History of Physical Activity

The purpose of this project is to complete an educational project in order to study, learn and share the philosophical and historical aspects of physical activity and sport. You will write a paper that represents the core concept of your topic. Pick a sport/activity/or Historical Person and write a formal paper on the history of this Topic. Supporting references must be used and cited throughout the main argument of the paper Follows APA guideline, Include a minimum of 4 academic (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, textbook) references. Paper should be a minimum of 4 pages.
Some Guiding Questions
Who founded the sport, and how did it come about?
What is the level of competition? Is it a male dominated or female included sport?
How has the sport evolved throughout its history?
How has the equipment or technology changed throughout the history of the sport?
What are some interesting facts or events that have occurred since the release of this sport?
Areas of focus:
Your topic can be outside of these recommendations, but must pertain to Kinesiology.
Johann Guts Muths (Grandfather of modern physical education)
Edward Hitchcock
Luther Gulick
John Locke
Ernst Heinrich, Wilhelm Eduard, Eduard Friedrick and Wilhelm Weber
History of Physical Education
The history of the Sargent System (Dudley A. Sargent)
History of the Playground Association of America
The History of the Catherine Beecher System
History of the YMCA
History of the Olympic Games – (I)Athens, 1896 – (XVI) Melbourne, 1956
History of Olympic Games – (XVII) Rome, 1960 – XXIX Beijing, 2008
History of the Athletic Training and the role of athletic training
The history of Physical Therapy in the U. S.
The history of prosthetics and artificial limbs
Women in Sports History (Icons of American Sport) – Examples Mildred “Babe”
Didrikson Zacharias, Wilma Rudolph, Mary Lou Retton, Billie Jean (Moffit) King
Men in Sports History (Icons of American Sport) – Examples Satchel Paige, Jim Thorpe, Dr. James Naismith, Muhammad Ali
Sports equipment progression of technology (Wood to aluminum, carbon fiber, swimsuit fiber, mechanical devices) The quest for improved Performance
Modernization Theory
History of Intercollegiate Sports
The Commercialism of Sport
Foundations of Health-Related Physical Activity (Medical gymnastics)
Best programs or certifications for Personal Training (ACSM, ACE, NCSF)
Exercise and Sport Science: A multidisciplinary field
History of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Goal Perspective Theory
Aggression and Violence in Sport Where did it all start
The History of Health and Health Care in Greek Culture
The history of kung fu
The Eastern Approach to Physical Fitness (Eastern philosophies)
The beginnings of Biomechanics and science in Physical Activity
John Dewey
Charles Beck
The contributions of German Gymnastics, Dio Lewis, and the Swedish system to teacher training
How did the work of Charles Darwin influence physical education
Development of Play Theory
Sport in the Colonial period
Cycling: The story of Marshall W. “Major” Taylor
Ball games: Cricket, Baseball and Football Early history it popularity
History of track and field in the United States Where it all began

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