Movements and Exercises for Teachers, 1888

Item Information

Title:
Movements and Exercises for Teachers, 1888
Description:
This document is a collection of exercises written by Robert J. Roberts for physical education teachers. Also included is a one page introduction by L.C. Havener.
Creator:
Roberts, Robert J.
Contributor:
Havener, L.C.
Date:
1888
Format:
Documents
Location:
Springfield College Archives and Special Collections
Collection (local):
College Archives Digital Collections
Series:
Rare Books Collection > https://springfieldcollege.on.worldcat.org/oclc/31398982
Subjects:
Springfield College--Faculty
Young Men's Christian Association of North America
School for Christian Workers (Springfield, Mass.)
Springfield College
Roberts, Robert J.
Physical education
Physical fitness
Books
Places:
Massachusetts > Hampden (county) > Springfield
Extent:
28 Pages
Link to Item:
https://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/17855
Terms of Use:
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Publisher:
Press of Sanford and Davis
Language:
English
Notes:
Roberts is credited with creating the term “bodybuilding.” He became a pioneer of physical training by experimenting on himself. Because of his clearly defined physique, Roberts was often a model for artists and sculptors. In 1887, Roberts headed to the School for Christian Workers, now Springfield College, in Springfield, Mass. to run the floor work in the gymnasium. He left at the conclusion of the 1888-89 school year and took a temporary position in Utica, NY before settling in Boston as the director of the gymnasium at the Boston YMCA.
This document contains 28 total pages from cover to cover which includes a one page introduction by L.C. Havener and 20 pages containing exercises by Robert J. Roberts.
Identifier:
roberts-r-measurements-for-teachers
roberts-r-measurements-for-teachers-1888