Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education-Women
The Department of Physical Education-Women was established in 1955 under the College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics and remained a part of this college until it was reorganized as the College of Physical Education. Leona Holbrook (1955-1972) and Phyllis Jacobsen (1972-1981) served as chairmen.
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education for Women
Brigham Young University. College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics. Dept. of Physical Education-Women
Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education. Dept. of Physical Education-Women
Description
Established: 1955
Abolished: 1981
Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1981)
Functions
The Department of Physical Education-Women served as a training ground for leaders in Physical Education and coaches. Courses were given for the student body and a great array of activities sponsored. Courses offered included Hockey, Horseback Riding, and Canoeing.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Physical Education-Women functioned under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics (1955-1960)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education (1960-1981)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education-Dance (1981)
Associated Archival Materials
Collection, ca. 1927-1991. (Z16/4/B-E, Z PV 8/B 1-4, MSS 1740)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1955-1956: p. 39, 406, 316-318 (Leona Holbrook, chairman; Dept. of Physical Education for Women, variant name; dept. served as training ground for leaders in Physical Education and coaches; courses included Hockey, Horseback Riding, and Canoeing)
Brigham Young University General Catalog 1972-1973: p. 545 (Phyllis Jacobsen, chairman)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00412
Creator: CEM