The Swedish system of physical education : its medical and general aspects / by Theodora Johnson.

  • Johnson, Theodora.
Date:
1897
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Credit: The Swedish system of physical education : its medical and general aspects / by Theodora Johnson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

    19/96
    Z§e of (ppjmcaf (Education. LING AND HIS THEORIES. His literary tastes and military experiences—His researches The Royal Central Institute—The Swedish system—Social position—Illegal for unqualified persons to practise—Zander— Other Institutes—Progress of the system in various countries. THE Swedish system of Physical Training represents the life work of Pehr Henrik Ling, member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Stockholm. Ling realised that the full advantage of Exercise, as a therapeutic agent, could never be obtained until a system of Physical Education should be devised which was firmly based upon scientific knowledge. He revived the philosophy of the Ancients, and once more advanced the theory that by means of exercise it should be possible to develop health and strength and beauty