A brief history of physical education (1926) Parents Guide: Is the book OK for kids?
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Contents The Minstrel Show Will Never Die Jim Crow and Tom Thumb Irishness of it All Irving Berlin Titillates Gershwin's Racial Profiling Jews in Blackface Jolson the Shlemiel Strutting to Redemption Endnotes----------------How New York City, the Birthplace of Blackface, Defined Humor and Race for 100 Years (MIB: 12-17) Jim Crow, a blackface stage character, lends his name to the pernicious practice of racial segregation. Native New Yorker Tom Rice performed "Jim Crow" at the Bowery Theatre in 1832. (MIB: 22-24) Edwin P. Christy… Sign up for the full guide
Adult • 1926 • 288 pages • College/Academic
This non-fiction text, written in 1926, provides a historical academic overview of the development of physical education systems from ancient civilizations to the early 20th century. It is a strictly scholarly work intended for students of pedagogy and history, focusing on gymnastics, military training, and athletic development. There is no mature content, coarse language, or inappropriate thematic material for young readers, though… Sign up for the full guide
Is A brief history of physical education appropriate for kids?
This non-fiction text, written in 1926, provides a historical academic overview of the development of physical education systems from ancient civilizations to the early 20th century. It is a strictly scholarly work intended for students of pedagogy and history, focusing on… Read more — free account
Content severity in A brief history of physical education
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- p. 10 🔥 Mature Themes 1/10
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- p. 45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in A brief history of physical education
There is no sexual content in this historical textbook, as the subject matter remains strictly focused on physical training, educational philosophy, and the development of athletic institutions. The author, Emmett A. Rice, examines the mechanical and social aspects of movement without any mention of human sexuality or reproduction. Readers will find no romantic subplots, suggestive material, or depictions of nudity throughout the entirety of the volume. Even in discussions of Ancient Greek athletics where nudity…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in A brief history of physical education
The book contains brief historical references to ancient forms of combat, military training, and Spartan physical discipline. These mentions are strictly academic, describing how nations like Greece and Rome prepared citizens for war through grueling athletics and weapon drills. The text describes the harshness of the Agoge in Chapter 3, but it does so without graphic violence or gratuitous descriptions of gore. While the text mentions the physical toll of competitive sports in the Middle Ages and early modern…
Read more — free accountLanguage in A brief history of physical education
The language is formal and consistent with non-fiction academic writing from the early 1920s, utilizing a sophisticated and intellectual vocabulary. There is no profanity, slang, or offensive terminology present in the text, though the sentence structures are complex and dated. Rice uses terms like 'savagery' or 'barbarism' in a strictly 19th-century anthropological sense to describe early human development. The prose is dry and scholarly, reflecting the educational standards of the early 20th-century American…
Read more — free accountDrugs, alcohol, and smoking in A brief history of physical education
There is no content regarding the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in this historical overview. The focus is entirely on physical wellness, gymnastics, and school-based athletics as a means to improve the human condition. Substance use is never discussed or alluded to, not even in the context of early medical history or performance enhancement. The author promotes the ideal of the 'temperate body' through exercise and discipline rather than chemical intervention. Even in sections detailing the leisure…
Read more — free accountMature themes in A brief history of physical education
The central themes include the evolution of educational systems, the role of government in public health, and the historical justification for physical training in schools. It discusses how different civilizations valued the body, moving from the survivalist needs of primitive tribes to the organized gymnastics of the Turnverein movement. These discussions are presented through a historical lens and are informative, focusing on how societal needs shape pedagogy. Readers are introduced to the philosophies of…
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Is A brief history of physical education appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A brief history of physical education is best for ages 12+. This non-fiction text, written in 1926, provides a historical academic overview of the development of physical education systems from ancient civilizations to the early 20th century. It is a strictly scholarly work…
What age rating does A brief history of physical education have?
Books don't carry official age ratings. A brief history of physical education is shelved by its publisher as Adult, but that's a marketing category, not a content rating — Bontent's own review of what's actually on the page puts it at ages 12+.
What reading level is A brief history of physical education?
A brief history of physical education is 288 pages and its reading level is College/Academic. Bontent recommends it for ages 12+.
What is A brief history of physical education about?
This non-fiction text, written in 1926, provides a historical academic overview of the development of physical education systems from ancient civilizations to the early 20th century. It is a strictly scholarly work intended for students of pedagogy and history, focusing on gymnastics, military training, and athletic…
Is there sex or nudity in A brief history of physical education?
There is no sexual content in this historical textbook, as the subject matter remains strictly focused on physical training, educational philosophy, and the development of athletic institutions. The author, Emmett A. Rice, examines the mechanical and social…
How violent is A brief history of physical education?
The book contains brief historical references to ancient forms of combat, military training, and Spartan physical discipline. These mentions are strictly academic, describing how nations like Greece and Rome prepared citizens for war through grueling…
Is the language in A brief history of physical education appropriate for kids?
The language is formal and consistent with non-fiction academic writing from the early 1920s, utilizing a sophisticated and intellectual vocabulary. There is no profanity, slang, or offensive terminology present in the text, though the sentence structures are…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking depicted in A brief history of physical education?
There is no content regarding the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in this historical overview. The focus is entirely on physical wellness, gymnastics, and school-based athletics as a means to improve the human condition. Substance use is never…
What mature themes appear in A brief history of physical education?
The central themes include the evolution of educational systems, the role of government in public health, and the historical justification for physical training in schools. It discusses how different civilizations valued the body, moving from the survivalist…
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