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What does athlos mean? ›

The Greek word athlos means "contest or trial", so to be an athlete you had to compete in physical contests. The ancient Greek pentathlon tested warriors' skills in sprinting, long jumping, javelin throwing, discus throwing, and wrestling, none of which are part of today's Olympic pentathlon.

The mission of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is to provide high quality educational opportunities for the whole child built on the three foundational pillars of Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character.

Opened for 2014-2015 school year.

Most likely, the term "athlete" comes from the Greek root "athlos" which means achievement, and therefore it is related to perform exceedingly well and, as previously discussed, not necessarily linked to health.

The word "athletic" is derived from the Ancient Greek: άθλος (athlos) meaning "contest."

A team charter outlines what your team stands for and how they operate. By creating a document of shared goals, strategies, and processes, your team can start every project on a united front. Learn how to create a team charter so you can establish a shared vision and source of truth for your team.

The central mission of the Dream Academy is to inspire, engage, and empower high school students to strive for higher education while becoming active participants and servant leaders in their community.

The aspirational part of the charter is the mission statement and the vision. But it's just as crucial to measure your progress toward your goals. Your charter should lay out the internal checks and balances that will ensure you're reviewing everyone's progress.

The nation's first charter school—City Academy—opened in St. Paul in the fall of 1992. A dozen years later, Minnesota has 88 charter schools in operation, with as many as 40 more expected to open in the next two years.

Founded in 1985 by Dr. Milton Byrd, Charter College is a private, independent institution of higher education, offering certificate and degree programs. For more than 35 years, we have remained true to our core mission to provide students with real-world skills that they can put to immediate use in the job market.

Who invented charter schools? ›

The original concept of the “сharter school” first originated in the 1970s by a New England educator by the name of Ray Budde. His idea was for groups of teachers to set up contracts or “charters” with their local school board to discover new approaches and ideas in the field of education.

“Athlete” comes from the Greek word “athlētēs”, and means exactly what it does today - a participant of a sports competition.

αθλητισμός {m} sport (also: sports)

Agon (Greek ἀγών) is a Greek term for a conflict, struggle or contest.

Agon comes from the Greek word agōn, which is translated with a number of meanings, among them "contest," "competition at games," and "gathering." In ancient Greece, agons (the word is also pluralized in English as agones) were contests held during public festivals.