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The Truth About Our Physical Education History
By Steve Bishop, Sat Dec 10th
Remember high school gym class? You played volleyball, ran amile on the track, and ducked before being hit in the faceduring a vigorous game of dodge ball? Physical education hasbeen part of the educational scene for nearly 200 years. It isvital that students participate in physical education to keeptheir mind and body in peak learning condition. Currently, thechildhood obesity rate is dangerously climbing to epidemiclevels. Therefore, the focus on physical education is moreimportant then ever before. The question is how should physical education be conducted?First, take a look at physical education history. Physicaleducation has evolved over the years. Physical education isdefined as "instruction in the development and care of the bodyranging from simple calisthenics exercises to a course of studyproviding training in hygiene, gymnastics, and the performanceand management of athletic games (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)."This definition is broad because you can learn several topicsranging from the rules of basketball to sex education. Itdepends on the school policies of your state educational system. Physical education was officially recognized in the UnitedStates in the early 1800's. Colleges and Universities began tooffer physical education programs throughout the 1800's.Finally, in 1866 California was the first to mandate physicaleducation. Many states followed this mandate within the next 30years. The importance of training the body as well as the mindbecame prevalent in the educational system.
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Recruiting
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d6/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1733252059_08-15-08---Recruiting-Thumb.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>The Big Ten football coaches want you! (08/15/08, Big Ten Football)
Hamm Brothers Talk Competition
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d6/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1670012760_07-15-08-Hamms-Oly-Th.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>Paul and Morgan Hamm talk about their goals of winning a medal at the Beijing Olympics and the memories formed in the competition. (Big Ten Gymnastics, 07/2008)
Big Ten Gymnastics Championships - Men's Individual Results
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1490306747_26ee160814f429a14734ca413f00bc58c111e3f7.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>The Big Ten crowned it's individual champions in men's gymnastics on Friday night. (Big Ten Gymnastics)
Big Ten Gymanstics Championships - Men's Team Results
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1490148577_286a690e730b40cb4126e700628f04f3b5dddb4f.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>Penn State takes advantage of the home crowd and walks away with the 2008 Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championship.
Georgia at Michigan - Gymnastics Highlights
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1450935258_0455c7634cdeec110807ce9d159ab2ae9d3b3aa5.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>No. 4 Michigan knocked off the three-time defending national champion and current No. 1 Georgia on Friday with a season-high 197.600-196.950 victory in front of the seventh-biggest crowd at Crisler Arena. (Michigan Gymnastics)
Minnesota at Michigan - Women's Gymnastics Highlights
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1423475404_cf60abc851f9fabe9f4d9c73e990230366eda6eb.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>The No. 5 Michigan women's gymnastics team put up a season-best score of 196.875 to knock off Minnesota (192.675) at the Coaches Care Challenge Pink Meet. (Michigan Gymnastics, Minnesota Gymnastics)
Michigan State at Illinois - Women's Gymnastics Highlights
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1423475422_f2d78fe488a904d4a26378193582d8eb45867d83.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>The Fighting Illini women's gymnastics team fell to No. 22 Michigan State by a score of 194.750-194.425 Saturday night in front of 1,059 fans at Huff Hall. (Illinois Gymnastics, Michigan State Gymnastics)
Ohio State at Iowa - Women's Gymnastics Highlights
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1414306130_416f64071d0198536e84bddac86208428b7e6e61.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>Ann Kreiter of the Big Ten Women's Show brings you highlights of the gymnastics action between Ohio State and Iowa. (Ohio State Gymnastics, Iowa Gymnastics)
Illinois at Iowa - Women's Gymnastics Highlights
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1395221459_0fdf1d897826f0127f6bac8c8c251df4b05d2090.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>The No. 22 Fighting Illini Women's Gymnastics team defeated No. 25 Iowa on the road Friday night by a score of 193.650-192.975. (Illinois Gymnastics, Iowa Gymnastics)
Michigan State at Michigan - Women's Gymnastics Highlights
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1395221457_576abfca0c03d38ad69bf0870cf4ad26af930437.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>The sixth-ranked Wolverines put up their highest score since last season against the Spartans in a 196.750-194.550 victory over No. 24 Michigan State. (Michigan State Gymnastics, Michigan Gymnastics)
Michigan at Penn State - Women's Gymnastics Highlights
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1386385995_db12c4742c6a204b1e9dec0344f0bc827be1525a.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>Big Ten competition got underway with a battle between Michigan and Penn State. No. 6 Michigan held on for a 195.275-195.100 victory over No. 14 Penn State. (Michigan Gymnastics, Penn State Gymnastics)
Windy City Invitational Highlights
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1377954615_75c6dd0e66d8f329921c6c668718c5dce8d12f24.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>Highlights from the Windy City Invitational, where Illinois took second.
Coach Golder talks Windy City Invitational
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1377954504_f5db2f9dcb0b78293db1171b3b610f6408b67612.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>Michigan gymnastics coach Kurt Golder talks abotu Michigan's season so far and their performance at the Windy City Invitational.
Coach Hayasaki on Windy City Invitational
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1377937249_ab732c872671ed352b7571e0f965aa897b4e5272.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>Illinois coach Yoshi Hayasaki talks about his team's performance at the Windy City Invitational and looks ahead to conference action.
Lindsey Bruck on Michigan Gymnastics
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1377922815_663fb6a5cc36642d0cadbb3ea302d985c9e4076c.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>Lindsey Bruck talks Wolverine gymnastics with Ann Kreiter.
Caray Fagan Talks OSU Gymnastics
<img src="http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/1079018831/1079018831_1377922812_242c44f22a898681de70c4b135f27f5da4a422c0.jpg?pubId=1079018831"/>Ohio State's women's gymnastics coach Caray Fagan talks with the Big Ten Women's Show about her team's season so far, including a big win over Maryland.
20th century brought varying levels of physical education toeach state. Presidents such as Eisenhower and Kennedy promotedphysical education and fitness. Children took the PresidentialFitness test each year to assess their physical fitness level.This arose from the need for U.S. students to be as physical fitas their European counterparts. Controversial issues have played an integral role in physicaleducation history. For example, in 1972 Title IX banned sexualdiscrimination in schools regarding sports and academics. Thisallowed female athletes to actively participate in team sportsother than cheerleading with the financial and emotional supportof the school system. Another controversial issue is sexual education. It has been thesubject of intense debate for many decades. Each state hasspecific guidelines about what will be taught and whetherstudents can opt out of the sexual education program. Somestates allow students to watch a video of a child being bornwhile other states only discuss abstinence. The official employment of physical education programs has a 200year history which has become home to controversial issues,social reform, and overall child well being. Physical educationwill continue to evolve as the needs of the student populationchanges, societal attitudes fluctuate, and the flow ofeducational funds towards physical education is maintained. About the author:Discover more about our Physical Education History and relatedEducation articles at www.officialeducation.com.
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