VOL. XIX, NO. 2
OCTOBER 7, 1977
Facilities May Pose Problems
BY LAURA ZIENTARA
By September 1978 Maine West will be in full compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This article will examine problems Maine West has encountered in the first few weeks of co‑educational physical education and those which are anticipated in the future.
The major problem is the facilities at Maine West. Locker rooms and gymnasiums are so widely spread apart that it is difficult to keep a class organized, supervised, and under control.
The Physical Education Departments felt it was best to begin with the freshmen in the coeducational program first quarter. Most junior high schools in the area have had co‑ed physical education for the past several years.
The second and third quarter programs are directed at junior and senior levels with swimming, volleyball, water sports, and badminton scheduled. The final quarter of the year involves the sophomores.
By September 1978 Maine West will be in full compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This article will examine problems Maine West has encountered in the first few weeks of co‑educational physical education and those which are anticipated in the future.
The major problem is the facilities at Maine West. Locker rooms and gymnasiums are so widely spread apart that it is difficult to keep a class organized, supervised, and under control.
The Physical Education Departments felt it was best to begin with the freshmen in the coeducational program first quarter. Most junior high schools in the area have had co‑ed physical education for the past several years.
The second and third quarter programs are directed at junior and senior levels with swimming, volleyball, water sports, and badminton scheduled. The final quarter of the year involves the sophomores.
To help solve anticipated problems, the Girls' and Boys' Physical Education Departments will meet once a month for discussion. Also, the girls have had a student committee for several years which will be enlarged to include boys. The committee will serve as an opportunity to get student input about the program.
Mr. Richard Carlini, chairperson of the Boy's Physical Education Department, remarked, "My concern is to give each student at Maine West an opportunity to grow and have a fulfilling experience in the area of physical education and athletics." Mr. Carlini does not feel that the new class structure will affect the cooperation of students in P.E. classes.
Title IX is a reality at Maine West and will affect each student at sometime. Title IX is no just a passing fad provoked by women libbers but a law of the State of Illinois. For students and FE. teachers compliance with the law may take a spirit of adventure and optimism, but for the class of 1982 co‑educational physical education will be as much a part of the high‑school experience as homeroom.
Mr. Richard Carlini, chairperson of the Boy's Physical Education Department, remarked, "My concern is to give each student at Maine West an opportunity to grow and have a fulfilling experience in the area of physical education and athletics." Mr. Carlini does not feel that the new class structure will affect the cooperation of students in P.E. classes.
Title IX is a reality at Maine West and will affect each student at sometime. Title IX is no just a passing fad provoked by women libbers but a law of the State of Illinois. For students and FE. teachers compliance with the law may take a spirit of adventure and optimism, but for the class of 1982 co‑educational physical education will be as much a part of the high‑school experience as homeroom.
