Lesson 1 Flashcards
Instructions in the development and care of the body ranging from simple calisthenics exercises to a course of study
Physical Education
Components of physical fitness
Endurance
Coordination
Agility
Speed
Balance
Flexibility
Power
Pertaining to the body, to material things or to physics
Physical fitness
From the dawn of humankind to around 10,000 BCA, men had a constant voice in the back of their head saying “run for your life”
Primitive age
Marked the conclusion of primitive lifestyle and signified the dawn of civilization
Neolithic agricultural revolution
The philosophical teachings of Confucius encouraged participation in regular physical activity
China
Exercise programs consisted of various stances and movements, characterized by separate foot positions and imitations of different animal fighting styles
Kung Fu
Individual pursuit of fitness was discourage as the religious belief of Buddhism and hinduism
India
Exercise program similar to Chinese Kung Fu gymnastics developed, while still confirming the religious beliefs
Yoga
Along with music, was considered to be most important classroom topic.
Gymnastics
Consisted of an indoor facility for gymnastics
Palaestra