Amaturism And Professionalism Flashcards
1
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CHARACTERISTICS IF A 19th CENTURY AMATEUR
A
- gentleman amateur = no fouls committed, score an own goal is one committed
- middle + upper class
- high status
- public schools
- controlled sport
- participation more important then winning
- no money earned
- all rounder = highly regarded
- high performance levels = more time to practice
2
Q
CHARACTERISTICS OF A 19th CENTURY PROFESSIONAL
A
- workint class = state educated
- low status
- earned money= broken time
- less free time = low standard
- gamesmanship + corruptible
- excluded by middle class
- emphasis on winning
- way out of poverty
3
Q
CHARACTERISTICS OF A 19th CENTURY PROFESSIONAL
why frowned upon
A
- low social status
- unsportmanlike behaviour
- willing to do anything to win
4
Q
CHARACTERISTICS OF A 19th CENTURY PROFESSIONAL
positives
A
- upward social mobility
- earning more then at other job
5
Q
CHARACTERISTICS OF AMATURE TODAY vs 19th centuary
A
- take sport seriously and want to improve vs LOVE OF SPORT
- lower level then pros - HIGHEST LEVEL DUE TO MORE FREE TIME
- loss of control vs IN CONTROL = MIDDLE CLASS STARTED NGBS
- sport specific ( play one sport ) vs ALL ROUNDER
- sponsorship anf national lottery vs NO FINANCIAL GAIN
6
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CHARACTERISTICS OF PROFESSIONAL TODAY vs 19th centuary
A
- highly regarded vs LOWER STATUS WORKING CLASS
- olympics allowing pros to compete vs PROS BANNED = CORRUPT
- ## decided on by ability and popularity of game vs DECIDED BY SOCIAL CLASS
7
Q
similatities of 19th centuary and now professional
A
- both payed for performance
- both specific in one sport
- both have emphasis on winning = gamesmanship
