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1850-1900
1900-1950
1950-Today
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100
This is the number of sub-divisions in Kinesiology.
What is 7
100
The first Olympic Games were held here, in 1896.
Where is Athens, Greece?
100
T/F: This time period marked the time when physical activity began to skyrocket in popularity.
What is true.
100
T/F: A 1953 report showed that over half of Americans passed a strength and flexibility test, which made public physical activity thrive.
What is False. This report showed that over half of Americans failed this test, which prompted the public to get in shape.
100
Before this time period, Kinesiology-related professions and educational programs were not very popular. Place this time period on the timeline.
Beginning of 20th Century (around 1900)
200
This style of jumping revolutionized the sport of high jump and marked a time in history that changed sport forever.
What is the Fosbury Flop?
200
T/F: The reason for such a popularity increase in physical activity was the belief that Americans were getting more unhealthy each day.
What is False. The popularity rise was much due to a belief that a healthy body would lead to a healthy mind.
200
T/F: Elementary schools began offering school-sponsored competitive sports to their kids during this time period.
What is true.
200
These were the two main wars fought during this time period which prompted the public to better their fitness.
What are the Korean and Vietman Wars?
200
This time period saw the rise in popularity of big-time professional and intercollegiate sports. Place this time period on the timeline.
The 1920's.
300
This historical event marked some of the first opportunities for women to participate in competitive sport.
What is WWII?
300
True/False: The late 1800's marked the era where diet and exercise became increasingly popular in society.
What is True
300
This was the preferred activity in physical education classes before sport was popular.
What is Gymnastics?
300
This was the act, passed in 1972, which required schools to provide equal opportunities for men and women to compete in competitive sport.
What is Title IX?
300
The rise of gyms, fitness centers, and health clubs occurred around this time period. Place this time period on the timeline.
the mid 1950s.
400
How will not learning the history of PA benefit your future in Kinesiology.
It wont. Without a knowledge of history, you cannot help to change the future.
400
These institutions stressed physical activity programs as a way to recruit and gain funding.
What are universities?
400
Before and during WWII, how did women and minorities participate in competitive activity?
Intramural sports and pick-up games became widely popular.
400
From 2000-Present, what has been the trend in American lifestyle regarding physical activity?
Americans have become less active. In some states, 1 out of every 3 people is obese, and diabetes and other health related diseases are an increasing threat to the population.
400
This time period saw the beginning of the development of Kinesiology. Place this time period on the timeline.
The 1960's.
500
Why is it important to study the history of sport?
Learning the history of sport will not only give you knowledge about historical facts, but will also show you why these facts are important and how it affects popular activity today.
500
What impact did immigrants have on American sports?
They increased their popularity by participating in them often.
500
How did WWII impact the sporting world?
As male athletes served in the war, this marked a time where women shared the spotlight with men on the professional level, participating in more activities.
500
This was a lead role model in the public's increasing interest in physical activity, due to his openly active lifestyle. (Hint: he was a President)
Who was John F. Kennedy?