JAMB - Physical Education (2024 - No. 56)
Which city-state in ancient Greece was known for its militaristic approach to physical education?
Athens
Sparta
Rome
Corinth
Explanation
Sparta was renowned for its militaristic society and placed a strong emphasis on physical education as a means of training its citizens for warfare. While Athens also valued physical fitness, its approach was more balanced, incorporation intellectual and artistic pursuits alongside physical training.