James G. Thompson
Ph.D., 1971, Sport History, Penn State
Professor Emeritus of Exercise and Sport Science
Contact Information
271C Recreation Building
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-6728
Fax: (814) 863-7360
jgt1@psu.edu
Research Interests
Ancient Greek history, including the Aegean Bronze Age through the Classical period (ca 3000-323 B.C.). Specific research has focused on physical education as an important aspect of ancient Greek education. Additional areas of interest include Minoan bull-vaulting, the Panhellenic Games of ancient Greece, and athletic interaction with politics.
Selected Publications
Thompson, J.G. (1994). The Agora: An ancient sports center. Journal of Sport History.
Thompson, J.G. (1995). Was bull vaulting possible at Gournia? Archaeological News.
Thompson, J.G. (1997). Odyssey 8: Fitzgeralds's faux pas and athletics. Aethlon: Journal of Sport Literature.