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Thomas Wood
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Thomas Wood
by: richard gonzalez and reese white
- He died in March, 1951, at the age of 86.
- From 1901-1932 He went to teacher's college to further study physical education and health
- From 1891-1901 He learned about physical education and health at Stanford University.
Mini Biography
Citations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/not-enough-physical-in-physical-education
- http://pocketknowledge.tc.columbia.edu/home.php/browse/30000
- http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Search/Home?lookfor=%22Wood,%20Thomas%20Denison,%201865-%22&type=author&inst=
Famous Quote
Influence on PE
•1893—Thomas Wood—"The great thought in physical education is not the education of the physical nature, but the relation of physical training to complete education, and then the effort to make the physical contribute"
- He wrote many books about PE and health in schools and in everyday life
- These books helped convice many to institute new or better health programs for schools
- These new programs helped children learn about the value of healthy eating and exercise
Games and Activities
- Thomas Denison Wood did not invent any but he strongly encouraged "natural activities" like Sports and games as opposed to just working out.
PE today
Due to influences from Thomas Wood and others PE in schools in America and around the world are find new more fun and inivative ways to teach the next generation how to stay healthy and active.
Wood's work has had a great influence on physiacl education today.It has inspired more people to get activ and to participate in fun and healhty actiities.
His influence on health in schools is really important and has saved lives by preventing diseases through good nutrition and exercise in sometimes fun ways like games and sports.
Thoughts