amateurism and proffesionalism early 20th century

Question 1

who were they amateurs and why did they participate in sport

Answer 1

the middle and upper class, participated for the live and enjoyment of sport

Question 2

who were the professionals and why did they take part in sport

Answer 2

the lower and middle class, they took part to win/financial gain

Question 3

what are the 4 factors that are different between the amateurs and professionals

Answer 3

time, wealth, commitment, morality

Question 4

difference between theyre time

Answer 4

amateurs had more free time so could participate in more activity whereas the pros has less free time and less opportunities for participation

Question 5

differences between theyre money

Answer 5

amateurs had more money so a wider range of activities to participate in whereas pros has less money so access to fewer activities and were likely to participate in only one sport

Question 6

differences between theyre commitment

Answer 6

amateurs had no training/ dedication and no desire to improve whereas pros participated in training and needed to improve

Question 7

difference between theyre morality

Answer 7

amateurs had higher morality, fair play when taking part whereas pros has lower morality, gamesmanship and a must win attitude

Question 8

what are some attributes of a gentleman amateur

Answer 8

played to a high moral code, social elite(lots of time and money), upper/middle class(ex public school boys), sport was a character building exercise, ‘elite’ performers, all rounders