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Colonial Period (1607-1783)
Colonist brought sports with them from their native lands. Some of these sports we the earliest versions of the sports we know today.
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National Period (1784-1861)
Charles Beck taught German gymnastics to students. Beck was the first credited PE teacher in the United States. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Beck Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. -
National Period (1784-1861)
Baseball was invented in Cooperstown, New York. The man credited with the invention was Abner Doubleday. https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Origins_of_baseball
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National Period (1784-1861)
First intercollegiate competition: a crew race between Yale and Harvard. The boat race occured in the Thames river in New London Connetticut http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/m-crewhvy/2011-12/releases/201208030hj2yi Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. -
Civil War until 1900
Founding of forerunner of Amateur Athletics Association. AAU has become a common acronym that athletes are familiar with. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/AAU_Logo.jpg/180px-AAU_Logo.jpg Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. -
Early Twentieth Century (1900's-1940's)
While gymnastics were still being taught in PE, there was a debate on what style to teach. The debate led to a turnover in the curriculum that went back to military drill style teachings. https://www.etsy.com/search/vintage?q=gymnastics+art+print Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. -
Early Twentieth Century (1900's-1940's)
The Playground Movement was started as an aid to crowded cities and long tiresome industrial work days. Children were exposed to a fun activity outdoors that promoted being active. Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. https://pgpedia.com/p/playground-movement -
Early Twentieth Century (1900's-1940's)
Clark Hetherington- established 4 objectives of PE; organic fitness, psycho-motor development, character development, and intellectual development. Clark was a developer in the active American "lifestyle". https://pgpedia.com/sites/pgpedia.com/files/styles/medium/public/pgpeida-images/Clark-Hetherington_0.jpg?itok=ohhJ-csc Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. -
Recent Developments (1971-2017)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association was created in order to make college sports safer. The NCAA is widely know acronym among many college athletes today -
World War I (1916-1919)
Government legislation led to the growth of PE programs in some states. States fought for physical activity time to be implemented into the daily schedule of students as would a math or history class would. https://portal.shapeamerica.org/advocacy/ Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. -
Word War I (1916-1919)
The committee of Women's Athletics began a year after this time period began. This committee was created by the American Physical Education Association. https://www.lib.uwo.ca/archives/virtualexhibits/metrasmuseum/exhibits/show/women-s-athletics/women-s-athletics---competitio/supporting-women---s-athletics/ -
Golden Twenties (1920-1929)
The idea of "new" physical education was brought about. The PE system moved away from gymnastics into the sports and games aspect of physical activity. http://digital.vpr.net/post/lets-get-physical-new-standards-pe#stream/0 Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. -
Depression Years (1930-1939)
Due to the economic hardship the American government was facing during the depression many PE programs we cut. PE was not valued as an essential program which lead to schools not having funding to continue it on. Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. http://neatoday.org/2017/03/28/cuts-to-physical-education/ -
Mid-Twentieth Century (1940-1979)
Under Eisenhower's presidency the President's Council for the "Physical Fitness Movement" was stated. This was due to American children scoring low on the standardized muscular fitness testing in schools. Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. http://gochickenfat.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-president-and-physical-fitness.html -
Mid-Twentieth Century (1940-1979)
The Special Olympics were introduced in 1968. This organization was started to give individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to compete at a national level. http://sonc.net/sports-competitions/world-games/ Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. -
Recent Developments (1971-2017)
Title IX was developed to ban sexual discrimination in athletics and academics in schools. This gave an equal opportunity to everyone although it started out geared towards females. http://info.umkc.edu/usucceed/2015/02/24/mandatory-title-ix-training/ Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. -
Recent Developments (1971-2017)
The American Academy pf Physical Education changes their name to the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Under this new name the becomes a wider study of movement in the body. Wuest, D. A., & Fisette, J. L. (2015). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport(Eighteenth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. https://www.allacronyms.com/_medical/AAKPE/American_Academy_of_Kinesiology_and_Physical_Education -
Recent Developments (1971-2017)
The No Child Left Behind act gives federal power to some education programs that the sates have. This law ensures that children are tested throughout schooling to ensure they are learning. http://wahlstrom.eastorange.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=250770 -
Recent Developments (1971-2017)
MyFitnessPal is an app the calculates how many calories you have consumed from food and burned from exercise. This new technology is beneficial to everyone as it is simple and easy to track. https://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/1026720-how-does-myfitnesspal-work- https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ -
Recent Events (1971-2017)
There has been a recent petition to get a ban on the infamous PACER Test in PE on the grounds of child cruelty. The pacer test tests your cardiovascular endurance. https://www.amazon.com/Fitnessgram-20-Meter-Pacer-Test-CD/dp/0736060855
