20th century Flashcards
WC in participation of sports?
Pub centre of activity / less free time
WC stands for Working Class
Which sports are categorized as WC?
- Horse racing
- Boxing
These sports are typically associated with the working class.
Which sport is identified as both WC and MC?
Cricket
Cricket has elements that appeal to both working and middle classes.
What was the gender participation trend in sports?
Participation low at beginning / male dominated / limited spectatorship
Traditional female activities included dance and gymnastics.
What impact did law and order have on sports?
- Written codes
- Cruel sports disappeared
- More sophisticated equipment
- Professional teams formed
- NGBs overseeing rules
- International bodies e.g. FIFA
National Governing Bodies (NGBs) are crucial for regulating sports.
What did the Butler Act of 1944 mandate regarding education?
All education authorities must offer physical education/sport
This act aimed to standardize education across the UK.
What types of schools did sports?
- Grammar schools
- 2nd modern schools
- 2nd technical schools
Grammar schools often copied private schools in their approach.
How did leisure time influence sports participation?
Gradual increase in leisure time – men played and watched sports
Increased leisure time allowed more people to engage in sports activities.
What improvements were made to sports facilities?
Facilities improved – town/city sports complexes
The development of sports complexes increased accessibility.
How did money affect pub games
pub games flourished with more spare money
Increased disposable income led to greater participation and support for pub games.
What changes in transport facilitated sports spectating?
More:
-Public transport available
-Private transport (car/train/bus)
Enhanced transport options encouraged travel for sports events.
Fill in the blank: The increase in _______ per family led to increased participation and spectating in sports.
Cars
More cars allowed families to travel to sports events.
Grammer schools
-Selective on academic ability
-More funding from gov
-Often linked to middle class
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Secondary Modern Schools
-Non selective
-Less funding
-Often linked to working class
Secondary Technical Schools
-More technical and vocational areas e.g physics, maths
