How It Started: Sports

"How It Started: Sports" is part of our How It Started series. This course explores the rich history and cultural impact of several major sports, tracing their origins from ancient times to the modern era. It delves into wrestling, soccer, boxing, Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie, examining their evolution, key historical moments, and unique traditions.
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"How It Started: Sports" is an exciting installment in our How It Started series, diving into the rich and dynamic history of sports across centuries. In this 1-hour course, you’ll journey through time to discover how sports evolved from ancient traditions to the global phenomena they are today.

From the fierce competition of ancient gladiators in Roman arenas to the chivalry and spectacle of medieval jousts, and the rise of organized sports with modern professional leagues, you’ll gain a new appreciation for how games have shaped societies. The course also explores the cutting-edge world of e-sports, showcasing how technology is redefining the way we play and compete.

Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, history buff, or simply curious about how humanity’s love for competition has transformed over the ages, this course offers a fresh perspective on the enduring power of sports to unite, entertain, and inspire.

Enroll now to uncover the incredible story of how it all began—and where it’s headed next!

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Welcome!

  1. Introduction

Wrestling

  1. Introduction
  2. Wrestling in Ancient Egypt
  3. Wrestling in Ireland
  4. Wrestling and the ancient Olympic Games
  5. The Modern Olympic Games
  6. Strange But True
  7. Recap Quiz

Soccer

  1. Introduction
  2. Origins of Soccer
  3. The Transformation in the 1800s
  4. Women in Soccer
  5. Challenges in Women’s Soccer
  6. Strange But True
  7. Recap Quiz

Boxing

  1. Introduction
  2. Origins of Boxing
  3. Medieval Decline and Revival
  4. Irish Boxing
  5. Strange But True
  6. Recap Quiz

Football

  1. Introduction
  2. Caid – Mob Football
  3. Where Did Gaelic Football Come From?
  4. The GAA & The Birth of Modern Gaelic Football
  5. Gaelic Football vs. Other Football Codes
  6. Strange But True
  7. Recap Quiz

Hurling and Camogie

  1. Introduction
  2. The Legend of Cú Chulainn
  3. Ancient Hurling
  4. The Birth of Camogie
  5. A New Game for Women
  6. Hurling & Camogie Today
  7. Strange But True
  8. Recap Quiz

Final Assessment

  1. Final Assessment
  2. Completion certificate

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Duration
1 hour 15 mins
Lessons
7 Modules
Format
Video, Text
Certification
Yes
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