In my grade 12 exercise science class, I got a piece of homework to look up what the “Turnverein system” is. After searching on google, and finding very little, I’m turning to T-Nation . Do any of you know what this system is? Beyond the fact that it’s German, I don’t know much more.
Thanks for your help!
Hi, this is an interesting topic, as it combines sports with history and politics. The central historic figure to look for is “Turnvater” Jahn, who founded the “Turnverein” movement. Here the few English links that I could find on him. Cannot guarantee for their quality, but they might lead you to more profound information.
http://www.gymmedia.com/jahn/e_index.htm
http://library.thinkquest.org/10388/spare_g.htm
http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/kade/merrill/lesson14.html
http://pages.zdnet.com/vfl99/id5.html
http://personal.ecu.edu/estesst/2323/Readings/historyreadings.html
The Turnverein movement is still pretty much alive, check anything on the “Deutsche Sportbund”.
There is an awful lot of literature and links in German, but that won’t help, I guess.
Good luck,
Makkun
Thanks a million, Makkun!
I found this one particulary helpful:
http://pages.zdnet.com/vfl99/id5.html