20th Century Flashcards
What impact did class have on sport
upper class were subject to amateur games
Lower class were subject to professional games
Certain sports embraced both classes
Introduction of public spaces allowed the lower class to partcipate in upper class sport
Upperclass had more available freetime and income
What impact did gender have on sport
Females role was to be a house wife
Females seen as the weaker sex
Limited coverage of female sport
Women could partipate in olympics
Sport seen as dangerous to child bearing
What impact did Law and Order have on sport
Gambling was more controlled
NGBs created a civilised envirnment
Fixed number on teams
Cruel and Violent sport marginalised
Police presence at stadiums
How did education affect sport
PE was mandatory
Schools must have outdoor and indoor space for sport
Extra curicular activites mandatory
Allowed for a wider range of sport
The type of school you went to dictated which sport you played
What was the Butler Education Act
That the local auhtority had a duty to provide education in every area to continue towards the spiritual mental and physical development of the community
How did transport impact sport
Development of the car
Development of planes
People becoming less active
Increased compeition fixtures leauges
How did Time and Money affect sport
Increased disposoable income
increased leisure time
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