History Of Physical Education Research Articles

La historia de la educación física escolar en España. Una revisión bibliográfica transversal para incitar a una historia social y crítica de la educación física

This article presents a review of 226 studies that shed light on the history of physical education in Spanish schools from 1881 to the present day. Following documentary analysis of these studies, we call for proposals concerning new theoretical and methodological approaches to add to a social and critical history of physical education. The methodology applied introduces a literature review of localised studies (doctoral theses, book with IBSN, articles in academic journals and conference papers) in Spanish sources of academic documentation (Dialnet, Google Académico, Recoleta, Teseo, etc.), followed by an analysis of their content, with the corresponding document indexing. The work is divided into two parts: in the first we approach the fields of study related to physical education in schools, and in the second we undertake a critical evaluation of the studies presented, from 1881 to 2015, in order of the main nature of their content.The results reveal the state of the history of physical education in Spanish schools. The meagre interest raised by studies into physical education in Spain inveighs against this area of research, which, nevertheless, still harbours an aspiration to re-contextualise knowledge in its own field. To this end we propose new lines of research, point out the advantages and disadvantages of steering history towards a different social and critical paradigm, and discuss the issues that this raises.

A Brief Comparison of Physical Education and Sport within the Czechoslovak and Polish YMCA in the Interwar Years

This paper looks at the history of physical education and sports in the Czechoslovak and Polish YMCA. As far as physical education and sports are concerned, the two national associations not only developed in a similar way but cooperated in some areas of their activity as well. The two associations were established and began to work together in the 1920s, exchanging printed matter or arranging friendly matches. In the course of time, both of these national associations began to build their own premises equipped with modern sports facilities and their members participated in matches on a regular basis. The origin of the YMCA and the source of money flowing into Czechoslovakia and Poland led to restrictions being placed on both of these national associations as the outbreak of the Second World War drew near. They were later dissolved and were not fully reestablished until the 1990s.

Seminar for Studies in the History of Physical Education and Sport: My Research on the History of East Germany Sports

Seminar for Studies in the History of Physical Education and Sport: My Research on the History of East Germany Sports

History of Physical Education in Japan from a Regional Perspective

History of Physical Education in Japan from a Regional Perspective

SPORT IN VOLYN IN THE YEARS 1921–1939. OUTLINE HISTORY

Introduction. The aim of this paper is to outline the history of sport in Volyn (the area of the Volhynian province in the period of the Second Polish Republic) in the years 1921–1939. The Volhynian province was established on 19 February 1921. As of April 1, 1939 its area covered 35,754 km2 and had a population of 2,085,600 people (as of 9 December 1931). The population of Polish nationality was 16,6 %, of Ukrainian nationality – 68,4 % , of Jewish nationality – 9,9 %, of German nationality – 2,3 %, of Czech nationality – 1,5 %, of Russian nationality – 1,1 %, the remaining nationalities – 0,2%. Townspeople of the province represented only 13,3 % of the population. The province consisted of the following counties: Dubno, Horochów, Kostopil, Kovel, Kremenets, Liuboml, Lutsk, Rivne, Sarny, Volodymyr and Zdolbuniv. The county of Sarny (formerly included in Polesia province) became a part of the Volhynian province in December 1930. Methods and Research Problems. As part of preparation of this study the following research methods have been used: analysis of historical sources, the method of synthesis and comparison. The following research areas have been put forward: What did the development of sport in Volyn in the years 1921–1939 look like? What conditions influenced the development of sport in the Volhynian province in the years 1921–1939? What clubs and associations were engaged in sports activity in Volyn in the years 1921–1939? As far as the research is concerned preliminary research into archive sources was conducted. The literature used has been the one taking into account the issues of contributions to the history of physical education and sport in Volhynian province in the years 1921–1939. Findings and Conclusions. The years 1921–1939 saw the development of sport in Volyn. The development of sports infrastructure as well as trainings of personnel for the purpose of physical education and sport could be observed. The sports structures established in Volyn – in the form of district sports associations and the operation of Provincial, County and Municipal Committees of Physical Education and Military Training (after 1927) were conducive to the development of this field of sports activity. A significant role in sports activity was played by sports, youth and social clubs and associations. Sport was practised by all nationality groups residing in the Volhynian province.

A construção da memória em vida: a participação do professor Germano Bayer na história da educação física paranaense

http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/2175-8042.2016v28n48p376A fim de compreender se a importância da construção da memória para o campo da História da Educação Física e identificar as dificuldades do pesquisador em determinar o que de fato tem valor histórico, foram analisadas fontes que remetem à Germano Bayer - professor e pesquisador, que teve considerável influência na Educação Física paranaense. A partir do levantamento de documentos e de entrevistas realizadas com três profissionais que, em algum momento, relacionaram-se com o acervo documental criado por Bayer. Ele fez questão de registrar de diversas formas momentos impactantes da sua carreira profissional, com o objetivo de registrar a sua atuação como educador físico, deixando de legado o seu acervo às gerações futuras de profissionais de Educação Física. A relação da construção de sua memória individual com as diversas pessoas que participaram dos fatos tornou, assim, sua memória, uma memória histórica, uma memória da Educação Física.

