1. By Evan Ewing
Charles Beck

2. General Facts Historical Time Period: The western frontier expansion
Lived from
Studied at the University of Berlin
Got Ph.D. from the University of Tubingen

3. 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

4. Interesting Facts Became a teacher of literature at Harvard University
Established 1st gymnasium in the US
His gymnasium hosted the 1st school gymnastics program in the country

5. Philosophy Beck believed in the gymnastic philosophy
The gymnastic philosophy basically says that a strong state could only develop from the education students get from participating in gymnastics

6. Philosophy Continued
I agree in the sense that it could help students become more well rounded, and stay out of trouble
I don’t think that it is the only way to develop a strong state, but I do think that it would help.

7. Sources http://www.bing.com/images
Introduction to Physical Education Fitness and Sport/ Daryl Siedentop. – 7th ed.

8. 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?