21st Century Flashcards
What types of sport did the upper class play
polo
what type of sports did the middle class play
golf
what type of sports did the lower class play
football
How did class affect sport
Certain sports were still dictated by class
people are able to change class
sport is a vehicle for helping
achieve social mobility
More Lower class people dropped out of sport
sports such as rugby were more inclusive
Most Olympic athletes were middle class
what was percentage the paerticpation of sports in men compared to women
51% of men
36& of women
How did elite female sport improve
Role models
Professionalism
increased coverage
How did gender affect sport
Participation increased due to the amount of successful role models
Female spectorism increased
Female intrest in fitness socially accepted
Female memberships at gym and lesuire centres at an all time high
More females involved in the media
What is legistlation
Series of laws passed by the government that look after the wellfair of players and spectators
How did Law and Order affect sport
Officials could be prosecuted for their lack of duty of care
Performers could be sued for actions within sport
Hooliganism was cracked down by the use of cctv
Drugs in sport outlawed
Eqaulity act 2010 outlawing discrimination
How did law and order impact sport
Sport is safer
Sport is more equal
Sport is more fairer
Sport is less violent
How did Eduction affect sport
Fixtures allowed people to be competitive
Extracuricular activities gave oppurtinity to learn new skills
Scholorships lead to a higher education
Variety of sports, will find a sport they like
Free paying schools traditionally offer more oppurtunities
How did money impact sport
People earned more due to minimum wage
Global recession
Flexible working hours- more free time
Gradual decline in participation due to technology
How did transport affect sport
could travel to fixtures
TFL
Cheaper air travel
what impacts did transport have on sport
Regular fixtures
increased national events
increased spectatorism
increase in regular international events
