Isbn: 9781330785850 - the principal types of physical training compared (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes historical and present-day approaches to physical education to establish the value of integrating bodily exercise and education. The author traces the origin of different physical training systems to illustrate how their inherent purpose and efficacy have changed throughout history. The text delves into the development of Grecian athletics, British sports, German turning, and Swedish gymnastics, emphasizing how each approach reflects cultural values and the state of scientific knowledge at the time of its inception. The author argues that while many forms of physical training have focused on athleticism, the Swedish system of educational gymnastics best achieves the goals of physical education by promoting both physical fitness and cognitive development. Through this historical and comparative analysis, this book provides valuable insights into the role of physical training in education and its potential to enhance both physical and mental well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…