From kindergarten to grade 12, one may be required to take many different types of physical education and health classes. During the first few years, they would most likely have learned some basic movements: jumping, hopping, skipping, and galloping. Over the years, they will learn to play different sports and specialize in different aspects of the sport. Today, the United States is facing an epidemic in which parents may outlive their children due to unhealthy bodies. The physical well-being of the younger generation is a hot topic in many school districts because many children are not active enough. However, physical education has not always been encouraged among children throughout history. One of the first physical education movements to hit Europe dates back to the Age of Enlightenment. This movement was driven by many different philosophers who sought more individuality and tolerance from governments and the Church. Throughout history the study of physical education has taken place, but during the Age of Enlightenment, physical education became a major study throughout Europe and its effects can still be seen today today. The Age of Enlightenment is classified as: "The process of making bright that which is dark." Many countries in Europe were plagued by unrest as many of the "old" forms of government began to lose support from citizens. At this time, many countries were experiencing economic and political changes. The feudal form of government was in great decline and part of the middle class was becoming more important to the government. world", new markets experienced spectacular growth Science was becoming a discipline in its own right and many citizens began to question ...... middle of paper ...... how much room for students. , many other institutions began to develop their own physical education courses, which encouraged the spread of physical education throughout Europe.Works CitedThe Age of Science and Enlightenment, 148Manual of Physical Education,. 128Institute of physical education, onlineManual of physical education, 130The century of science and enlightenment, 149World history of physical education, 192World history of physical education, 194World history of physical education, 194World history of physical education, 200World history of physical education, 202A history of sport and physical education until 1900A history of sport and physical education until 1900The century of science and Enlightenment, 163The century of science and of Enlightenment, 163The century of science and Enlightenment. the Lights, 163