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colonial period
swimming, canoeing, and archery were popular games native American's played -
Physical Education
In the early 1700s, both Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson believed that physical education should be a part of general education in schools. -
National Period
During this time education was getting popular and schools started having more opportunities for boys and girls. -
Physical education
Charles Beck became the first physical education teacher in America. -
Gymnastics
Charles Follen the leader of German gymnastics brought gymnastics to America. -
YMCA
The first YMCA opened in the united states -
National period
The first intercollegiate competition happened. -
Olympics
the first modern Olympics were held in the Athens. -
woman Physical education
Delphine Hannah was the first women to be a full professor in physical education -
4 objects of PE
Hetherington articulated that 4 object's of PE are Fitness, Developmental skill, Development social, and mental. -
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Refrences
Deborah A. Wuest, Jennifer L.Fisette Foundations of physical education, Exercise science, and sport.
