University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

The three divisions of the College of Physical Education, Health, and perform related, but diverse, tasks. The college is one of only 25 to 30 such colleges nationally. In 1946, it was the first such special college in the nation. The stresses field experience by combining classroom study with observation and practical experience. Students also intern for a semester before they graduate. The college ' s physical education is a scientific program which deals with physical development. An important part of this division is the Center for and Motor Fitness. Here, students and professors test people for physical fitness. Dr. Christian Zauner, director of the is highly acclaimed for his research in exercise physiology. The health education division is concerned with the study of human health. Students work with public health the American Cancer Society, and other health education programs in public schools and wellness centers. The recreation division strives to train students to teach others to participate in physical activities. Students intern in boys ' clubs, hospitals, correctional institutions, resorts, and recreation departments. Also, the division operates a recreation program for Veteran Administration patients. In short, their fundamental goal, as with the other divisions, is to help people. The College of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation has succeeded in making valuable contributions to the three fields it encompasses. In addition to faculty members like Dr. Zauner and Dr. Ruth Alexander, a physical fitness specialist, the college has many prestigious alumni. For example, Kay Stevens, the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, graduated from the college. Heisman winner Steve Spurrier is now the head coach of the Tampa Bay Bandits in the USFL. These men, as well as hundreds of others, exemplify the outstanding of the College of Physical Health, and Recreation. M. Klarman (Opposite page). The Center for Physical and Motor Fitness allows students to participate and learn while patients receive valuable diagnosis. Physical education classes include water safety which enables students to become Physical education and recreation classes keep students in shape and light on their feet. Physical education classes give students the to develop skills in sports such as volleyball. W. McNeill College of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation 221