Peter Lesgaft
Peter Lesgaft
Peter Lesgaft (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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Etymology
The name "Peter" is of Greek origin, meaning "rock". The surname "Lesgaft" is of unknown origin.
Biography
Peter Lesgaft was born on September 18, 1837, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He studied at the Medical-Surgical Academy in Saint Petersburg, where he developed an interest in anatomy and physiology. After graduating, Lesgaft worked as a surgeon in the Russian army during the Crimean War.
In 1861, he was appointed as a professor at the Medical-Surgical Academy, where he began his work on the development of a system of physical education. Lesgaft believed that physical education should be an integral part of general education and should be based on the principles of anatomy and physiology.
In 1867, Lesgaft founded the Institute of Physical Education in Saint Petersburg, which became the first institution in Russia dedicated to the training of physical education teachers. The institute's curriculum was based on Lesgaft's principles of physical education, which emphasized the development of physical strength, agility, and endurance, as well as the promotion of health and well-being.
Legacy
Peter Lesgaft's work has had a profound impact on the field of physical education in Russia and worldwide. His principles of physical education have been incorporated into the curricula of many educational institutions, and his methods of sports training have been adopted by many athletes and coaches.
In recognition of his contributions, the Institute of Physical Education in Saint Petersburg was renamed the Peter Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health in his honor.
Related Terms
- Physical Education
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Medical-Surgical Academy
- Crimean War
- Institute of Physical Education
- Peter Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Peter Lesgaft
- Wikipedia's article - Peter Lesgaft
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski