KIN 2501 Lecture : Kinesiology 2501 Notes
15 Mar 2019
School
Course
Professor
Document Summary
What are some sources of historical information: oral, books. Men were at war, reproductive purposes: athens, embracers of the greek ideal, society reflected dual emphasis on intelligence & physical fitness, educational system, upper class boys who attended private schools, gymnasiums. The ancient olympics purpose & context: largest of a set of religious festivals (honored zeus, every 4 years, late summer, in olympia (religious sanctuary, national unity, communication, religion, temples, treasury buildings (art), palaestra (athlete training), Hippodrome (horse & chariot races: competitors were all greek males, upper class men, oath to zeus for fair play & 10 month training prior to olympics (last month in. Olympia: competed in the nude (proud of their bodies, women not allowed to attend initially later only unmarried women, winners received olive wreath (but also fame & fortune, today: fame & fortune represented in endorsements. Discus, javelin, long jump, stade race, & wrestling.
