!!!Gaulhofer, Karl

b. Feldbach (Styria), Nov. 13, 1885, 
d. Amsterdam (Netherlands), Oct. 28, 1941, educational theorist. 
Physical education expert, from 1919-1932 advisor on physical 
education in the Austrian Ministry of Education, advocated a holistic 
approach towards physical education, with M.  Streicher co-wrote the 
work "Natuerliches Turnen" which attracted international attention, 
brought about the reform of physical education teacher training at 
Austrian universities, as well as the reform of physical education in 
schools and sports clubs; from 1932 onwards rector of the Academy of 
Physical Education in Amsterdam.

!Works
Natuerliches Turnen, 3 vols., 1930-1942 (with M. Streicher); 
System des Schulturnens, publ. by H. Groll, 1966.

!Literature
H. Andrecs (ed.), Erbe und Auftrag, 1985; W. Rechberger, 
K. G. Historisch-biographische Untersuchungen zu Leben und Werk 
des oesterreichischen Schulturnreformers, 1999.



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