Which are the correct statements related to the later Athenian period?

(A) This period rise the intellectualism 

(B) This period is also termed as age of transition 

(C) Isthmian games were started in this era

(D) The individual well being and healthy habit formation was the aim of Physical Education.

(E) The Palestra and didascaleum enhanced the significance and popularity 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 

Concept:

History of Physical Education by Stages:

• Greece
  • Homeric period
  • Spartan Period
  • Early Athenian period.
  • Later Athenian period, etc
• Rome.
• Germany
• Sweden
• Denmark

Explanation:

Later Athenian period:

• It was the golden period of greek history.
• It was also called the age of transition and intellectualism.
• This period was known as the period of Philosophies,
• Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were from this period.
• Hippocrates was started during this period for the medical society.
• The aim of physical education was the health and well-being(wellness) of the people.

Thus, option 4(A, B, and D only) is the correct answer.

Additional Information:

 Early Athenian Period:

• Athenians were of democratic thought.
• After 7 years boys entered Palestra.
• Palestra was a school for wrestling, boxing, and gymnastics.
• Didascaleum was a music school.
• Physical Education teachers were called Paidotribes.
• The 4 national athletics contests are called Pan-Hellenic games.​
  • Olympic games: In honor of God Zeus.
  • Pythian Games: In honor of God Apollo
  • Isthmian Games: In honor of God Poseidon
  • Nemean Games: In honor of God Zeus.