Question 1

The New England Transcendentalists

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A)  were politicians who lived in Boston and played baseball on Boston Common from 1836-1860. 
B)  were a group of writers and critics who lived around Concord, Mass. From 1836 - 1860. 
C)  were influenced by German philosophers Kant, Fichte, and Hegel. 
D)  rejected the narrow rationalism, pietism, and conservative views of 18th century American Intellectuals. 
E)  B, C, and D only. 
A)  were politicians who lived in Boston and played baseball on Boston Common from 1836-1860. 
B)  were a group of writers and critics who lived around Concord, Mass. From 1836 - 1860. 
C)  were influenced by German philosophers Kant, Fichte, and Hegel. 
D)  rejected the narrow rationalism, pietism, and conservative views of 18th century American Intellectuals. 
E)  B, C, and D only.

Question 2

Characteristics associated with the development of modern sport include

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A)  establishment of the New York Association for the Improvement of the Breed (NYAI
B) . 
B)  the race between Sir Henry and Eclipse. 
C)  publishing the American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  C only. 
A)  establishment of the New York Association for the Improvement of the Breed (NYAI
B) . 
B)  the race between Sir Henry and Eclipse. 
C)  publishing the American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  C only.

Question 3

With regard to Marshall W. "Major Taylor, which of the following are true?

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A)  he was born in Indiana in 1878 where he was raised and educated in the home of very wealthy and prominent white family who hired Major's mother and father to do work for them. 
B)  at the age of 14, Major Taylor is hired by the owner of an Indianapolis bicycle store to perform amazing students on his bicycle outside the store to attract crowds and potential customers. He was outfitted in a soldier's uniform and from this time on was known as Major Taylor. 
C)  he was an African-American athlete who raced his bike against mostly white cyclists and dominated the cycling competitions. 
D)  the League of American Wheelmen (LAW) was the organization who sanctioned official races LAW held their annual meeting is 1894 where they voted to enact a "Whites Only" rule in determining who was eligible for membership. This rule was enacted to ban Major Taylor from competition. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  he was born in Indiana in 1878 where he was raised and educated in the home of very wealthy and prominent white family who hired Major's mother and father to do work for them. 
B)  at the age of 14, Major Taylor is hired by the owner of an Indianapolis bicycle store to perform amazing students on his bicycle outside the store to attract crowds and potential customers. He was outfitted in a soldier's uniform and from this time on was known as Major Taylor. 
C)  he was an African-American athlete who raced his bike against mostly white cyclists and dominated the cycling competitions. 
D)  the League of American Wheelmen (LAW) was the organization who sanctioned official races LAW held their annual meeting is 1894 where they voted to enact a "Whites Only" rule in determining who was eligible for membership. This rule was enacted to ban Major Taylor from competition. 
E)  All of the above

Question 4

Peirce is a dualist and while he believes the body is important, places emphasis on developing the soul.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The work of Darwin

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A)  provided a scientifically convincing explanation for the origin of the human species and by doing this, contradicted the prevailing explanation known as the "doctrine of special creation". 
B)  resulted in the finding (belief) that our ability to think is a product of biology, not a "special gift". 
C)  legitimized the use of our physical senses to "reason" so that we can, indeed, understand the material world. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  provided a scientifically convincing explanation for the origin of the human species and by doing this, contradicted the prevailing explanation known as the "doctrine of special creation". 
B)  resulted in the finding (belief) that our ability to think is a product of biology, not a "special gift". 
C)  legitimized the use of our physical senses to "reason" so that we can, indeed, understand the material world. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 6

The New England Transcendentalists

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A)  believed that humans are a natural part of the universe, the mind and body are as one--they did not believe in dualism. 
B)  were strong dualists. 
C)  concentrated on developing the mind, not the body. 
D)  were "anti-physical". 
E)  B, C, and D only. 
A)  believed that humans are a natural part of the universe, the mind and body are as one--they did not believe in dualism. 
B)  were strong dualists. 
C)  concentrated on developing the mind, not the body. 
D)  were "anti-physical". 
E)  B, C, and D only.

