* 19th century: Thomas Arnold, headmaster of Rugby School, is credited with developing the first organized team sports, such as rugby and cricket.
* 20th century: Physical education becomes a compulsory part of the national curriculum in England and Wales in 1904.
Germany
* 19th century: Friedrich Jahn introduces gymnastics into German schools as a way to promote physical fitness and patriotism.
* 20th century: The Nazis use physical education as a way to indoctrinate children into their ideology.
Sweden
* 19th century: Per Henrik Ling develops a system of gymnastics called Swedish gymnastics, which emphasizes balance, coordination, and flexibility.
* 20th century: Swedish gymnastics becomes a popular form of physical education around the world.
Denmark
* 19th century: Niels Bukh develops a system of gymnastics called Danish gymnastics, which emphasizes cardiovascular fitness and strength.
* 20th century: Danish gymnastics becomes a popular form of physical education around the world.
France
* 19th century: Georges Hébert develops a system of physical education called natural movement, which emphasizes using the body's own weight for resistance.
* 20th century: Natural movement becomes a popular form of physical education around the world.
United States
* 19th century: Physical education becomes popular in the United States as a way to promote moral development and hygiene.
* 20th century: Physical education becomes a compulsory part of the national curriculum in the United States in 1918.
Canada
* 19th century: Physical education becomes popular in Canada as a way to promote fitness and national unity.
* 20th century: Physical education becomes a compulsory part of the national curriculum in Canada in 1945.
Australia
* 19th century: Physical education becomes popular in Australia as a way to promote fitness and outdoor recreation.
* 20th century: Physical education becomes a compulsory part of the national curriculum in Australia in 1955.
New Zealand
* 19th century: Physical education becomes popular in New Zealand as a way to promote fitness and indigenous culture.
* 20th century: Physical education becomes a compulsory part of the national curriculum in New Zealand in 1965.
These are just a few examples of the many countries that have contributed to the development of physical education as a discipline. Each country has its own unique history and culture, and this has led to different approaches to physical education.