Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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bearing and deportment of scholars accrue from more specialized
courses in physical drill. To this end it is suggested that a
Supervisor of School Physical Training be appointed. This
officer would superintend all physical training in the schools,
would co-ordinate effort, would modify or extend existing
schemes, would establish special classes for special objects and
would generally be responsible that the physical training of
school children in the Borough was adequate in amount, suitable
in nature, and effective in result. Without this unity of control
it is felt that the best is not being made of our opportunities, and
the above suggestion is respectfully made for your consideration.