PE History

schools focused on gymnastics, hygiene training and care and development of the human body

1820

http://www.excite.com/education/subject/brief-history-of-physical-education

PE History

Period: Jan 1, 1820 to Jan 1, 1997

Timeline of historical events in the Physical Education world

Physical education was not offered in the public schools until 1855, when Cincinnati, Ohio, became the first city school system to offer this type of program to children

1855

http://toastpedanzy.weebly.com/pe-history.html

In 1866 California became the first state to pass a law requiring twice-per-day exercise periods in public schools.

1866

https://sites.google.com/a/westwood.k12.ma.us/will-whittlesey-westwood-middle-school/home/history-of-physical-education

By 1950, over 400 United States colleges and universities were offering the physical education major to teachers.

1950

http://www.sparkpe.org/blog/the-evolution-of-physical-education/

In 1956, the Council created and promoted programs and initiatives that motivate people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to be active and eat healthy.

1956

https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/index.html