Kinesiology 3363A/B Study Guide - Winter 2019, Comprehensive Midterm Notes - Order Of Australia, Ancient Greece, Plato
14 Feb 2019
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Preamble: early humankind and their lives: forms and functions of body ethic and exercise. Running - marathon in ancient indian communities in the mountains raced against western cultures never one because na marathons are too short they would run for days sometimes. Had a dexterity to it, had a competitive aspect. Throwing balls through hoops - preface to basketball. Had a religious context because it was always near religious sites. Groups came together to celebrate harvests, religious contests, reunion of families etc. When these events occurred it naturally brought on athletic festivals (beginning of athletic festivals) Direct opposite of kwakiutl existence, less competition and more. Direct opposite of kwakiutl existence, less competition and more cooperative. The more harsh the environment the more cooperative the athletic endeavors. Hieroglyphics - rosetta stone discovered by napoleons army. Often only wealthy people had time and resources to partake in sport. The best archeological evidence we have currently of ancient and historic times.
