First modern olympics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

KIN 2501 - Dr. Jacobson Exam 2 all notes VERRIFED Exam 2 All Notes Philosophical/Development of PE: European Traditions I. Impact on Early US Education and Sport a. Immigrants i. Bringing sports with them b. Homogenous communities i. Immigrants lived in homogenous communities ii. For example, if you go to New York City or San Fran, they have a China Town, etc. c. Traditions i. Immigrants found success within their communities and they were able to carry on their traditions in these co...

When were the first Modern Olympics created and who was credited for creating them? - 1896; Pierre de Coubertin Alice Coachman - 1st African American Woman to win olympic gold medal in London 1948 In first olympics, what was awarded? - 1st place = silver medal 2nd place = bronze medal Why were the 1900 and 1904 unsuccessful? - Lasted over 5 months 1904 St. Louis - -Europeans did not want to come to US -first olympics to award 1, 2, and 3rd place

When were the first Modern Olympics created and who was credited for creating them? - 1896; Pierre de Coubertin Why were the 1900 Paris Games considered a failure? - Lasted 5 months How long was the first marathon race? - 25 miles When and where was the first Olympic flag and oath created? - 1920; Antwerp, Belgium When and where were the first Winter Olympics? - 1926; Chamonix, France What year was the International Sport Federation created? - 1908

KINES (PHED 1301): TEST 2 STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Abner Doubledau inventor of baseball AAU -American Athletic Union (1896) -based of amateur athletics which led to the Olympics p. 118 First Modern Day Olympics -1896 by Pierre de Coubertin -Athens, Greece -28 events, 4 sports (track & field, gymnastics, target shooting, fencing) 1859 1st collegiate baseball game -Williams vs. Amherst 1869 1st collegiate football game -Princeton vs. Rutgers 1896 1st collegiate ...

KINES (PHED 1301): TEST 2 STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Abner Doubledau inventor of baseball AAU -American Athletic Union (1896) -based of amateur athletics which led to the Olympics p. 118 First Modern Day Olympics -1896 by Pierre de Coubertin -Athens, Greece -28 events, 4 sports (track & field, gymnastics, target shooting, fencing) 1859 1st collegiate baseball game -Williams vs. Amherst 1869 1st collegiate football game -Princeton vs. Rutgers 1896 1st collegiate women's bas...

Abner Doubledau : inventor of baseball AAU : -American Athletic Union (1896) -based of amateur athletics which led to the Olympics p. 118 First Modern Day Olympics : -1896 by Pierre de Coubertin -Athens, Greece -28 events, 4 sports (track & field, gymnastics, target shooting, fencing) 1859 : 1st collegiate baseball game -Williams vs. Amherst 1869 2 | P a g e : 1st collegiate football game -Princeton vs. Rutgers 1896 : 1st collegiate women's basketball game -California vs. Sta...

How long was the first Marathon? - 25 Miles How long was the marathon after it got changed in 1908? - 26.2 Miles. King of England changed the marathon route to go in front of his castle. When and where was the first Modern Olympics? - 1896 in Athens. It was also an allmale event. What happened in 1900? - Olympics held in Paris, went for over 5 months. 11 women participate only in tennis and golf. Why did participation fall in the 1904 Olympics at St Louis? - Europe was still the cente...

When were the first Modern Olympics created and who was credited for creating them? Ans 1896; Pierre de Coubertin Alice Coachman Ans 1st African American Woman to win olympic gold medal in London 1948 In first olympics, what was awarded? Ans 1st place = silver medal 2nd place = bronze medal Why were the 1900 and 1904 unsuccessful? Ans Lasted over 5 months 1904 St. Louis Ans -Europeans did not want to come to US -first olympics to award 1, 2, and 3rd place Babe Ruth Ans -changes the ...

When were the first Modern Olympics created and who was credited for creating them? Ans 1896; Pierre de Coubertin Why were the 1900 Paris Games considered a failure? Ans Lasted 5 months How long was the first marathon race? Ans 25 miles When and where was the first Olympic flag and oath created? Ans 1920; Antwerp, Belgium When and where were the first Winter Olympics? Ans 1926; Chamonix, France What year was the International Sport Federation created? Ans 1908 Why was the Internation...

How long was the first Marathon? Ans 25 Miles How long was the marathon after it got changed in 1908? Ans 26.2 Miles. King of England changed the marathon route to go in front of his castle. When and where was the first Modern Olympics? Ans 1896 in Athens. It was also an all-male event. What happened in 1900? Ans Olympics held in Paris, went for over 5 months. 11 women participate only in tennis and golf. Why did participation fall in the 1904 Olympics at St Louis? Ans Europe was st...