3.1 Sport and Society (Emergence and Evolution of Modern Sport)

Question 1

Social

Answer 1

Our community, in this context

Question 2

Cultural

Answer 2

The set of beliefs and customs that leads us to behave in a particular way within our community

Question 3

Social class

Answer 3

A group defined by their status within a community or population. The class is defined by economic success, as well as family background

Question 4

Pedestrianism

Answer 4

A form of nineteenth-century competitive walking

Question 5

Amateur

Answer 5

A person who competes in sports activities but does not receive monetary reward for participating

Question 6

Professional

Answer 6

A person who competes in sports activities and earns an income by participating

Question 7

Public school

Answer 7

A place of education of old standing which the sons of gentlemen traditionally attended in large numbers and continue to attend from 8-18 years of age

Question 8

Athleticism

Answer 8

A combination of physical endeavour, or trying hard, and moral integrity, or being honourable, truthful and showing good sportsmanship