Australia Flashcards
How does colonialism influence Australian culture
Education- sports afternoons and colours in the British tradition
Sports and games adapted from England- rivalry between England and Australia
Government- constitutional monarchy
Judicial system- Australia common law based on English common law
What are colonials?
When a dominant country takes over and rules a less dominant country and imposed its ways of life including sports
What is bush culture?
The individual pioneering spirit, ruggedness and stamina of early settlers which suits sports today
What is the white Australian policy?
The laws and policies that restricted non-White immigration from 1901-1973
Development of sport in colonial Australia
Sport was an aspect of the cultural power through which the British empire imposed and maintained itself rather more easily than would have been possible by using military force
Embraced the English pattern of team games and worthwhile individual pursuits
The nature of sport in Australia
High status a national preoccupation
Helped to shape identity of this new country
Used to promote a sense of love and pride (patriotism)
90% participate
Front page news
Accounts for 15% TV time
Passion
Influence of British colonialism, adopting British sports
What is the Australian institute of sport?
Leads the development of elite sport and is widely acknowledged in Australia and internally as a world best practice model for elected athlete development
Social and cultural reasons for sport being so popular and having such a high status
Golden triangle Traditional or sporting success Bush culture Space and resources Government and politics, Nation building High status of PE in schools Equality Favourable climate Fashion BAHL
What is colonialism?
When a more dominant country takes over and rules a less dominant country and imposed its way of life including sports and games
