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Johann Bernhard Basedow created the first physical education regime in school at least in modern times.

He was the first modern teacher of physical education.

Inspired by Basedow and Simon Pehr also taught something that resembles physical education.

Charles became the first P.E. teacher in the United States. He established an outdoor stadium at a school in Massachusetts. He also brought a gymnastics program.

In 1814 Denmark passed a bill that made Physical education a mandatory undertaking for all students.

In 1853 Boston became the first city to make physical education compulsory.

In 1866 California introduces new legislation that makes physical education mandatory in all schools. This makes California the first state in the U.S. to introduce mandatory physical education.

No Child Left Behind was a U.S. educational reform however it did not address and if anything hurt physical education in U.S. public schools.

In 2011 Obesity in the U.S. was at an all time head which has ushered in attempted reforms.

The BEH (Bureau for education of the handicapped) came into existence in the late 60's out of public law 90-170.