Table 1: Comparative table between institutionalization of education & physical education in Argentina & France.

Population Argentina France
In 1880 1.8 millions 39 millions
1880-1884 Common Education Law compulsory from 6-14 years old. Primary school compulsory from 6 to 12-13 years old.
School population 33,759 3.4 millions
Bodily education Different physical practices coexisted: gymnastic exercises, military exercises and games Military gymnastics designed by Francisco Amoros, Georges Demenij rational gymnastics and Games