History of Gymnastics 1 Flashcards
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Peruse project
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Henry George Lidell
Robert Scott
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Greek word for gymnastics
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Gymnos “naked”
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Gymnazo
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“To train naked”
“Train in gymnastic exercise”
“To train, to exercise”
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Meaning of Gymnazo
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In ancient times, athletes exercised and competed without clothing
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Gymnazein
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To exercise or train
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Greek word Gynmastikos
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Fond of or skilled in bodily exercise
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1590’s latin word
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Gymnasticus
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What are the Earliest recorded activities?
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Stunts and tumbling resembling gymnastics
