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    Physical education in America was influenced by three main countries in the 1800s - Germany, Sweden, and England. Germany emphasized military-style training, Sweden developed gymnastics systems, and England brought over sports and games. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, programs and organizations for physical education developed in the US and incorporated elements from different countries. Over time, physical education evolved from a focus on gymnastics to incorporating more sports, fitness, health, and lifestyle activities in response to changing needs and priorities in America.

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    Physical education in America was influenced by three main countries in the 1800s - Germany, Sweden, and England. Germany emphasized military-style training, Sweden developed gymnastics systems, and England brought over sports and games. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, programs and organizations for physical education developed in the US and incorporated elements from different countries. Over time, physical education evolved from a focus on gymnastics to incorporating more sports, fitness, health, and lifestyle activities in response to changing needs and priorities in America.

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    History of PE

    and Sports in
    America
    Matthew P. Endaya
    BPED - 1
    During the 1800s
    Physical Education was influenced by 3 nation

    German
    Sweden England
    y
    Germany
     The Jahn system made by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn
     Military (Like Jumping, Running, Throwing, Climbing).
     Jahn’s students Charles Beck, Charles Follen, and Francis Leiber brought the Jahn
    system to America.
    Sweden
     The Ling system (Gymnastics) by Per Henrik Ling.
     Swinging, Climbing, Vaulting, Swinging ladders, Ring, Bars.
     Hartwig Nissen brought Ling system to America and later developed/produced
    many gymnastic equipment.
    England
     Brought over sports and games.
     Had a system that stressed moral development.
    1825
    Charles Beck (August 19 1789 – March 19 1866) was the first hired Physical
    Education teacher in America.
    Was a German-born American classical scholar, Harvard professor and a friend of
    Charles Follen.
    1861
    Edward Hitchcock Jr. (May 23 1828 – February 16 1911) was an American Physical
    Educator.
    He is the first one who created an American P.E. program that emphasis on a scientific
    base and consistent measurement of progress that still used in this century.
    1885
    William G. Anderson invited 60 people who were interested in Physical Education
    and it’s future. They formed an organization “The Association for the Advancement of
    Physical Education” and Dr. Edward Hitchcock was elected the first president of the
    organization.
    End of an era..

    The association for the Advancement of Physical Education conference basically


    change the game. Changed from Gymnastics based P.E to the beginning of the modern
    era of P.E.
    End of the 19th Century
    Many physical activities and sport emerged during the 18 th Century in America.
     First competitive football game played
     First public swimming pool opened.
     Basketball was invented.
     Tennis was introduced.
     Swedish Gymnastic was introduced.
     Softball was invented.
     First public golf course built.
     Volleyball was invented.
    Early 1900’s
    America P.E. started to take shape
     Dance
     YMCA/YWCA
     Playground
     Sports
     Outdoor Education
     Health
     Intramurals
    Mid 1900’s

    In 1954 60% of American children failed the test of minimum muscular fitness
    compared to 9% of European children. Leading to an uproar, Presidents got involved.

    School’s physical education programs were pressured and forced to focused more on
    fitness afterward.
    Late 1900’s
    Physical education began to change again. Moving away from fitness and more
    towards lifestyle physical activity.
     Gaining skills in activities
     Enjoying the activities outside of class.
    Today’s Physical Education
    Today’s P.E. still has a lot of components from its early days in America. Like trying
    to get fit and build muscles but that’s just a small part of P.E. in todays curriculum.
    Nowadays it’s more about progressing, learning new things/activities, understanding
    how to stay healthy. Technology in today’s world is getting so advance and helpful,
    lots of P.E. programs are using it to help kids have a healthy lifestyle.
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