Principles, Meaning, Scope and Philosophy of Physical Education
Physical & Health Education · 50 practice questions
Definition, nature, scope and objectives of PE; philosophy of the founding fathers of PE (Hetherington, Dudley Sargent, Thomas Wood, John Dewey); history and development of PE in ancient Greece (Sparta, Athens) and Rome, and in the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial eras in Nigeria.
- State the meaning, nature, objectives and scope of PE.
- Narrate the philosophy of the Founding Fathers.
- Trace the historical development of PE in ancient Greece, Rome and Nigeria.
- Trace the origin and development of the ancient Greek festivals (Isthmian, Pythian, Nemean and Olympian).
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- Practice question 1
The pre-colonial era in Nigeria specifically saw physical activities embedded within broader cultural practices, rather than existing as
- A.a factor entirely unrelated to cultural practice of any kind
- B.the primary subject taught in every formal pre-colonial school
- C.a separate school subject
- D.an activity practised nowhere at all during the pre-colonial era
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C. a separate school subject
The pre-colonial era in Nigeria specifically saw physical activities embedded within cultural practices, rather than as a separate school subject.
- Practice question 2
The Isthmian Games, among the ancient Greek festivals, was specifically held in honour of
- A.the sea god Poseidon
- B.a deity entirely unrelated to any ancient Greek festival
- C.the chief god Zeus, rather than Poseidon
- D.the god Apollo, rather than Poseidon
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A. the sea god Poseidon
The Isthmian Games were specifically held in honour of the sea god Poseidon.
- Practice question 3
In ancient Athens, physical education specifically was closely linked to
- A.military training exclusively, identical to the Spartan model
- B.broader educational and philosophical pursuits, including intellectual development
- C.no broader pursuit of any kind beyond physical training alone
- D.a factor entirely unrelated to intellectual or philosophical pursuits
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B. broader educational and philosophical pursuits, including intellectual development
Athenian physical education specifically was closely linked to broader educational and philosophical, including intellectual, pursuits.
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