PPT Slide
4. In what ways can we infer that Athenian Greek sport was “antecedent” to the development of Canadian sport prior to 1900? (3 marks)
-equipment development: amentum, himantes, husplex therefore added sophistication to sport
-‘amateur’ ideal or holistic ideal of sound mind in a sound body
-facilities for sport - palaestra and gymnasia
-passion for the struggle in sport, not necessarily the victory
-excellence of competition with ancient Greek national athletic festivals