Resumen

DIAZ BOLANOS, Ronald E.. “Quiero que la gimnástica tome bastante incremento”: los orígenes de la gimnasia como actividad física  en Costa Rica (1855-1949). Diálogos rev. electr. hist [online]. 2011, vol.12, n.1, pp. 01-33. ISSN 1409-469X.

The article analyzes the historical processes leading to the development of gymnastics in Costa Rica as physical activity since the mid-nineteenth century until the 1940’s. The research points out the role of gymnastics in the curriculum of secondary schools and the creation of private groups that

Palabras llave : Sport; gymnastic; physical.