Movement Through Time, Hocken Collections, University of Otago Library

School of Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Sciences 70th Anniversary Launch

The University of Otago School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Te Kura Para-Whakawai, celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a foyer display and launch at the Hocken Collections on Sunday 8 July 2018.

Photos from the launch

Dr Anne-Marie Jackson, Associate Professor Chris Button and Sinead Ford speak at the launch

The foyer display illustrated celebrated moments in the School's history by showcasing photographs and memorabilia from the School and the Hocken Collections. The display was curated by Sinead Ford in collaboration with Hocken staff.

What does movement mean to you? – Sinead Ford 4th Year Bachelor of Physical Education
"From creativity through to the analysis of biomechanics, movement can mean so much - It defines us. As Physical Education students we have had the opportunity to discover this through the PE school at Otago. “Movement through time” as a theme was chosen to help demonstrate the idea of change within the School over its 70 years and how much it has developed as a critical part of student experience as 'phedders'. From humble beginnings to international exposure the school has changed exponentially however it has always fostered an environment that embraces change. With 70 years down, it is exciting to see where the School will take us next."

Foyer display images

Headstand on vault, from Photographs of physical education at Otago University School of Physical Education (1940s-1960s), in Smithells, Philip Ashton, Professor: Papers, Hocken Archives Collection, MS-1001/222.	A student, Alison Bell, has her feet examined, from Photographs of physical education at Otago University School of Physical Education (1940s-1960s), in Smithells, Philip Ashton, Professor: Papers, Hocken Archives Collection, MS-1001/222.

Women physical educationalists in training at the School of Physical Education, 1949, from Prime Minister's Department Photographs, Hocken Photographs Collections, Box-184-013.	The gym at the School of Physical Education, 1948, from Photographs of physical education at Otago University School of Physical Education (1940s-1960s), in Smithells, Philip Ashton, Professor: Papers, Hocken Archives Collection, MS-1001/222.