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  Department Description:

  The aim of the department is to promote the health and physical efficiency of the students, to assist in the building of character through fair play in games and sports, to foster worthy use of leisure time, and to train leaders in physical education and recreation. (Department Description from the 1940 Concordia course catalog)

  Department Head:

  J.E. Rognstad earned his Bachelor of Arts.

  Other faculty includes

  • Donald Gates​
  • Clara Rugland​​
  • Edith Skauge

  Majors and Minors Offered:

  • ​Only a minor was offered in physical education and health until 1955 when a major was offered. 

  Sampling of Courses Taught:

  • Physical Education Activities
  • Girl Scouts
  • Recreational Games and Sports
  • Prevention And Care Of Injuries
  • Organization And Administration Of Physical Education
  • Practice Teaching

  Courses were taught in the gymnasium building, (Berg Arts Center)

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Fun Facts:

  • Freshmen were required to take the health class “Personal Hygiene” for zero credits.