Question 1

The Round Hill School

Accepted Answer

A)  was founded by Joseph Cogswell and George Bancroft who studied in Germany and were influenced by Jahn. 
B)  was the first school in America to require mandatory PE. 
C)  hired the first PE teacher in America, Charles Beck, a German Turner. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and B only. 
A)  was founded by Joseph Cogswell and George Bancroft who studied in Germany and were influenced by Jahn. 
B)  was the first school in America to require mandatory PE. 
C)  hired the first PE teacher in America, Charles Beck, a German Turner. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and B only.

Question 2

Epistemological idealism approaches the study of reality is dependent on the mind to determine reality - Whatever is "out there" beyond our minds, all we can know is what is in our mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Idealists have focused their energy on investigating three specific topics

Accepted Answer

A)  existence of God, the self, and knowledge. 
B)  the nature of dualism, the agnostics, and existentialism. 
C)  phenomenology, naturalism, and universal truth. 
D)  sportsmanship, reality, and phenomenology. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  existence of God, the self, and knowledge. 
B)  the nature of dualism, the agnostics, and existentialism. 
C)  phenomenology, naturalism, and universal truth. 
D)  sportsmanship, reality, and phenomenology. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 4

Educators who believe in the philosophy of Idealism believe that growth will occur Through self-activity and that the ultimate responsibility to learn rests with the pupil - the "learner".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Idealism, reality is presented to us via the senses. The realm of intellectual discovery is secondary to the world of the senses where true reality is revealed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Francis Lieber

Accepted Answer

A)  was a German Turner who fled to America and was Follen's successor at the Boston Gymnasium. 
B)  along with Beck and Follen helped provide the basis for American physical education. 
C)  was a disciple of Franz Nachtegall and helped spread Danish gymnastics throughout North America. 
D)  built a pool at Harvard where he was a swimming instructor and first teacher of physical education in the United States. 
E)  A and B only. 
A)  was a German Turner who fled to America and was Follen's successor at the Boston Gymnasium. 
B)  along with Beck and Follen helped provide the basis for American physical education. 
C)  was a disciple of Franz Nachtegall and helped spread Danish gymnastics throughout North America. 
D)  built a pool at Harvard where he was a swimming instructor and first teacher of physical education in the United States. 
E)  A and B only.

Question 7

The physical education program of Jahn

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A)  was based on the work of GutsMuths. 
B)  was used to unite the German Volk (people) against the French. 
C)  relied extensively on the use of calisthenics and gymnastics. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  was based on the work of GutsMuths. 
B)  was used to unite the German Volk (people) against the French. 
C)  relied extensively on the use of calisthenics and gymnastics. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Metaphysical idealism analyzes the universe as a mental or psychic reality--all "things" in the universe are linked by an ideal element that can be logically deduced. 
B)  Epistemological idealism utilizes mentally knowable data which are perceptible truths. 
C)  Idealism can and does use inductive and deductive reasoning. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and B only. 
A)  Metaphysical idealism analyzes the universe as a mental or psychic reality--all "things" in the universe are linked by an ideal element that can be logically deduced. 
B)  Epistemological idealism utilizes mentally knowable data which are perceptible truths. 
C)  Idealism can and does use inductive and deductive reasoning. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and B only.

Question 9

Which of the following is true?

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A)  The tenets of Idealism relative to the body support physical education. 
B)  As a philosophical school, Idealism evolved in Asia Minor, as did every other philosophical
School. 
C)  The ancient Greeks were interested in the "ideal" development of mankind, the complete and ideal development of the corporeal, spiritual, and intellectual aspects of human existence. 
D)  A and C 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  The tenets of Idealism relative to the body support physical education. 
B)  As a philosophical school, Idealism evolved in Asia Minor, as did every other philosophical
School. 
C)  The ancient Greeks were interested in the "ideal" development of mankind, the complete and ideal development of the corporeal, spiritual, and intellectual aspects of human existence. 
D)  A and C 
E)  All of the above.

