Physical Education Collection

Four schoolgirls who have been selected for England Basketball, Teesside. 1971

Girls hockey match, Airedale school, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1962

The young Peter Downer looks for his mother during an exercise class held for mothers at Churchdown Institute Downham Estate, Bromley during the Second World War. 27th November 1943

Pupils at of Haigh House Blue Coat School, Coventry, looking happy as they won at School Sports, Haigh House are named after Bishop Haigh, former Bishop of Coventry

Moor End High School Under 12 netball team are the new West Yorkshire Schools champions. After a series of group games, they beat Bradford Grammar School 3-1 in the semi-finals

King Henry VIII School, Coventry, now has a proper gymnasium for the first time since 1941, when the old gym was bombed. Boys at the school, for the last 15 years

Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs

Training PE teachers WSA01_01_E01
Ripon Training College, Ripon, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 1936. An exterior view of Ripon Training College showing women playing rounders on the green

Asia, East Asia, Taiwan; Nantou, school children doing morning exercise on the shores of Sun Moon Lake

Male Native American students in physical education class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, c
6276822 Male Native American students in physical education class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, c.1901-03 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952)

Physical training for factory girls, display by the girls of the Peoples Palace gymnasium, Mile End Road, London
5216761 Physical training for factory girls, display by the girls of the Peoples Palace gymnasium, Mile End Road, London, 1891 (engraving) by English School

How to Become Strong (engraving)
3626545 How to Become Strong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to Become Strong)

Schoolboys on playing fields (b / w photo)
3643431 Schoolboys on playing fields (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboys on playing fields)

Atheltic sports by the Westminster scholars (engraving)
728348 Atheltic sports by the Westminster scholars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A physical education lesson for men
3735386 A physical education lesson for men by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a physical education lesson for men)

Physical Education for Girls, Lacrosse (b / w photo)
3633306 Physical Education for Girls, Lacrosse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical Education for Girls, Lacrosse)

Gymnastics (coloured engraving)
976380 Gymnastics (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnastics.); © Look and Learn

Girls swimming at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York
MNY380955 Girls swimming at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York, 1930 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Swimming pool at the Lycee Michelet, Vanves, Paris (colour photo)
3098784 Swimming pool at the Lycee Michelet, Vanves, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swimming pool at the Lycee Michelet, Vanves, Paris)

Gymnasium at the Lycee Carnot, Paris (colour photo)
3098777 Gymnasium at the Lycee Carnot, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnasium at the Lycee Carnot, Paris)

Stronger and stronger (chromolitho)
1093735 Stronger and stronger (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stronger and stronger)

Physical Education (engraving)
668379 Physical Education (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical Education. Illustration for John Leechs Pictures of Life and Character (c 1890)

French infantry exercising, Postcard sent in 1913
660080 French infantry exercising, Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Children in the schoolyard (photo)
587041 Children in the schoolyard (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children in the schoolyard during a physical education lesson in Edwardian London)

Gymnastics at the Ecole Normale des Instituteurs of Mayenne, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT233784 Gymnastics at the Ecole Normale des Instituteurs of Mayenne, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Institut National de Recherche Pedagogique, Paris

Male Native American students in physical education class, Carlisle Indian School
6276819 Male Native American students in physical education class, Carlisle Indian School, Pennsylvania, c.1901-03 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); American, out of copyright

A game of lawn tennis at the Lycee Michelet, Vanves, Paris (colour photo)
3098782 A game of lawn tennis at the Lycee Michelet, Vanves, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of lawn tennis at the Lycee Michelet)

Photograph of Aaron Molyneaux Hewlett, gymnasium coach of Harvard University, 1859-1871
This photographic print depicts Aaron Molyneaux Hewlett, the first African American gymnasium coach at Harvard University. Hewlett is seated and is surrounded by a variety of exercise equipment

St Philips Boys School annual sports day June 1950

Girls of the National Fire Service (NFS) undergo physical training during a PT display at Wembley during the second World War. 20th October 1942

