19th Century Sport

Question 1

What are the 5 key characteristics of rational recreation

Answer 1

Rules and regulations 
Regular 
Roles and responsibility 
Regional 
Respectable

Question 2

What things did public schools boys go on to do that helped spread sport

Answer 2

Army officers 
Church- priests 
Teachers
Industry leaders- industrialists 
Politicians 
Social reformers- aim to better conditions for lower classes

Question 3

What links the 19th century public school sport an d the Olympics

Answer 3

Sportsmanship and fair play 
Athleticism 
Taking part more important than winning 
No prize money 
Self discipline 
Natural ability- no drugs

Question 4

What are the characteristics of mob games

Answer 4

Played by working classes only 
Violent 
No written rules 
No fixed numbers time limits or boundaries 
Irregular fixtures 
Gambling and drinking