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Father of gymnastics
Friedrich Ludwig Jahn was a German educator who developed gymnastics exercises and apparatus
A French educator and historian, Coubertin is credited with reviving the modern Olympic Games
Pierre de Coubertin
An educator and advocate for physical education in African American schools, Washington worked to improve the quality of physical education for Black students
Margaret Murray Washington
American educator and reformer, Beecher advocated for physical education for women and helped establish the concept of women's physical education in schools
Catherine Beecher
A pioneering figure in American sports
Amos Alonzo Stagg was a football coach
What is the origin of the term 'Physical Education'?
PHYSICA - physics, EDUCATIO - education
What does the Greek ideal of 'arete' encompass?
Qualities of excellence, virtue, and prowess in various aspects of life
What is the meaning of the ancient Greek word for sport?
Athlētikē - athlete
What was the primary dedication of the ancient Olympic Games?
The Greek god Zeus
What did Republic Act No. 5708 in the Philippines aim to provide for children and youth?
Opportunities for athletic development
Test your knowledge of the origins and history of physical education with this quiz. Explore the roots of physical education in ancient Greece, the concept of "arete," and the significance of gymnasiums in shaping young men.
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