"An Improved Basis for Judging and Comparing the Physical Development of Children," by James Naismith
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A manuscript titled, "An Improved Basis for Judging and Comparing the Physical Development of Children," by James Naismith. This article appeared in the University of Kansas Bulletin of Education December, 1930 (vol. III, No. 2) publication, pages 14 through 24. It talks about how the well being and development of young boys is often misjudged in taller boys. It provides growth charts and statistics.
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James A. Naismith (November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939), known as "The Father of Basketball," was born in Almonte, Ontario. When he was nine, both of his parents died of typhoid fever and he was raised by his uncle, who later financed Naismith's way through college. He earned his theological degree from McGill University and graduated from Springfield College, then the YMCA Training School, in 1891. After graduation, he was hired as a faculty member, where he taught for five years. It is in his first year as a faculty member at Springfield College that he created the game of Basketball as an activity for an unruly class. In 1895, Naismith enrolled at the Gross Medical School in Denver and recei
The entire edition of this publican is in the folder, but only the article has been scanned;
Is part of the University of Kansas Bulletin of Education December, 1930 (vol. III, No. 2) publication, pages 14 through 24
