A History of Physical Education at Eastern Michigan University

Authors

Erik J. Pedersen Jr.

Files

Description

Courses in Physical education and physical exercises were offered to students in the first years of the Michigan State Normal School, but by 1894 a new gymnasium had been built and the Department of Physical Training was established. By 1896 physical training courses were required of all students regardless of major, a requirement that would remain until the 1990s. For the 140th anniversary, A History of Physical Education at Eastern Michigan University was written by Erik Pedersen who was a member of the Health, Recreation, Physical Education and Dance department faculty. One of the most comprehensive histories of any department at Eastern Michigan University, Pedersen provides a thoroughly researched account of the department, its facilities, course offerings, community reach and members of the faculty.

Publication Date

1996

Recommended Citation

Pedersen, Erik J. Jr., "A History of Physical Education at Eastern Michigan University" (1996). University Archives Book Collection. 13.
https://commons.emich.edu/books/13