Recontextualization of Nomad Theories in the Development of Physical Education in France and Argentina, 1880-1940

This paper compares the ways in which Nomad discourses on the need to educate the human body were adopted and adapted with the development of physical education as a school subject in France and Argentina between 1880 and 1940. The history of physical education during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries shows that many educational systems were created for educating the human body [1] as a special subject. The similarities between different countries in terms of the institutional context in which physical education was promoted, the scientific arguments that justified the need for physical education and the design of similar bodily practices aimed at educating the human body, support the claims made in neo-institutional theories about “world institutionalization of education” [2].

Entre espaços e tempos: a educação física no Colégio Estadual do Espírito Santo (1943-1957)

The history of Physical Education between 1940 and 1950 at the Colegio Estadual do Espirito Santo is provided and analyzed. Strategy and tactic concepts, representation struggles and evidentiary paradigm are employed to investigate the practices developed. Current research investigates the historical files of the school and those of the Higher Education Institution for Physical Education in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil. During the above-mentioned period, Physical Education in schools progressively became more related to sports rather than to gymnastics. Research also identifies changes in what was considered a discipline, or rather, when practices were coupled to the teaching of sports, other meanings were introduced to the concept of school Physical Education.

Gouren, the Breton Way to Wrestle

International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport; Croatian Society for Sport History; Croatian Olympic Academy; Split Sports Association

A contribution to the history of Jewish physical education and sport in the Czech Lands

The history of physical education of the Jewish minority in Czechoslovakia is an integral and significant part of the history of physical education in the Czech Lands. This paper deals with its formation, gradual development, and closure at the beginning of World War Two; and it is divided into several sections. The first focuses on the ideological basis of Jewish physical education and sport, and the specifics of the Czech Lands environment; and subsequent sections on the very formation and development of Jewish physical education in the Czech Lands up to 1918. The focal point of this paper is the section on the origin and development of the Union Maccabi in the Czechoslovak Republic, its organizational structure, and international relations, including participation in international Maccabiah games and its violent termination. The paper also includes mention of the failed attempt to establish a Jewish umbrella organization of physical education and sport and the effort to restore Jewish physical education and sport in Czechoslovakia after World War Two.

K historii tělesné výchovy a sportu v místním sdružení YMCA v Bratislavě v meziválečném období

The presented article discusses the history of physical education and sport in local YMCA union in Bratislava during interwar period. The YMCA contributed the popularization of sports, especially basketball and volleyball. Besides them for example table tennis, track and field, heavy athletics or rugby were also popular among its members. Education of swimming and lifesaving was also part of the YMCA activity. This was the way they tried to prevent the every-year accidents on the Danube River. Its activity in the field of physical education and sport increased after finishing of outbuilding of the YMCA center in 1927. In this outbuilding gym, which was used by members to practice especially during winter season, was placed. Winter trainings had positive influence on improvement of player’s skills especially in basketball and volleyball. Sportsman of the YMCA in Bratislava had never become the republic champions though. In the second half of 1930s the physical education and sport in the YMCA in Bratislava started to be less important. After the split of Czechoslovakia in 1938 the Czechoslovakian YMCA was split as well. After that the YMCA in the Slovakia was prohibited. When the WWII ended, the YMCA in Czechoslovakia was restored, nevertheless in the Slovakia it worked separately.

A brief history of physics education in the United States

In order to provide insight into current physics teaching practices and recommended reforms, we outline the history of physics education in the United States—and the accompanying pedagogical issues and debates—over the period 1860–2014. We identify key events, personalities, and issues for each of ten separate time periods, comparing and contrasting the outlooks and viewpoints of the different eras. This discussion should help physics educators to (1) become aware of previous research in physics education and of the major efforts to transform physics instruction that have taken place in the U.S., (2) place the national reform movements of today, as well as current physics education research, in the context of past efforts, and (3) evaluate the effectiveness of various education transformation efforts of the past, so as better to determine what reform methods might have the greatest chances of success in the future.

As aulas de Educação Física no Colégio Nossa Senhora Aparecida de Nova Prata/RS (1937-1949)

Colegio Nossa Senhora Aparecida, in the town of Nova Prata, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, is an educational institution founded in February 24, 1937, linked to the Congregation of Imaculado Coracao de Maria. Because of the values propagated by Catholic educational institutions, a group of people wished to have in the community a school run by nuns. Beginning with a historical-cultural analysis perspective – fostered by the interface with the sociological category “field”, adopted and inspired by the work of Pierre Bourdieu –, the study is conducted to identify emergency conditions, integration and operation of that school in its developmental function. The research is grounded in the analysis of written, oral and iconographic documents, which were designed as material and historical texts, carriers of messages, meanings and context to its particular purposes. Interpreted this way, the sources revealed that Colegio Nossa Senhora Aparecida established itself as an institution that reflected the interests and pre-established national models and, at the same time, brought a never seen concept of education, and particularly physical education, to the city of Nova Prata. Keywords: History of physical education, school, physical education.

