740)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1946-1947: p. 224 (part of the College of Education) p. 255-267 (Dept. of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1932-1933: p. 191 (Dept. of Physical Education)

Brigham Young University annual catalogue, 1942: p. 210 (Health, Physical Education, and Recreation)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1955-1956: p. 406 (changed to the College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 504 (department chair: Charles J. Hart, 1937-1948)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00134

Creator: UPB