Physical culture
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Physical culture, also known as body culture, is a health and strength training movement that originated during the 19th century in Germany, the UK and the US.
Women's class at the Bjelke-Petersen School of Physical Culture in Sydney, c. 1934
Langridge School of Physical Culture, Sydney, 6 September 1934
Physical education
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Physical education is an academic subject taught in schools worldwide, encompassing primary, secondary, and sometimes tertiary education. It is often referred to as Phys. Ed. or PE, and in the United
Physical culture
…after 1848 introduced a physical culture system based on gymnastics that became popular, especially in colleges. Many local Turner clubs introduced physical education (PE) in the form of 'German gymnastics' into American colleges and public schools. The perception of Turner as 'non-American' prevented the 'German…
Physical education equipment in Calhan, Colorado
Children using a parachute during a physical education lesson
Young Portuguese children participating in a school race
Some countries include martial arts training in school as part of physical education class. These Filipino children are practicing karate.