Amateurism Flashcards
1
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what is an amateur
A
takes part in an activity as a hobby rather than for financial gain
2
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what is a professional
A
someone who receives direct payment for their participation
3
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what was a working class professional
A
a man who was paid to have time off work to play sport
4
Q
what are the amateur values
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- manliness, striving for physical endeavour
- appreciating the value of health and fitness
- appreciating the value of rule-regulated activity
- high moral integrity
5
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characteristics of a gentleman amateur
A
- a respected member of society with a public school background
- belonging to the social elite
- having wealth and lots of free time for sport
- participation was character building exercise and training was frowned upon
- played sport to high moral code
- a referee was deemed unnecessary as they thought they could govern themselves
6
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what were the positive impacts if amateurism
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- amateurs held a higher status in society and sport than professionals
- code of amateurism was based on playing by the rules
- good code of ethics
- belonged to the social elite
- participation in sport was more important than winning
7
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what was character building exercise
A
taking part and playing in sport more important than winning
8
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what was an all rounder
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someone who played multiple sports and was naturally good at them -high regard by the amateurs
9
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early 20th century amateurs characteristics
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- held a high status in sport and society
- middle and upper class control sport
- high moral code
- top performers would be upper and middle class
10
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modern day amateur characteristics
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- some receives finance
- performance at the top level in most sports is open to all
- blurring of distinction between amateurs and professionals
- not all high level performers are professional
- low status
