our physical education and recreation facilities were completed during the 1969-70 school y ear and surely rank high among those available to any community college in the nation.
several objectives and guiding principles give direction to the staff in our efforts to be of ma ximum service to the students . they are as follows:
educators everywhere are becoming increasingly aware of the deep and fundamental contribution being m ade by the intra mural activities program. those of us in the physical education and athletic department are dedicated to making democracy in sports a reality, by offering and planning the kinds of recreational activities you desire.
1. to encourage participation, transforming the students, fac-
we are very proud or our gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis courts, and the sports equipment. all of these things are a part of the total educational program here at ccc-metro, for physical fitness is essential to total performance. formerly considered a dream, we trust our program here at ccc-metro will take i~ proper place in the educational scheme. intramural athletics at ccc -m etro affords the entire student body, faculty and staff an opportunity to enjoy competition by providing a welcome incentive to the far larger number of those most in need of competitive experience, on a reasonably equal basis rather than limiting participants to the few super-performers on varsity teams. students are organized competitively with the interest being on student participation and leadership. participation is not com pulsory, but highly recommended.
ulty and staff from passive spectators to active performers. 2. to offer a variety of activities balanced between vigorous and light exercise, team and individual sports, present interest and future needs . 3 . to provide incentive to a large number of those most in need of competitive experience on an equal basis with fellow students and colleagues. 4. to safeguard the health of the students through the cooperation of the health services and by safety rules, good equipment and facilities and proper supervision .
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to develop social relationships and attitudes through intramural participation by upholding high standards of sportsmanship, fair dealing with all individuals and groups, and providing many opportunities for leadership and cooperation. to this end the department will provide facilities, leadership, and continuing assistance that all students, faculty and staff may have an opportunity to engage in wholesome physical, competitive activity. through competition one learns to be a humble winner and a gracious loser.