Question 10

The German Turners, under the direction of Jahn

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A)  would fight anyone who opposed them, including other Germans. 
B)  attempted to instill Patriotic pride in all Germans through the use of physical education, otherwise known as German gymnastics. 
C)  believed that German Gymnastics instilled discipline, order, and pride not to mention the development of athleticism. 
D)  were banned by the Prussian government in 1819 because Chancellor Metternich believed the Turners were involved in treasonous acts. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  would fight anyone who opposed them, including other Germans. 
B)  attempted to instill Patriotic pride in all Germans through the use of physical education, otherwise known as German gymnastics. 
C)  believed that German Gymnastics instilled discipline, order, and pride not to mention the development of athleticism. 
D)  were banned by the Prussian government in 1819 because Chancellor Metternich believed the Turners were involved in treasonous acts. 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

According to Idealism, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of logic is not important. 
B)  The mind is composed of a non-spiritual quality. 
C)  Ultimate reality exists in the corporeal world only. 
D)  The basic fundamental nature of reality is the body--the mind is secondary in importance to the body and does not assist the individual in identifying the nature of reality. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  The use of logic is not important. 
B)  The mind is composed of a non-spiritual quality. 
C)  Ultimate reality exists in the corporeal world only. 
D)  The basic fundamental nature of reality is the body--the mind is secondary in importance to the body and does not assist the individual in identifying the nature of reality. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 12

Froebel (1782-1852)

Accepted Answer

A)  was not at all influenced by the writings of Kant, Fichte, and Hegel. 
B)  refused to visit Pestalozzi's school of Yverdon because of Froebel's dislike of him. 
C)  wrote the "Education of Germans". 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  was not at all influenced by the writings of Kant, Fichte, and Hegel. 
B)  refused to visit Pestalozzi's school of Yverdon because of Froebel's dislike of him. 
C)  wrote the "Education of Germans". 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 13

Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839)

Accepted Answer

A)  was a Swede who was interested in the medical effects of exercise. 
B)  was appointed fencing master at the Royal Gymnastic Central Institute by King Charles XIV. 
C)  developed the Ling Swedish System of Medical gymnastics. 
D)  based his system of physical education on the science of the day. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  was a Swede who was interested in the medical effects of exercise. 
B)  was appointed fencing master at the Royal Gymnastic Central Institute by King Charles XIV. 
C)  developed the Ling Swedish System of Medical gymnastics. 
D)  based his system of physical education on the science of the day. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 14

According to Idealism

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A)  the self is a certainty. 
B)  if we understand the nature of knowledge, the nature of reality will be clarified. 
C)  ideals that are accepted as true and authentic must be derived from evidence. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only. 
A)  the self is a certainty. 
B)  if we understand the nature of knowledge, the nature of reality will be clarified. 
C)  ideals that are accepted as true and authentic must be derived from evidence. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only.

Question 15

The basic fundamental nature of reality - the ultimate reality to the idealist is that which is received via the senses and processed subjectively. The ability to think and reason our way to reality is not within the realm of the philosophy of idealism - the senses are what counts - not the mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ancient and modern idealists focused their attention and intellectual energy on three main topics; accumulation of wealth, scientific inquiry, and the existence of the trans-universal mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The foundation of Epistemological Idealism is more finite then the foundations used in Metaphysical Idealism. 
B)  The foundation of Metaphysical Idealism is more infinite then the foundation on which Epistemological Idealism is based. 
C)  Pragmatism is the only philosophical school invented in America. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  The foundation of Epistemological Idealism is more finite then the foundations used in Metaphysical Idealism. 
B)  The foundation of Metaphysical Idealism is more infinite then the foundation on which Epistemological Idealism is based. 
C)  Pragmatism is the only philosophical school invented in America. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above.

Question 18

Idealism has competed with Naturalism for popularity since ancient times. Naturalism believes that

Accepted Answer

A)  all events, human and natural, share the same character and can be explained as a process inherent in nature. 
B)  nature is reliable and dependable. 
C)  nature is a mysterious force that is not reliable or dependable and therefore, cannot be used to "explain" anything. 
D)  A and B only. 
E)  A and C only. 
A)  all events, human and natural, share the same character and can be explained as a process inherent in nature. 
B)  nature is reliable and dependable. 
C)  nature is a mysterious force that is not reliable or dependable and therefore, cannot be used to "explain" anything. 
D)  A and B only. 
E)  A and C only.

Question 19

The Round Hill School in Northampton, Massachusetts was founded by Josepy Cogswell and George Bancroft who trained with the German Turners while they studied in Germany. They hired Charles Beck, the first Physical Education teacher in America because the Round Hill School included a daily program of physical education based upon the German Turner model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Immanuel Kant did not believe in Moral law. He also believed that humans were infinite and therefore could actually "know" God or the "Thing in itself" which was also infinite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Round Hill School

Epistemological idealism approaches the study of reality is dependent on the mind to determine reality - Whatever is "out there" beyond our minds, all we can know is what is in our mind.

