Basic Instruction Programs: A Brief History

Current Status of Basic Instruction Programs in Physical Education at American Colleges and Universities

“…The use of adjunct faculty to provide instruction in BIPs continues a staffing trend that was first identified by Lumpkin and Jenkins (1993).…”

“…As the purposes and desired outcomes of BIPs have changed over the years, so too have their curricula. Lumpkin and Jenkins (1993) provided a concise history of the changes in BIP curricula throughout the past century, pointing out that the primary purpose of such programs has come full circle. Before 1900, the emphasis was largely on programs that contributed to students' health.…”