Contents: Preface. 1. Administration of physical education. 2. Perfection of the body. 3. Objectives of health and physical education. 4. What pragmatism means. 5. Resistance to disease. 6. Activity and fitness. 7. Educational value of health education. 8. The role of competitive sports in physical education. 9. Standards-what are they? Index.

"Administrative excellence is the key to the success of any physical education programme. The systematic organization of the programme, selection of efficient personnel, sound financial policy, good staff moral and good public relations are the principal elements in administration of physical education.

Aim of this work is a careful selection of the important aspects of physical administration written by the authorities on the subject through the ages. Selection is mainly oriented to the requirement of the teachers and students of physical education." (jacket)