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Colonial Period
Colonists coming from Europe to settle in the new world found Native Americans leading a very active existence.The natives participated in many physical activities such as hunting and fishing. -
Philanthropium
A school for boys founded in Dessau. Physical Activity played an important part in the daily lives of the students. -
National Period
Interest in education grew, and many schools were founded for girls and boys. Free public education become more available. -
YMCA
Young mens christian academy founded in London. First opened in the United States in 1851. Created in the U.S because gymnastics and health-promoting activities became very popular. -
Civil war through 1900
Many leaders influenced the development of P.E. and sport. P.E. became more included in school. Sports grew in popularity. -
Jim crow laws
Laws that resulted in the segregation of whites and blacks. Whites and blacks were not allowed to compete together in sports. -
New Physical Education
Emphasized a program of activities and the contribution of P.E. to the total development of an individual. Created by Thomas Denison Wood. -
First Modern Olympics
Held in Athens. 311 athletes from 11 nations competed. -
Early Twentieth century
Significant period of growth for P.E. and sport. P.E. focus became broader. -
Playground Association of America
Created by Luther Gulick. Sought to promote the development of urban and rural playgrounds. -
World War I
The war had a huge impact on the nation and on education. Women started showing an interest in sport and P.E. -
Golden Twenties
Many advances in Physical education occured. "New Physical education" began to take shape. -
Stock Market Crash
Stock Market crash created the great depression in the United states. Budgets were cut in schools. leading to many P.E. programs being cut or dropped. -
Depression years
Stock market crash affected education. Unemployment and poverty were huge in the nation. -
Mid-twentieth century
P.E. and sports programs grew. WWII helped with the development of P.E. programs -
"Musular fitness and health"
Article in in the Journal of health, physical education, and recreation. Showed results of Kraus-weber minimal muscular fitness test. 60% of American children failed. -
American College of sports medicine
Group founded by 11 physicians. Originally called Federation of sports medicine. -
Significant recent devleopments
P.E., exercise science, and sport enter one of it's most exciting eras. Many changes have occured since 1970 -
Title IX
Amendment passed that bans any sexual discrimantion in education. The amendment has helped with girls participation in sports. -
NASPE
National Association for sport and Physical Education. Defined the characteristics of a physically educated person.