[Report 1935] / School Medical Officer of Health, Leeds City.

  • Leeds City Council
Date:
1935
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    U3 of future progress, indicates a general applieation of some form of specialisation in instruction. The more advanced the work, the more efficient should be the instruction, and since tlie subject is the delicate organism of the human body -particularly <>i the child—it is imperative that the teacher should possess some know¬ ledge of anatomy and physiology. This is an instance where co-operation with the Medical Section can be developed, and was stressed bv the Chief Organic 1 <>l Phvdcal education in an address to the School Medical Officers on the <>th November. It is claimed that the scheme for training ol teachers outlined earlier in the Report will provide the efficient instrument ol instruction and tend to obviate any risk of strain during the Physical training lesson. The necessity for regular progressive training is emphasised. Not until every child in every class, in every school, receives regular instruction in Physical Training throughout its school life, can the effects of the scheme be seen, ilealth-mindedness in the nation is best developed by acquiring it during school life, and the founda¬ tions of a comprehensive scheme for acquiring it are laid, waiting for the accommodation required to put the scheme into operation. With regard to co-operation with outside organisations and the development of physical fitness for the adult, it must be emphasised that there is no intention of interfering with methods already employed. Individuals and organisations seek their own wav to physical health and if they are satisfied with their pursuits there appears no reason to seek advice or assistance. On the other hand some provision might be made for assisting those organisations who require it, and the Hoard’s Circular 1445 states that the Organiser of Physical Training should be a recognised guide and adviser for the community as a whole in matters relating to physical exercise, and recreation, and his services should be freely available to voluntary organisations. It is in this spirit that this Depart¬ ment wishes to act. la 1 ‘including this report emphasis should be laid on the follow¬ ing salient points :— (1) The necessity for immediate addition to the Staff of this Department in order that— (a) The Organising Staff can visit with more even regularity the evening institutes, all school departments, swimming baths and playing fields.