| A CAHPERD Timeline:
1960s
Prosperity in the 60’s
History
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The Canadian Symposium of Recreation takes place
in Montreal. This event, called Man and His Leisure, was an
enormous and successful undertaking. It brought together, for
the first time in Canada, all organizations concerned with Health,
Physical Education and Recreation. |
Highlights (click to enlarge)
CAHPER Journal
1967-68
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The Journal is pleased to celebrate our country's 100th Birthday. The cover of the journal has taken a special Centennial format commemorating both Canada's and R. Tait McKenzie's Centennial.
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Images
1961 Board Meeting - Chair Gordon Wright |
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Ad found in CAHPER JOURNAL 1965
Vol.32 No.2
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Hall of Fame
Vintage Reels
Broadcast Aug. 16, 1961
5 Basic eXercises
http://archives.cbc.ca/images/sp10.gif
Broadcast July 16, 1968
Committing armchair suicide
Increased postwar affluence means the nation eats more and walks
less. These days, Canadians with bulging bellies are more likely
to opt for a ride in the Chevy instead. Passive recreation like
TV-watching is also a problem. A fitness expert in this 1968 television
report says people are committing "armchair suicide."
A man 33-pounds overweight is three times as likely to die suddenly
of a heart attack. As a result, men begin lifting weights at the
gym and housewives bounce along to TV exercise programs.
http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-41-615-3305/sports/fitness/clip3
40 years talking about similar issues in regards to weight
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