‘Blurred lines’

The recent review of the national curriculum, which places Physical Education as a compulsory subject at key stages 1–4, indicates a government commitment to the subject. However, given the contested history of Physical Education’s priorities and practices, such commitment should, perhaps, be handled with care. The main strength of Physical Education lies in its ability to develop the child holistically, through a focus on the promotion of physical literacy, but more recently the emphasis has been on its ability to support academic achievement. This suggests a dualistic view of Physical Education, whereby the mind and body are separate and physicality is viewed as a subservient function to cognition. It is argued, however, that these aspects cannot be separated, as it is the holistic development rooted in monism that enables the individual to flourish both physically and intellectually. In January 2011, the Department for Education launched a review of the national curriculum, with a ‘greater emphasis on competition’. This totally ignores the notion that competition does not suit everyone and may be catastrophic for some pupils’ self-esteem, having implications for physical activity levels. This paper concludes that a number of aspects require further consideration if the true value of Physical Education is to be realised. The pedagogical implications of a curriculum underpinned by physical literacy must be debated and a consolidated approach agreed.

Gymnastics and Sport at German Universities: The Example of the Teacher Training College in Tübingen from the Beginnings to Its Academic Acceptance

The University of Tübingen in the southwest of Germany claims to have the oldest tradition for gymnastics and sports of any German University. In 1839, the Ministry for Education of the Kingdom of Wuerttemberg officially decreed that there would be a Gymnastische Anstalt, which was to be a department of the university giving students the opportunity to do gymnastics and exercises. The new institute for gymnastics (in German turnen) was controlled by the academic authorities of the university, chaired by the president and the disciplinary commission. The paper implies both a consideration of the chronological history of physical education, games, and sports at a university, which advanced to become one of the leading contemporary physical education colleges in Germany, and to elaborate the distinctive qualities of modern developments with respect to the institutionalization of sport science(s) at universities. The article is based on the study of original documents in various relevant archives.

INEZIL PENNA MARINHO: OPERAÇÕES HISTORIOGRÁFICAS NA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA (1940-1958)

O trabalho analisa parte da obra de Marinho com a intenção de dar visibilidade à sua compreensão sobre a História da Educação Física no Brasil. Com periodização entre 1940 e 1958, utiliza como fonte artigos publicados em periódicos e livros. A leitura dos dados mostra duas perspectivas historiográficas: a primeira é expressa na obra Contribuição para a história da educação física no Brasil e nos trabalhos apresentados em decorrência dessa publicação, que aproximam o autor dos princípios da Escola Metódica; a segunda, defendida por ele em 1958, segue outro caminho ao realizar uma associação entre História, Ciência e Arte, distanciando-se do positivismo como expressão de uma forma particular de fazer pesquisa histórica na Educação Física.

일제강점기 전라북도 덕진공설운동장에 관한 연구

This study which is a history of physical education was carrie dout based on preceding research data and concerns the public stadium of Jeonju Deokjin-gu as one of typical Honam structures during the Japanese ruling era. This public stadium was built by total 8,600 yen adde das following: 5,000 yen donated by Japanese, Miyajaki Kichijo, in the year 1929 and 3,000 yen by Park Ki-Su nwho is local politician and 600 won by public fund of Jeonju, and then constructing and using the building wsa approved by the Japanese Government-General of Korea at October 1929. The facility which is made u pof baseball stadium, athletic field and tennis court, about 6,032, 6,492, 1,024 pyeong, respectively, was admniistered by the one warden at that time. According to a newspaper report, it was shown that the first atehtlic sports game was played in October 1930. After that, the facility has been used as a meeting place of social organizations and sport place and one of the greatest games is cycle game with having spectator from 3,000 to millions in this stadium.

Between Traditions and New Challenges: 25 Years of the International Society of the History of Physical Education and Sport (ISHPES)

In 1989, the International Society of the History of Physical Education (ISHPES) was founded as a merger of the International Committee for the History of Physical Education and Sport (ICOSH) and the International Association for the History of Physical Education (HISPA). In 2014, ISHPES will celebrate its 25th birthday. While at the beginning it was a very Eurocentric organisation, it is nowadays very international as seen in the countries from which the members come from. This paper will give an insight into the present state and work of this international sport history organisation. The conclusion will focus on the challenges that ISHPES faces in the twenty-first century.

Educación Física en Chile: Una historia de la disciplina en los escritos de la primera publicación oficial del Instituto de Educación Física de la Universidad de Chile (1934-1962)

The work presented is the result of a major research entitled The History of Physical Education in Chile through its Scholarly Publications in the Journal ...

Valuable Steps: A History of Physical Education in Victoria

Valuable Steps: A History of Physical Education in Victoria