The word gymnastics came from the Greeks. The Greeks

used this word to describe any type of physical activity.

Exercise was an important part of their education process,

sort of like what is in place today. They used exercise in

order to beautify the body, promote health, comfort,

strength, and vigor. The Romans took the Greeks beliefs on

exercise, and used them in training their military forces.

After the Romans, exercising virtually dropped off the face

of the Earth until Johann Basedow (1723-1790) opened a

school in 1774. Then once again, it became part of

education. Today, hundreds of years after the Greeks, many

people exercise for these same reasons they did.

The Spartans also exercised, and one of the things they

did were balancing activities. This was most likely

important to the Spartans for different reasons, for

example, it would help them during battle to be able to keep

their balance. Schools today also use the balance beam even

though it is not because they want the kids to be prepared

for battle. The balance beam will help the kids acquire the

balance needed in many activities they will perform as kids

school in 1774. Then once again, it became part of

education. Today, hundreds of years after the Greeks, many

In the movement education class it was shown that a

the floor. Then they could have the kids try it on a

In conclusion, it seems to me that the Spartans had to

made. The people that were quite good were able to do some

placed in the correct areas. The mats should be placed at

(they can focus on a fixed object). This will help them

student should look up when they are on the balance beam

did were balancing activities. This was most likely

one could see the improvements some people in the class had

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