Ch 1: Historical Foundations Flashcards
Ancient Olympic Games
The games established in 776 BCE to honor the Greek God, Zeus, and continuing until they’re demise of the hands of the Romans and 393 CE
Athletic training
A field of study/profession dealing with the paramedical prevention, care, and rehabilitation of sport and exercise related injuries
Battle of the Systems
The philosophical debate among 19th and 20th century American physical educators over which system, German or Swedish, should be the basis of a nationwide physical education philosophy in the United States
Christian asceticism
The philosophy and practice of punishing the physical body in an attempt to become more spiritual
Funeral games
Olympic type games held in ancient Greece for the specific purpose of honoring a prominent citizen of the time of their death
German gymnastics
A system of exercise developed an 18th century Germany characterized by militaristic activities including synchronized marching and postural exercises
Golden Age
The term given to the ancient Greek culture because of the strong influence it had on the development and appreciation of physical activity as an integral part of one’s life
Medical gymnastics
A Swedish form of gymnastics that emphasized exercise for its therapeutic value
Modern Olympiad
The Olympic games held since the rebirth of the Olympics in 1896
Normal school
Name given to 19th century US schools whose primary purpose was the preparation of teachers
Round hill school
Founded in 1823 the first school in the United States to include formal gymnastics in its curriculum
Scholasticism
The philosophy and practice of increasing one’s knowledge by placing primary emphasis on the value of learning, often at the expense of physical development
Sport management
A field of study and/or profession dealing with the managerial, administrative, and operational aspects of sport and exercise related activities and programs
Sports medicine
A field of study and/or profession in which various scientific disciplines are utilized in the study of exercise, sport, and related fitness injuries and health
Swedish gymnastics
A system of exercise developed an early 19th century Sweden by Per Henrik Ling, designed to improve the physiology and health of the body through educational gymnastics, military gymnastics, and medical gymnastics
