Exploring the Evolution of Physical Education in the U.S.

What was a primary purpose of physical education in ancient Greece?

• To teach philosophy

• To promote trade

• To prepare soldiers

• To develop artistic skills

Which system of gymnastics was introduced at the Roundhill School in Northampton, Massachusetts?

• Swedish gymnastics

• Italian gymnastics

• French gymnastics

• German gymnastics

Who was the first formal instructor of physical education in the United States?

• Joseph Cogwell

• Frederick Ludwick Yan

• George Bftt

• Charles Beck

What sport did Alexander Cartwright help to develop in 1845?

• Football

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Volleyball

Which movement was Katherine Beecher's brother, Henry Ward Beecher, an advocate of?

• Muscular Christianity

• Aerobics

• German Gymnastics

• Swedish Gymnastics

What was the primary focus of physical education programs during the 1930s?

• Vocational skills

• Character development

• Military training

• Lifelong leisure activities

Which president applied pressure to regulate football and college athletics in 1905?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

What was a significant outcome of the Claus Weber tests comparing American and European youth fitness levels?

• Increased emphasis on sports

• Bolstered physical education programs

• Introduction of new sports

• Decreased physical education funding

What legislation helped to level the playing field for men's and women's competitive sports in 1972?

• Title VII

• The Civil Rights Act

• Title IX

• Public Law 94142

What is one of the biggest challenges facing physical educators today?

• Insufficient funding for schools

• Overemphasis on academics

• Obesity levels in children

• Lack of interest in sports