Idealists have focused their energy on investigating three specific topics

Educators who believe in the philosophy of Idealism believe that growth will occur Through self-activity and that the ultimate responsibility to learn rests with the pupil - the "learner".

According to Idealism, reality is presented to us via the senses. The realm of intellectual discovery is secondary to the world of the senses where true reality is revealed.

Francis Lieber

The physical education program of Jahn

Which of the following is true?

Which of the following is true?

The German Turners, under the direction of Jahn

According to Idealism, which of the following is true?

Froebel (1782-1852)

Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839)

According to Idealism

The basic fundamental nature of reality - the ultimate reality to the idealist is that which is received via the senses and processed subjectively. The ability to think and reason our way to reality is not within the realm of the philosophy of idealism - the senses are what counts - not the mind.

Ancient and modern idealists focused their attention and intellectual energy on three main topics; accumulation of wealth, scientific inquiry, and the existence of the trans-universal mind.

Which of the following is true?

Idealism has competed with Naturalism for popularity since ancient times. Naturalism believes that

Immanuel Kant did not believe in Moral law. He also believed that humans were infinite and therefore could actually "know" God or the "Thing in itself" which was also infinite.

History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education

Summer, Egypt, China and Mesoamerica

Greece

Rome

Philosophy, Sport, and Physical Education During the Middle Ages: 900-1400

The Renaissance and the Reformation: 1300-1600

The Age of Science and the Enlightenment: 1560-1789

Sport in the Colonial Period

Changing Concepts of the Body: An Overview of Sport and Play in Nineteenth-Century America

The Impact of Science and the Concept of Health on the Theoretical Andprofessional Development of Physical Education: 1885 - 1930

The Transformation of Physical Education: 1900 - 1939

The Evolution of Physical Education: 1940 and Beyond

Sport in the Twentieth Centur

Pioneers and Progress: 1896 - 1936

The Cold War Olympics: 1948 - 1988

After the Cold War: 1992 - 2012

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Exam 8: Philosophical Positions of the Body and the Development of Physical Education

The Round Hill School

Epistemological idealism approaches the study of reality is dependent on the mind to determine reality - Whatever is "out there" beyond our minds, all we can know is what is in our mind.

Idealists have focused their energy on investigating three specific topics

Educators who believe in the philosophy of Idealism believe that growth will occur Through self-activity and that the ultimate responsibility to learn rests with the pupil - the "learner".

According to Idealism, reality is presented to us via the senses. The realm of intellectual discovery is secondary to the world of the senses where true reality is revealed.

Francis Lieber

The physical education program of Jahn

Which of the following is true?

Which of the following is true?

The German Turners, under the direction of Jahn

According to Idealism, which of the following is true?

Froebel (1782-1852)

Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839)

According to Idealism

The basic fundamental nature of reality - the ultimate reality to the idealist is that which is received via the senses and processed subjectively. The ability to think and reason our way to reality is not within the realm of the philosophy of idealism - the senses are what counts - not the mind.

Ancient and modern idealists focused their attention and intellectual energy on three main topics; accumulation of wealth, scientific inquiry, and the existence of the trans-universal mind.

Which of the following is true?

Idealism has competed with Naturalism for popularity since ancient times. Naturalism believes that

Immanuel Kant did not believe in Moral law. He also believed that humans were infinite and therefore could actually "know" God or the "Thing in itself" which was also infinite.

History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education

Summer, Egypt, China and Mesoamerica

Greece

Rome

Philosophy, Sport, and Physical Education During the Middle Ages: 900-1400

The Renaissance and the Reformation: 1300-1600

The Age of Science and the Enlightenment: 1560-1789

Sport in the Colonial Period

Changing Concepts of the Body: An Overview of Sport and Play in Nineteenth-Century America

The Impact of Science and the Concept of Health on the Theoretical Andprofessional Development of Physical Education: 1885 - 1930

The Transformation of Physical Education: 1900 - 1939

The Evolution of Physical Education: 1940 and Beyond

Sport in the Twentieth Centur

Pioneers and Progress: 1896 - 1936

The Cold War Olympics: 1948 - 1988

After the Cold War: 1992 - 2012

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