Kin 2501 test 2- Early 1500s to present day- European Influences transforming into American- They had a dream about America- Brought a lot of cultural diversity to the country, different ideas and perceptions- Sports became ethical values, very physically active people- Small towns became big cities, there was more work there- Became more industrial- The need for education- Gender role expectationsEuropean Influences – Colonial Era (1607-1783)- New England – Massachusettso Worked very time and considered “play time” as non-essentialo Puritan work ethico Prohibited some activitieso Come in search of new life and religious freedomo Primary motivator for physical activity was for survival Laws were passed that banned soccer, gambling, and all Sundayactivitieso Strong desire to set up schools First public school was Boston Latin school (1635) First university in the US was Harvard
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