Journal 8_History & Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity
Q 1-2 paragraphs summarizing the chapters read
1-2 paragraphs offering any personal insight. What you found interesting? Had further questions on? Personal feelings or opinions?
Chapter 15 “Pioneers and Progress: 1890-1936” deals with Olympics and how it became a means of social change, the objectives of the Olympic Games are demonstrated in this chapter. Then it also talks about the Olympic Games in Greece and then Athens. It discusses about the International Olympic Committee as the governing body of all things Olympic. Then it also focuses on the contributions of Dr. William Penny Brookes to physical Education in England and to the revival of the Olympic Games of antiquity and also, the contributions of Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France in the making of the Olympic Games a reality.
