the history of the study of human movement
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The History of the Study of Human Movement. Chapter 2. Table of Contents. Why Study the History of Human Movement? Past Influences Enduring Themes Modern European Themes Modern North American Themes. Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The History of the Study of Human Movement
Chapter 2
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Table of Contents
Why Study the History of Human Movement?
Past Influences Enduring Themes Modern European Themes Modern North American Themes
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Objectives
Having a historical frame of reference is important for understanding kinesiology
Describe the major historical landmarks in the evolution of the study of human movement
Describe cultural attitudes and practices, individuals, and events that have most influenced the study of human movement in higher education
Why Study the History of Movement?
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The History of Human Movement
Kinesiology students can: gain a historical frame of
reference understand the impact
of early events on current affairs
predict future trends
Past Influences on the Study of Human Movement in Higher Education
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Early Influences
Movements were culturally specific Physical abilities were used to engage
in useful activities: gathering of food hunting necessary physical labor for survival
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Early Influences
New activities begin to emerge:
hunting and fighting become complex now require training and preparation rhythmic movement at festivals communal dances trials of strength and combative ability
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Early Influences
Simple forms of sporting contests in pastoral and agricultural societies: running races wrestling boxing shooting contests fencing with various weapons jumping
throwing swimming rowing riding animals chariot racing various ball games
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The Greek Influence
6th to 9th century B.C.: daily activities balanced sport played large role in everyday life
By the 9th century: physical activities extended beyond battle gymnasiums and wrestling schools built
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The Greek Influence Early 6th century B.C.:
Panhellenic games established the Isthmian, the Pythian, the Nemeangames also held at the religious sanctuary of
Olympia register dates back to 776 B.C.
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The Greek Influence Athletic emphasis at games:
foot racing the pentathlon
jumping discus javelin a one-stage foot race wrestling
heavy events boxing wrestling pankration
combined wrestling and boxing chariot racing
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The Greek Influence
All games featured balance between athletics, music, poetry, and drama
Fostered political democracy citizen athletes could improve their upward
mobility Competitive activity accompanied by
rhythm and harmony of music and dance
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The Roman Age
Emphasis on the physical centered on strength and hardiness
Roman emperors promoted games and festivals purpose was to occupy and appease
Roman subjects often brutal, spectator-oriented