PERLS204 Lecture : Feb 3 - Phys Ed In Canada.docx

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies
• Course: PERLS204
• Professor: Zac Robinson

Document Summary

Main ideas y pe in canada originated with drill y play, sport, and games considered extracurricular y education reformers stimulated pe in schools: spread through curricula and broadened to other kinds of activities as pe professionalized. Dr. egerton ryerson canadian educator and social reformer y 1844 supt. The upper canada college emphasized physical education for young gentlemen. Sports diffused out of private schools and into the public view. Public health and kindergarten helped emphasize phys ed to upkeep kids health. Play was seen as the key to learning. Frobel (d. 1852), germany y frobelian child-centered education y children learned by playing: kinder + garden = kindergarten y thus, a place to play and grow. Teacher training, drill classes in schools, teacher manuals. Where? in all provinces by 1911, except quebec. Outcomes? y more teachers trained in drill and more children exposed to pe. 1890s teams and leagues y mcgill, toronto, queens women hockey late 19 century.