SPECIAL EXERCISES 93 



ity are capable of being used for group work as 

 well as for individuals. 



Some of the ordinary quick-moving exercises as 

 used for classes are valuable, the quick motion 

 itself having a direct, stimulating effect. Such 

 exercises are the ordinary arm movements, such 

 as are sometimes given with dumb-bells. One 

 disadvantage of using rapid exercises in the usual 

 school class-room is that the physical director or 

 teacher generally has no knowledge of the phys- 

 ical condition of each child. Though these exer- 

 cises are undoubtedly of great value for the 

 majority, they can do harm to the small minority 

 which may be quite unfitted for such work. 



We should all insist upon a physical and med- 

 ical examination for each school child, at least 

 twice a year, the results of which, coupled with 

 remedial exercises and care, can be made of the 

 very greatest value. And, when this is united 

 with a character -making influence, as with the 

 boys, a work of vast importance can be accom- 

 plished. Certainly a great responsibility is put 

 into the hands of the schools, these days, and 

 let us find them worthy of it! 



