3.1 emergence of globalisation of sport Flashcards
What were the conditions of pre industrial Britain
- harsh working conditions
- lack of hygiene
- social classes
- lack of communications
- limited transport
What are the 4 C’s
Cruel
Clear class division
Countryside
Communications
Define feudal system
A way of structuring society around a relationship derived from holding land in exchange for service of labour
Define popular recreations
The sports and pastimes of people in pre-industrial Britain
What were activities like in pre-industrial Britain?
Male dominated
Aggressive
Lots of injuries
Damage to property
Reflected a harsh society
What are examples of popular recreations (3)
Mob football
Real tennis
Athletics
Who was mob football played by ?
The lower class peasants
Where was mob football played?
Played in villages or fields
Very localised
When was mob football played ?
Played on festivals and holy days due to the lack of leisure time
What was mob football played with?
Natural resources
E.g. using a pigs bladder instead of a leather football
What was mob football like ?
Male dominated
Very violent
Disorganised
Reflected an unruly society
Define patron
Member of the gentry who looked after the working class performers
Who played real tennis ?
Was played by upper class men
How was real tennis played ?
High moral code
Civilised
Respect
When was real tennis played ?
Because the upper class had lots of free time, it was played often.
What was real tennis played with ?
Played with good facilities and equipment