The Handbook of School-Gymnastics of the Swedish System is a comprehensive guide to gymnastics for schools, written by Nils Posse and originally published in 1892. The book includes one hundred consecutive tables of exercises, each with detailed instructions and illustrations, as well as an appendix of classified lists of movements. The Swedish System of gymnastics, also known as the Ling System, was developed by Per Henrik Ling in the early 19th century and emphasized the use of natural movements and exercises to improve physical fitness and health. Posse, a Swedish-American gymnastics instructor, was a proponent of the Swedish System and sought to promote its use in American schools. The Handbook of School-Gymnastics of the Swedish System is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of physical education and the development of gymnastics as a discipline.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Handbook Of School-Gymnastics Of The Swedish System
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The Handbook of School-Gymnastics of the Swedish System is a comprehensive guide to gymnastics for schools, written by Nils Posse and originally published in 1892. The book includes one hundred consecutive tables of exercises, each with detailed instructions and illustrations, as well as an appendix of classified lists of movements. The Swedish System of gymnastics, also known as the Ling System, was developed by Per Henrik Ling in the early 19th century and emphasized the use of natural movements and exercises to improve physical fitness and health. Posse, a Swedish-American gymnastics instructor, was a proponent of the Swedish System and sought to promote its use in American schools. The Handbook of School-Gymnastics of the Swedish System is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of physical education and the development of gymnastics as a discipline.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and...
This handbook presents a series of exercises and drills designed to promote strength, agility, and flexibility in the human body. Per Henrik Ling's system of Swedish Gymnastics emphasizes natural...
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and...
Originally published in 1891, this pioneering study of Swedish gymnastics provides a detailed history and analysis of a revolutionary approach to physical education. Written by Theodore Hough, a...
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