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2000 BCE
Origin of Wrestling
Originated in China -
1500 BCE
Origin of Boxing
Originated in Mesopotamia -
776 BCE
Origin of Track and Field
Originated in Greece -
Jan 1, 1200
Origin of Soccer
Originated in Great Britain -
Jan 1, 1200
Origin of Bowling
Originated in Great Britain -
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
Originated in Great Britain -
Origin of Baseball
Originated in Great Britain -
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
Originated in North America -
Origin of Gymnastics
Originated in Germany -
Origin of Field Hockey
Originated in Great Britain -
First physical education curriculum in States
Started at Round Hill School, North Hampton, MA. -
Hartford Female Seminary included calisthenics in their curriculum
Located in Hartford, Connecticut -
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
Located in Boston -
California passes first state physical education law
Located in California -
Origin of Water Polo
Originated in Great Britain -
Origin of Badminton
Originated in India -
Origin of Tennis
Originated in Great Britain -
Association of Advancement of Physical Education Founded
Brooklyn, NY -
First college to confer an academic degree in physical education
Harvard, Cambridge, MA -
First Olympic Games
Took place in Olympia, Greece. -
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
Formed at the White House. Current headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana -
First Winter Olympics
Occurred in Mont Blanc in Chamonix, and Haute-Savoie, France. -
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
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
Played his first integrated game in Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York. -
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
Was originally the National Association for Intercollegiate Basketball founded in Kansas City, Missouri. Headquarters are still there. -
The First Paralympic Games
International sports competition for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Held in Rome. -
Brown Vs Board
Desegregation in schools opened up opportunities for minorities in sports. Passed in the White House. -
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
Founded in Atlanta, Georgia. Headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota. -
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
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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
Made it mandatory that all disabled students be provided athletics.Passed in the White House. -
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
Headquartered in White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. -
First National Senior Games
First National Senior Games. Took place in St. Louis, Missouri. -
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
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.
