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  • Origin of Wrestling
    2000 BCE

    Origin of Wrestling

    Originated in China
  • Origin of Boxing
    1500 BCE

    Origin of Boxing

    Originated in Mesopotamia
  • Origin of Track and Field
    776 BCE

    Origin of Track and Field

    Originated in Greece
  • Origin of Soccer
    Jan 1, 1200

    Origin of Soccer

    Originated in Great Britain
  • Origin of Bowling
    Jan 1, 1200

    Origin of Bowling

    Originated in Great Britain
  • Origin of Golf
    Jan 1, 1400

    Origin of Golf

    Originated in Scotland
  • Period: Jan 1, 1450 to

    Renaissance

    The belief in the Greek's idea of unity (balance between "man of action" and "man of wisdom") was widespread
  • Origin of Cricket

    Origin of Cricket

    Originated in Great Britain
  • Origin of Baseball

    Origin of Baseball

    Originated in Great Britain
  • The Enlightenment

    The Enlightenment

    Two philosophers influenced physical education: Philosopher John Locke wrote about the importance of educational discipline and a "sound mind and sound body" and Jean-Jacques Rousseau stressed naturalism for the education of young boys.
  • Origin of Lacrosse

    Origin of Lacrosse

    Originated in North America
  • Origin of Gymnastics

    Origin of Gymnastics

    Originated in Germany
  • Origin of Field Hockey

    Origin of Field Hockey

    Originated in Great Britain
  • First physical education curriculum in States

    First physical education curriculum in States

    Started at Round Hill School, North Hampton, MA.
  • Hartford Female Seminary included calisthenics in their curriculum

    Hartford Female Seminary included calisthenics in their curriculum

    Located in Hartford, Connecticut
  • Mount Holyoke added calisthenics as part of the school's program

    Mount Holyoke added calisthenics as part of the school's program

    Located in South Hadley MA.
  • Boston became first city to require daily exercises for school children

    Boston became first city to require daily exercises for school children

    Located in Boston
  • California passes first state physical education law

    California passes first state physical education law

    Located in California
  • Origin of Water Polo

    Origin of Water Polo

    Originated in Great Britain
  • Origin of Badminton

    Origin of Badminton

    Originated in India
  • Origin of Tennis

    Origin of Tennis

    Originated in Great Britain
  • Association of Advancement of Physical Education Founded

    Association of Advancement of Physical Education Founded

    Brooklyn, NY
  • First college to confer an academic degree in physical education

    First college to confer an academic degree in physical education

    Harvard, Cambridge, MA
  • First Olympic Games

    First Olympic Games

    Took place in Olympia, Greece.
  • Women compete in the Olympics for the First time

    Women compete in the Olympics for the First time

    The Olympics was held in Paris, France. Hélène de Pourtalès was the first woman Olympic champion.
  • Foundation of National Collegiate Athletic Association

    Foundation of National Collegiate Athletic Association

    Formed at the White House. Current headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana
  • First Winter Olympics

    First Winter Olympics

    Occurred in Mont Blanc in Chamonix, and Haute-Savoie, France.
  • Foundation of the National Junior College Athletic Association

    Foundation of the National Junior College Athletic Association

    Founded in Fresno, California. Current headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • First African Americans to play in NFL

    First African Americans to play in NFL

    Kenny Washington and Woody Strode were the first African Americans to play in the NFL. They played in California for the Hollywood Bears.
  • Jackie Robinson becomes first African American in Baseball

    Jackie Robinson becomes first African American in Baseball

    Played his first integrated game in Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York.
  • First African Americans in NBA

    First African Americans in NBA

    Chuck Cooper was the first to be drafted by NBA. Nat Clifton was the first to sign a contract with an NBA team. Earl Lloyd was the first to play in an NBA game.
  • Foundation of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes

    Foundation of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes

    Was originally the National Association for Intercollegiate Basketball founded in Kansas City, Missouri. Headquarters are still there.
  • The First Paralympic Games

    The First Paralympic Games

    International sports competition for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Held in Rome.
  • Brown Vs Board

    Brown Vs Board

    Desegregation in schools opened up opportunities for minorities in sports. Passed in the White House.
  • Movement Education Developed

    Movement Education Developed

    An elementary school P.E. curricula that was centered on the individual and their movement experience.
  • Foundation of National High School Athletic Coach Association

    Foundation of National High School Athletic Coach Association

    Founded in Atlanta, Georgia. Headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota.
  • Special Olympics offered competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities

    Special Olympics offered competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities

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    Colleges respond to decrease in P.E. Majors

    Colleges offer specialized majors in P.E. Including athletic training, corporate and commercial fitness, exercise physiology, and sport psychology.
  • Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women

    Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women

  • Title IX

    Title IX

    A law that prohibits sexual discrimination in any federally funded education program or activity. Part of the 1972 Education Amendments. Passed in the White House.
  • Education for all Handicapped Children Act

    Education for all Handicapped Children Act

    Made it mandatory that all disabled students be provided athletics.Passed in the White House.
  • Amateur Sports Act

    Amateur Sports Act

    Act stating that the competitive needs of athletes with special needs must be accommodated.Passed in the White House.
  • National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Association

    National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Association

    Headquartered in White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • First National Senior Games

    First National Senior Games

    First National Senior Games. Took place in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    Americans with Disabilities Act

    An Act that made all fitness facilities include people with special needs. Passed in the White House.
  • Title IX Compliance Test

    Title IX Compliance Test

    1) Participation opportunities are proportional to student enrollment of both sexes
    2) When one sex has been underrepresented, there was a history of programs to encourage their participation
    3) If there were no encouragement programs then it must be made clear that interests and abilities of both sexes have been fully accommodated
    Passed in the White House.