Physical Education In Scotland 1930s-1960's Analysis

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Exercise Is Important
Physical Education In Scotland from the 1930s-1960s was surprisingly poor. Girls were inexperienced with physical education and its opportunities due to lack of education, and Scotland's beliefs during this time. These beliefs consisted of the views in the twentieth century that women were viewed as mothers and wives. In the article “Exercise and education: facilities for the young female body in Scotland, 1930-1960’s”, introduced a lady Mandy Treagus who believed that the game Netball could help these woman prepare for their roles as a mother and a wife. Macrae stated that Treagus, “through this game, girls were coached in the act of bodily restraint and personal sacrifice for the sake of the team.” (Macrae) Mandy wasn’t the only one who had higher views on exercise, health, and physical education, in the article the author Macrae Eilidh also recorded that the 1903 Carnegie Dunfermline Trust had contributed to Scotland’s physical education and health to children. This trust helped Scotland build a PE College of Dunfermline, which now benefits physical education to children. This is beneficial because, it allows more …show more content…

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