VEE-R C.

LEBUNA
MAED-PE

Midterm Examination in PE 501

Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Physical Education

1. Give the importance of P.E. among the Primitive People.

The importance of P.E.among primitive people. Physical activities were not
organized by them because their goal in life was to survive so they are obliged to
do such things commonly to sustain their need in daily life,like hunting wild
animals and fishing along the rivers. Also, they used it for searching food and
protecting themselves from their enemies.

2. Explain comprehensively the Physical Education & Sports of the following

countries:
a. Greece
The nature of Physical Education back to ancient Greece focused on
competition during this time it became a necessity in training greek soldiers
and athletes.Physical education and training for children would begin when
they were around seven years old, for them to be skilled in different activities
like chariot races, boxing and more competitive activities.

b. Roman Empire
Physical Education in Ancient Rome was considered as an important part of
national strength. As militaristic, people of all ages were encouraged to
improve their physical strength as military preparedness.

c. Medieval Period
To realize the importance of physical activities, medical gymnastics was
established during this period,Ancient china contributed kung fu as an earliest
exercise in the history also yoga has been contributed by indian people that
exercises the posture and regulates breathing.

d. Renaissance
Renaissance period was time of change and rebirth. The rise of middle class
occurred, and sports became popular during times of gathering, which
brought people together with the greatness of more free time.

e. Modern Europe
Modern European countries contributed growth and advancement to the
physical education. During this time Johann Bernhard Basedow established a
 school called Phelanthropinum the first school in modern europe offered a
program were physical education was in the curriculum.
Two books Gymnastics for the young and games where illustrations of
exercises and apparatus were illustrated was written by Johann Christoph
Friedrich Guts Muths. Gustaf Nybleus’ innovations contributed to the inclusion
of women in school, and specialized in military gymnastics. Primitive
gymnastics was introduced by Neil Bukh.

f. United States
Physical Education was similar to that of what the Greeks were using it for
both educate and train soldiers for the eventual battle. physically would
develop to be much more monumental. Health-related topics were taken
seriously by schools across the country, both on the playground and in the
classroom, and courses targeted toward physical development would be
given more attention. Colleges would follow suit as well, schools all over the
united states. Physical education programs, girls were mostly involved with
gymnastics while boys would join in rougher activities. However, both male
and female became educated on elements such as body composition,
flexibility, endurance, and nutrition.

Prepared by:

Dr. Myren Yabut Ginoy

Professor