PEHR HENRIK LING

Early life

• Pehr Henrik Ling was born in Sweden on November 15, 1776.
• He was born a son of a minister.
• great-great grandson of the famous Swedish scientist Olof Rudbeck.
• He studied theology at Lund University in 1793.
• He then transfered to Uppsala University and completed his degree in 1797

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Elaborated a system of gymnastics:
• 1)Pedagogical 2)Medical 3)military, and 4) asthetic.
• Invented wall bars, beams, and the box horse.
• He was a pioneer of teaching physical education in sweden
• He founded a teacher training center in stockholm.

LEGACy

• Known as the prime developer of natural gymnastics.
• Was also known as "the father of the swedish massage".
• Pehr Henrick Ling died on May 3, 1839

THE GREEK INFLUENCE ON SPORTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Only the Greek male citizens were allowed the oppurtunity to receive this education.
• The two main elements in the physical education of greek boys was gymnastics and music.
• Their health classes normally took place inside their temples.
• Their gymnasium, which waslocated normally outside, is where the males recieved their physical training.
• Males were encouraged to become athletes and to compete in sports that made up the Greek sporting calendar.