PED 191 Study Guide
Test 1

The following is intended to be a STUDY GUIDE ONLY!  Do not rely solely on the study guide, you must also read Chapters  2 & 3.

Example Questions: See if you can find the answers to these questions within your book and notes.

1. Name three reasons why being physically fit was important 5,000 years ago?

2. True or False  China has always identified a strong need/importance of competing in physical activities?

3. True or False   India's idea towards physical education was governed by religion and therefore focused on inner peace rather than physical fitness? 

4. Name the gymnastic system that was designed for women.

5. How did the Athen City-State differ from the Spartan City-State?

6. True or False  Athens saw the importance of the Mind-Body-Spirit connection?

7. During the "Dark Ages" which governing group viewed the physical body as evil?

8. What does the term "Renaissance" mean?

9. During the Dark Ages most people were concerned with surviving rather than pursuing recreational activities?

10. Know the approximate time frame for each of the Gymnastic Systems

11. Know the differences in each of the systems.  Example - This system used a lot of scientific measurements and used them to prescribe fitness regimens.

12. Who is the Father of Physical Therapy and which system was he a proponent of?

13. When and why did the American System of Gymnastics begin?

14. Geographically speaking, where were most immigrants entering the U.S.

15. The idea of life-span fitness is to offer elite athletes a place exercise and play once they get older.

16. In 1875 Intercollegiate Association was formed. (Who)

17. The 1929 Carnegie Report was generally favorable toward the advances  and growth of collegiate sport.

18. In 1943 Jay Nash reviewed the field of Physical Education and basically said it was okay and we should keep up the great work.

19. In 1891 National Education Association officially recognizes Physical Education as a curricular field.

20. Heatherington and Wood began promoting "Education through the physical"  What does this mean?

21.  In 1954, Brown v. Board of Education eliminated the separate-but-equal doctrine that allowed schools to be segregated on the basis of race.

22.  The Kraus-Weber tests brought the fitness status of American children to the attention of political leaders.

23.  The Kraus-Weber tests measured muscular strength and endurance.

24. Because he was a sport fan and enjoyed playing touch football, John F. Kennedy began the President's Council on Youth Fitness.

25. ACSM stands for American College of Sports Medicine.  It has two tracks and each track has three certifications.  They are:

26.  Title IX (1972)

27.  Public Law 94-142 (1975)