New Exercise Method Introduced to Girls' School by an American Woman in the Meiji Era

杨女士引入的这种新的锻炼方法变得流行起来，一些拍摄于1902年的珍贵照片展示了当时的体育课场景，至今仍留在果水学馆。然而，它的历史意义还没有得到证实。这项研究旨在根据当时的学校杂志、当时就读该校的毕业生的证言和教职员工会议记录等，揭示明治时代体育教育的细节。有关新锻炼方法的旧照片被证实持有：两张女孩穿着新型运动服的旧照片；一张女孩在学校操场上行进的照片；两张女孩表演新锻炼方法的旧照片。

The new exercise method introduced by Ms. Young became popular, and several valuable photographs taken in 1902 showing scenes of physical education at that time still remain at Kwassui Gakuin. However, its historical significance has not been verified. This research aimed to reveal the details of physical education in the Meiji Era, based on school magazines of that time, testimonies of graduates who had attended the School at that time, and records of staff meetings, etc.The following old photographs concerning the new exercise method were confirmed to be in possession: two that showed girls wearing a new-style gym suit; one that showed girls marching in the school grounds; and two that showed girls performing the new exercise method.