CLASS: JSS 3
WEEK: TWO
TOPIC: PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ANCIENT NATIONS
SUB TOPICS: HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF P.E IN GREECE (SPARTA AND
ATHENS)
Development of Physical Education in Greece
Greece is believed to be the birth place of Physical education. In an effort to
improve bodily health and strength, and to discipline the mind, the Greeks
developed a type of education called Gymnastics.
Gymnastics was highly regarded by the Greek because they believed it was for the
development of the body. Music was also highly regarded by the Greeks because
it’s the “food of the spirit”.
In ancient Greece, it was the responsibility of the state to educate every child. The
contents and objectives of the Greek’s education included activities and exercises
that were aimed at developing qualities such as strength, agility, bravery, and
courage required to every soldiers.
Sparta and Athens were the two most important city states in ancient Greece;
both had different belief in physical education.
Reference book: Physical and health education handbook for junior secondary
school book 3 by Ajiboye G. A.
Assignment.
Explain any Five contributions of the Greeks to modern physical education.
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