Amateurism and Professionalism

Question 1

What is an amateur?

Answer 1

A person who plays sport for the love of it and receives no financial gain

Question 2

What is a professional?

Answer 2

A person who plays sport for financial gain

Question 3

Characteristics of an amateur

Answer 3

Appreciate the value of health and fitness
Appreciate values of a rule regulated activity
High moral integrity
Sport seen as character building exercise
Training frowned upon
Played by upper/ middle class

Question 4

Characteristics of a professional

Answer 4

All classes can compete
Committed to training
Winning is important
People respected for talents and efforts

Question 5

Characteristics of a modern day amateur

Answer 5

Lower status
Some high level performers still not professional e.g. gymnasts
Less likelihood of exclusions
Some receive income to pay for training expenses