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The olympic games started. They are held every four years and spanned 5 days.
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The civilization of Ancient Greece and Rome helped the development of physical education by placing a high value on physical activities. As a way to honor the Gods, Greeks held sporting events to showcase their god given strength.
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Native American tribes would play modern day sports like lacrosse to stay in shape. They would also stay in shape by hunting.
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Founded the Philanthropinium, a school for boys. Three hours a day at this school, boys were involved in recreation activities.
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Franz Nachtegall opened a private outdoor gymnasium. It was the first devoted to Physical training.
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The turnplatz an outdoor area was established. It had equipment for jumping, vaulting, balancing and climbing.
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Per Henrik Ling assumed the directorship of the Royal gymnastics Central institute. He developed a training program for military men.
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Charles Beck started the first school gymnastics program. He also built an outdoor gymnasium.
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Catharine created a program of physical education for young women. This consisted of calisthenics performed to music.
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The YMCA opened for the first time in the US. The YMCA added physical education after the civil war.
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The first intercollegiate match occurred between Harvard and Yale. Harvard won the race.
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Physical education was made into a curriculum by the National education association. This displayed Americas acceptance.
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Hanna became the first full-time physical education professor. Her program trained teachers for physical activity.
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World war 1 influenced physical tests in the military. The tests showed that one third of the men were unfit.
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A group of 11 physicians founded the foundation of sports medicine. This was created to help athletes stay safe.
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Wuest, Deborah A., and Jennifer L. Fisette. “Major Philosophies.” Foundations of Physical
education, Exercise Science and Sport, Eighteenth Edition, Mcgraw Hill Education,
2015, pg. 33.