On one day a week, mothers collecting their children at the Dorking wartime nursery, come a little earlier and stay bit later

Miss Muriel Haddesley, former England cricketer, county golfer and hockey player is shown here teaching physical training to girls of the National Fire Service (NFS) in Greenwich Park

Thirteen year old Students of the Ling Physical education Association give a demonstration to four hundred women teachers attending a refresher course at Cambridge

A School in Teeside on a cross country run. Circa 1976

Egglescliffe Comprehensive School Garden Party, Stockton. 1972

Girls at St Davids School, Acklam, are put through their paces during a visit by Jim Wattis, Middlesbrough soccer development officer. 30th November 1994

Huddersfield technical college students Nick Benbon and Samantha Wills stand by to teach basketball to this group of youngsters from Spring Grove school

Brunner Comprehensive School, Billinghams second years boys athletics team which is competing in the finals of the English Schools Cup at Crewe tomorrow

A race in progress in the new pool during the swimming gala that followed the opening of the swimming baths at Binley Park Comprehensive School. 26th June 1962

Pupils in the playground at City of Coventry Boarding School in Cleobury Mortimer. 15th March 1966

Tough tackler Lisa Gudgeon grounds Kirklees Rugby League Development Manager Mike Rowan during his visit to Almondbury Infants School

These trainers were made for running - teacher Mr Martin Farran with the squad, Angela Jordon, Kate O Sullivan, Amanda Beirne, Margaret Jordon, Mhairi-Clare Lyons, Emma McDermott, Richard Berry

Little Downham Boys Team, made up of 10 year olds from Downham Foeffees Junior School, near Ely, Cambridgeshire, 2nd December 1973. Daily Mirror School Team of the Month, for November

"School Team of the Month"Woodbridge American Junior High School under 15
" School Team of the Month" Woodbridge American Junior High School under 15 Soccer team. January 1975 75-00265-007

Girls of Malmsbury Secondary School in Morden, Surrey playing a game of netball during P.E. 28th October 1946. PT P.T. PE

Hide and Seek. Infant schoolchildren playing during a dance and movement class. Feburary 1953 D715-001

Would you care for the next dance? Infant schoolchildren playing during a dance and movement class. Feburary 1953 D715

Infant schoolchildren playing during a dance and movement class. Feburary 1953 D715-004

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"From Girls Hockey Matches to Morning Exercises: A Journey Through Physical Education" Girls hockey match at Airedale School, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1962: Witness the fierce determination and skill displayed by these young athletes as they battle it out on the ice. The girls of Airedale School prove that physical education knows no gender boundaries. Physical Education at Western Road School, Sheffield, c. 1905: Step back in time and discover how physical education was taught over a century ago. Western Road School in Sheffield lays the foundation for future generations to embrace fitness and wellbeing through structured exercise routines. Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943 - Creator: Cecil Beaton: During times of war, physical training becomes an essential part of preparing recruits for battle. Cecil Beaton's captivating photographs capture the intensity and discipline required to build strength both physically and mentally. Training PE teachers WSA01_01_E01: Behind every successful physical education program lies dedicated educators who shape young minds towards a healthier lifestyle. Witness aspiring PE teachers honing their skills and passion for inspiring others through movement. Pupils at Haigh House Blue Coat School celebrate victory: The joyous faces of victorious pupils from Haigh House Blue Coat School in Coventry tell a tale of hard work paying off on the sports field. These youngsters exemplify teamwork, resilience, and dedication in their pursuit of excellence. Moor End High School Under 12 netball team triumphs as West Yorkshire Schools champions: Celebrate with Moor End High School's talented under-12 netball team as they clinch victory against tough competition. Their achievement showcases not only their athletic prowess but also the importance within schools. Asia's East Asian students embrace morning exercises on Taiwan shores: In Taiwan's Nantou region, schoolchildren start their day with invigorating morning exercises by the shore.