Girls and Athletics by Mary C. Morgan
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| Editor | Morgan, Mary C. |
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| Title |
Girls and Athletics Giving a brief summary of the activity, rules and method of administration of the following games in girls' schools and colleges, women's clubs, etc.: archery, basket ball, cricket, fencing, field day, field hockey, gymnastics, golf, hand ball, ice hockey, indoor base ball, rowing, soccer, skating, swimming, tennis, track athletics, volley ball, walking, water polo, water basket ball. |
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| Summary | "Girls and Athletics" by Mary C. Morgan is a comprehensive guide on athletic activities for girls, edited in the early 20th century. The work delves into various sports suitable for young women, highlighting the importance of physical education and recreational activities in their development. The author emphasizes the benefits of athletics not only for physical strength but also for character building, encouraging a spirit of fair play and teamwork. The opening of the book outlines the growing popularity and importance of athletics for girls in educational institutions, supported by data collected from numerous schools and colleges. The text discusses the necessity for proper supervision and medical assessments in sports participation, advising caution against overexertion. Morgan advocates for understanding individual physical conditions and the importance of sportsmanship, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of specific games such as basketball, field hockey, and gymnastics in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Athletics |
| Subject | Physical education for women |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56134 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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