Q1 -- The November 27, 1885 meeting, that brought professionals in the field of physical education together was called by:

B Wm. G. Anderson, M.D.

Despite advocating Swedish gymnastics, Dr. Anderson questioned the health benefits of breathing exercises and slow leg work.

Source: Van Dalen, D. B., & Bennet B. L. (1971). A world history of physical education (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. (p. 395)

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