A Strong Influence on Fitness Programs in Schools Between the Civil

question 4

Multiple Choice

A strong influence on fitness programs in schools between the Civil War and World War I was

• A) the development of Olympic athletes.
• B) war or the threat of war.
• C) the obesity epidemic.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Tendon

A band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone, facilitating movement by transmitting forces.

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, ear, and nose, that provides support and reduces friction.

Deltoid

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that is responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Abducts

Refers to the movement of a body part away from the central axis or midline of the body.