By Evan Ewing
General Facts
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Historical Time
Period: The western
frontier expansion
Lived from 17881866
Studied at the
University of Berlin
Got Ph.D. from the
University of
Tubingen
Important Accomplishments
 Most
Important Accomplishment: First
recognized teacher of physical education
in the US in 1825, came to New York
from Germany in 1824
 Developed
a program of German
gymnastics at Round Hill School in
Massachusetts
Interesting Facts
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Became a teacher of
literature at Harvard
University
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Established 1st
gymnasium in the US
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His gymnasium hosted
the 1st school
gymnastics program in
the country
Philosophy
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Beck believed in the gymnastic
philosophy
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The gymnastic philosophy basically says
that a strong state could only develop
from the education students get from
participating in gymnastics
Philosophy Continued
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I agree in the sense that it could help
students become more well rounded,
and stay out of trouble
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I don’t think that it is the only way to
develop a strong state, but I do think
that it would help.
Sources
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http://www.bing.com/images
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Beck
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Introduction to Physical Education
Fitness and Sport/ Daryl Siedentop. – 7th
ed.
Questions for Class
What prestigious university did Charles
Beck teach at after being a physical
education teacher?
 What was Charles Beck’s most
important accomplishment?
 What did Beck create that was the first
in the United States?
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