1. History of Movement PED 191: Foundations of Physical Education

2. Who were the first people to influence movement? A.Cavemen B.Egyptians C.Greeks D.Romans [Default] [MC Any] [MC All]

3. Cavemen Moved for survival – Shelter – Consuming food – Becoming food – Weather patterns

4. Egyptians Very proud people – Pharaoh’s built monuments to themselves The bigger the monument, the more important they were Hierarchy of status – Pharaoh – Common people – Slaves

5. Egyptian slaves Slaves were used to build the monuments – Did they build the pyramids? Overpowered stones – 10,000-20,000 slaves push / pull stones – Levers and pulleys developed Slaves are expendable – Scene from “The Ten Commandments”

6. Greeks Olympics Moved for Wars – Most dominant Army in the world at the time. If the Greek army took you over, you became Greek, including their lifestyles and traditions

7. Greek Army Walked to battles Battles were hand to hand combat – Swords – Shields – Armor – If these were put down, you would be killed Battles did not stop when you kill someone, the next person is ready to fight behind them.

8. Roman Army Gladiators – Russell Crowe Most dominant Army of their time. Similar Structure to the Greeks, only better.

9. How were the Roman Armies Different From the Greek Armies? A.Better Weapons. B.Smarter “Gameplan”. C.They incorporated your culture to theirs when they conquered you. D.All of the above E.None of the above – They were just stronger. [Default] [MC Any] [MC All]

10. Roman Army Still walked to their battles Better Strategy – Flanking – fighting from all sides Gladiator Opening Scene Better Weapons – Lighter – Easier to maneuver When they conquered you, they incorporated your customs into theirs (if good enough)

11. Gun Powder Gun powder made wars long range – Can fire a bullet a “long ways” Not like today – Distance – Speed – Accuracy Still had hand-to-hand combat Improved ability to win wars

12. Increased Accuracy with guns and bombs Current bombs can be – Dropped from planes – Launched from nearby with accuracy – Launched from distance with some accuracy Not as much need for ground troops Wars are more from distance.