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COLLECTION SUMMARY

Title:     College of Arts and Science, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department records

Dates:     1888-2007, [n.d.] (bulk 1977-2000)

Creator:     Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department, College of Arts and Science, South Dakota State University

Physical description:   0.42 linear feet—1 container

Collection number:     UA 6.8

Language:     Collection material in English.

Repository:     South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Abstract:     Collection is composed primarily of newsletters, pamphlets, programs.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Provenance: Part of this collection was found in the Archives in 1997. There is no indication of where they came from or how they came to be here.

This is an on-going collection with material arriving through departmental records transfers, the university campus mail, or random donation by various individuals.

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to research without restriction. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright Status: Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid.

It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003)

Preferred citation: [Identification of item]. College of Arts and Science, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department records, UA 6.8, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Processing information: This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on March 2, 1999 with revisions on August 13, 2008 (cjg).

SELECTED SEARCH TERMS

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.

Persons:

• Crabbs, Geraldine.

• Forsythe, Harry.

• Retzlaff, Palmer (Pete)

• Robinson, Glenn E.

• Sexauer, Elmer H.

Subjects:

• Athletic Association—Dakota Agricultural College.

• Athletics—South Dakota State University.

• Brookings Wellness Center (Brookings : S.D.)

• Buildings—South Dakota State University.

• Glenn E. Robinson Lecture Series—South Dakota State University.

• Health, Physical Education and Recreation building—South Dakota State University.

• Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department—South Dakota State University.

• Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department—Development—South Dakota State University.

• Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department—Graduate theses—South Dakota State University.

• Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department—History—South Dakota State University.

• Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department—Lectures and lecturing—South Dakota State University.

• Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department—Newsletters—South Dakota State University.

• Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department—Pamphlets—South Dakota State University.

• Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department—Speakers Bureau—South Dakota State University.

• Intramural sports—South Dakota State University.

• Jackrabbit Roundup—South Dakota State University.

• Sexauer Field—South Dakota State University.

• Wellness Center—South Dakota State University.

BACKGROUND NOTE 

Physical education has always been included in the curriculum of South Dakota State University.  The objective of a strong mind, body and spirit is consistent with the philosophy of "educating the total person."  Since the earliest years, students have been required to take either physical education or military science in order to graduate.  Physical education courses took many different forms over the years, usually consistent with contemporary thinking.  Courses were taught by departments, which went by various names, including the Department of Music and Physical Culture, the Department of Elocution and Physical Culture, and Physical Education and Recreation.

In the 1940's, a major in physical education was established, with different requirements for males and females.  In 1953, a graduate degree was offered through the department.  The Physical Education Department changed its name to the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation [HPER] in 1969-70.  This change was quickly followed by an added degree in public recreation.  Other minor and major programs were also offered through the department.

Athletic training, health promotion, HPER and public recreation are currently offered as undergraduate majors.  Students may also pursue an MS in HPER.  The department also maintains the Wellness Center, a campus health club.

Related material:

Emmerich, Jim, History of the physical education program at South Dakota State University: minor and major, Brookings, S.D., Emmerich, 1972. [Archives: S537.S6 E66]

Palsma, Byron J., A follow-up study of South Dakota State University’s Health Physical Education and Recreation Department’s master’s degree program graduates from 1955-1980, Thesis (M.S.)—Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dept., South Dakota State University, 1982. [Archives: LB2385.P187 1982]

South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, History of S.D.S.C., Brookings, S.D., South Dakota State College, 1930. [Archives: S537.S6 H47]

Zwarth, Mary Beth, Assessment of the athletic training program at South Dakota State University by athletic training graduates and employers, Thesis (M.S.)—Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dept., South Dakota State University, 2001. [Archives: LB2385.Z92 2001]

SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE

This collection is composed of newsletters, pamphlets and booklets produced by the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department.  Included is a list of titles of graduate theses from 1954-1972, and biographical information on some prominent figures associated with the department, including Geraldine Crabbs, Harry Forsythe, Palmer “Pete” Retzlaff, and Glenn E. Robinson.

ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS 

Folders are arranged in alphabetical order.

Box 1.

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Updated 13 August 2008 by cjg

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