Question 7

The New England Transcendentalists

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A)  developed a philosophy that was eclectic and individualistic. 
B)  believed in the authority of the individual. 
C)  rejected the idea of metaphysical dualism. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  developed a philosophy that was eclectic and individualistic. 
B)  believed in the authority of the individual. 
C)  rejected the idea of metaphysical dualism. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following are 100% true?

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A) in the later part of the 19th Century, cycling was a minor sport that was not very popular in Europe . or America. It was very popular in Equatorial Guinea. 
B)  during this time, cycling clubs and famous cycling athletes were popular in Europe and Australia but not in America. 
C)  the Tour de France held it's first race in 1898. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
E)  None of the above are true. 
A) in the later part of the 19th Century, cycling was a minor sport that was not very popular in Europe . or America. It was very popular in Equatorial Guinea. 
B)  during this time, cycling clubs and famous cycling athletes were popular in Europe and Australia but not in America. 
C)  the Tour de France held it's first race in 1898. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
E)  None of the above are true.

Question 9

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Accepted Answer

A)  was tied to the New England Transcendentalists. 
B)  spent much of his life in the wilderness near Walden Pond attempting to understand the relationship between mankind and nature. 
C)  believed that humans were at their best when they "lived as one" with nature which made the physical aspects of life very important. 
D)  believed in Individual Freedom - sometimes rebellion against authority was the right thing to do. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  was tied to the New England Transcendentalists. 
B)  spent much of his life in the wilderness near Walden Pond attempting to understand the relationship between mankind and nature. 
C)  believed that humans were at their best when they "lived as one" with nature which made the physical aspects of life very important. 
D)  believed in Individual Freedom - sometimes rebellion against authority was the right thing to do. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the New England Transcendentalists?

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A)  Believed that nature is "real" and humans are a very important part of nature. 
B)  Imagination was better than reason and creativity was more important than theory. 
C)  Action is more important than contemplation. 
D)  Transcendentalist values helped make many types of sport and physical education necessary and important. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Believed that nature is "real" and humans are a very important part of nature. 
B)  Imagination was better than reason and creativity was more important than theory. 
C)  Action is more important than contemplation. 
D)  Transcendentalist values helped make many types of sport and physical education necessary and important. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 11

Peirce's pragmatism is significant to physical education because it connects the human body with the mind. This means that there is no division between the mind and body. By rejecting dualism, Peirce did not place the mind above the body in importance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The New England Transcendentalists

Characteristics associated with the development of modern sport include

With regard to Marshall W. "Major Taylor, which of the following are true?

Peirce is a dualist and while he believes the body is important, places emphasis on developing the soul.

The work of Darwin

The New England Transcendentalists

The New England Transcendentalists

Which of the following are 100% true?

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Which of the following is true of the New England Transcendentalists?

Peirce's pragmatism is significant to physical education because it connects the human body with the mind. This means that there is no division between the mind and body. By rejecting dualism, Peirce did not place the mind above the body in importance.

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

Philosophical Positions of the Body and the Development of Physical Education

Sport in the Colonial Period

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

The New England Transcendentalists

Characteristics associated with the development of modern sport include

With regard to Marshall W. "Major Taylor, which of the following are true?

Peirce is a dualist and while he believes the body is important, places emphasis on developing the soul.

The work of Darwin

The New England Transcendentalists

The New England Transcendentalists

Which of the following are 100% true?

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Which of the following is true of the New England Transcendentalists?

Peirce's pragmatism is significant to physical education because it connects the human body with the mind. This means that there is no division between the mind and body. By rejecting dualism, Peirce did not place the mind above the body in importance.

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

Philosophical Positions of the Body and the Development of Physical Education

Sport in the Colonial Period

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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