2.1 THE EARLY HISTORY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT

What was the emphasis in physical education classes in the 1920s and 1930s?

• Playing sport
• Discipline and training
• Boosting school spirit
• Pursuing one's personal best

What pursuits were reserved for those who had leisure time during the Middle Ages?

• Boxing and gladiator sports
• Running and swimming
• Dancing, wrestling, fighting with cudgels, and playing games similar to soccer
• Sword fighting, horseback riding, jousting, and archery

Which country emulated the British model of physical education and social values?

• Russia
• United States
• Germany
• France

During the Renaissance, what became a social ideal?

• Art and architecture
• Languages and science
• Greek and Roman culture
• Athleticism

What activities were considered appropriate for women during the Victorian Era?

• Rowing and netball
• Soccer and tennis
• Calisthenics and croquet
• Cricket and rugby

What were some popular recreational activities during the Victorian Era?

• badminton, rugby, and cycling
• volleyball, hockey, and swimming
• basketball, baseball, and golf
• cricket, football, and tennis

Who established a trust fund to build physical education programs in Canadian schools?

• Ryerson University
• Lord Strathcona
• British Empire
• University of Toronto

When did the first childhood physical education classes start?

• 1541
• 1420
• 1400s
• 1457

Who started the first childhood physical education classes during the Renaissance?

• Leonardo da Vinci
• Romans
• Ancient Greeks
• Vittorino da Feltre

When did the first recorded Olympic Games take place?

• 50 B.C.E.
• 600 B.C.E.
• 776 B.C.E.
• 500 C.E.