In 1973, Edson Arantes, aka Pelé, took a test to obtain his Physical Education diploma.
- Essay written and signed by Pelé at the Faculty of Physical Education in Santos.
- One page, front and back.
- In Portuguese.
- 22.2 cm x 32 cm.
- Santos, November 12, 1973.
- Fragile paper, with fold marks, some defects on the edge, but in good general condition of conservation.
- Unique piece.
Front
1a. What are the ecological factors that can influence recreation?
2a. What human geographic factors influence recreational activities?
3a. How many categories is the social group divided into?
4a. Name 3 important factors for a good pastime.
5a. What are the basic elements for recreation?
Answers
1a. Ecological factors that can influence recreation are: air pollution, water pollution, visual pollution, etc. Population density, large and small concentrations, emigration, tourism, population composition, age, sex and race, etc. Population increase.
2nd. Influences can be from [?], plateaus, mountains, desert, forests, glaciers.
3a. The social group is divided into 3 categories: primary, secondary and intermediate.
Primary: schools, churches, etc.
Secondary: television, cinema.
Verse
newspapers and magazines. Indirect influences.
Intermediaries: direct and indirect, influences.
4a. A good hobby should be [?] that which [?] satisfies the social need of the group. A good hobby should be an activity of fun and pleasure and a good hobby should be practical and indefinite.
5a. The basic elements for recreation are: water, earth, air and fire.
Edson Arantes
Pelé (born in 1940) is undoubtedly the most famous and respected football player of all time, even among other players who have made history. In his career, he scored a total of 1,281 goals in 1,363 matches, a number that made him the greatest goalscorer in the history of football.
At the age of 15, he began playing for Santos FC. At 16, he was called up to the national team. At 17, he won his first FIFA World Cup, winning three cups in total, a unique record in the history of football.
In 1973, during his last year at Santos, Pelé graduated in Physical Education. In this test given by Professor Jarbas, the player - already world famous - answered five questions about the concept of "recreation". A month later, Pelé participated in Garrincha's jubilee, one last time together on a field, at Maracanã, in front of more than 150 thousand fans. Shortly after, he also retired for the first time, before returning to the United States, with the New York Cosmos.
This handwritten and completely unpublished essay presents Pelé as a student, something little known to the public and fans. An unmissable document for any collector who is a fan of the King.
