Greece & Rome
Which city-state in ancient Greece emphasized “a sound mind in a sound body”?
Athens
Which German educator promoted gymnastics, games, running, and wrestling in schools? Which city-state in ancient Greece emphasized “a sound mind in a sound body”?
Johann Christoph Friedrich Guts Muths
Name one activity the Negritos or Aetas did for physical fitness.
Hunting, running, leaping, jumping, or dancing
What is the study of how people learn new skills through practice and experience?
Motor learning
How did Green and Kreuter (2005) define health education?
Any combination of learning opportunities designed to foster voluntary activities conducive to health
What event, starting in 776 B.C., honored Zeus and showcased athletic skills?
The Olympic Games
Who is known as the “Father of Danish Physical Education”?
Franz Nachtegall
During the Spanish regime, what were popular folk dances in the Philippines?
Fandango, Curacha, Jota, Polka, Mazurka, Rigodon, and Lanceros
Name the first stage in Fitts and Posner’s stages of learning.
Cognitive stage
When did health education become a distinct discipline?
1940s
In ancient Rome, physical activity primarily focused on what?
Military training and strength for war
Who developed military and medical gymnastics in Sweden?
Henrik Ling
Which school first included gymnastics in its curriculum in 1893?
Superior Normal School for Men Teachers
In which stage does a pupil perform a skill almost automatically with minimal errors?
Autonomous stage
Health education today often overlaps with which broader global concept?
Health promotion
Name one type of Roman professional sport popular among spectators.
Gladiatorial battles or chariot races
In 1800s Great Britain, which sports were popular among the working class? Name one type of Roman professional sport popular among spectators.
Football (soccer) and boxing
When did PE become a required subject in all public schools during the American period?
1915
Name the three areas of motor behavior.
Motor learning, motor control, and motor development
Name one characteristic that makes health education a mature discipline.
Distinct body of knowledge, credentialing, code of ethics, or recognized accreditation
Why did the Roman Empire see a decline in public health?
Excessive eating and drinking combined with lack of physical activity
What was the main goal of early modern European PE programs?
To build strong, disciplined individuals and promote physical training
During the Japanese regime, why was physical education limited?
Sporting events were suppressed due to war
During the associative stage, what is the main focus of the learner?
Refining and mastering the timing and form of the skill
Which sciences are typically associated with health education?
Behavioral and social sciences