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gymnastics was considered physical training from the Greek and Roman era. However, physical training related to fighting in combat, particularly men.
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American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance established by William G. Anderson. Brought people together with common interest to learn more about the field. Marked birth of P.E. as profession.
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philosophy that made fitness compatible with christian standards of living. Transition of moving away from Puritan values, making P.E. part of school and college curriculum.
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Organized by Amy Morris Homans, was a pivotal development of P.E. in America because it brought important people to evaulate activities regarding P.E.
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physical education recognized as curricular field by national Education Association
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End of era in which gymnastics dominated physical education curriculum and marked beginning of modern era.
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demonstrates the growth of college sports on campus. Transition where fitness/ sport turns from need for physical training to fight in combat to social function (modern era of competition).
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National Association of Physical Education for College Women initiated.
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Michigan State and Ohio State are first collegic university to provide intramural programs for students.
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National Recreation Association formed
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Intro to P.E.youtube clip of emergence of Physical Education
