History of Sport and Activity Flashcards
1
Q
what did the Ancient Greeks contribute to physical activity
A
-physical and mental well being
-war prep
-tribute to zeus
2
Q
what did the Greeks create
A
the olympic games 776 bc
3
Q
what quote did the romans create
A
a sound mind in a healthy body
4
Q
how did the romans use physical activity
A
-gladiators
-entertainment
5
Q
what is coined term is coined with the renaissance
A
“the renaissance man”
-knowledgeable and interest in athleticism
6
Q
what happened in the industrial revolution/victorian era
A
-increasing middle class
-leisure time
-amateurism- teach morals/ideals
7
Q
when was the olympic game revival & by who
A
- Pierre de Coubertin 1896 AD
-men only
8
Q
what was the reason for emphasis on sport and PE in Canada inn 1900s
A
military- work/discipline
9
Q
who is the grandfather of public education system
A
Dr Egerton Ryerson
