Chapter 8 Flashcards
Where did soccer originate?
England
What religious group strongly opposed the sporting events and festivities championed by the Stuart Monarchs of Scotland?
Puritans
The effect of the Puritans resulted in the Sabbath being basically for rest and worship in England until what years?
Mid-1900s
During the restoration (1600-1685) in England, what sports for the aristocracy were revived?
Tennis. Golf. Horse racing
British commoners sometimes engaged in “Blood Sports”. What were some examples?
Cock throwing (throwing missiles @ a tethered cock until it died) Bear baiting (setting dogs on a chained bear)
By 1850 in England factory workers would go to Pubs (public places which offered food, drink, companionship, and recreation). What leisure activities did they engage in?
Billiards. Quoits (like horseshoes). Darts. Bowls (similar to bowling and playing outside)
In England, between 1837 to 1901 (the Victorian Era), it was a time of morality. What leisure and sports were cut ailed during this time?
Gambling. Drinking. Blood Sports
The Presbyterian Church adopted the concept of “muscular Christianity” (a sound mind and a sound body) in which fitness of the body was held to enhance fitness of the spirit. What affect did this have?
British educators and religious leaders began to incorporate activities into their programs
What’s England’s national sport?
Cricket
What’s England’s most important sport?
Soccer
When did competitive cycling begin in France?
1880’s
How did Adolph Hitler feel about sport and physical education?
Useful to rebuild a nation and to create a potential army
How much vacation time is mandated is France and Germany?
6 weeks
Some sport has a relationship to religious ritual. Roman chariot races were related to religious ritual. In Mexico, the Aztecs of the of the 16th century had a ball game called “tlachtli” which was likened to a struggle between good and evil. What happened to the Captain of the losing team?
He was the captain
What country could be considered the mother of modern sport?
England
What country has the most TVs?
China
What country could be considered the mother of modern sport?
England
In England, class distinct in was apparent in efforts to keep commoners from playing what sports?
Golf and Bowling
Who popularized jousting and other sports during their festivals and tournaments?
The Saxons (5th Century)
When were early forms of soccer played?
The 1400s
Lower classes were banned from many leisure activities such as:
Golf. Horse Racing. Bowling
Lower class had their own activities such as:
Archery and Boxing
Constructive Leisure (Victorian Era) (3)
- Strong emphasis on morality
- Emphasized “healthy” leisure such as sports
- Activities such as drinking and gambling were frowned upon
Muscular Christianity
Fitness of the body reflected spiritual fitness
Carnivalesque
Sanctioned by the church
Contained drinking and promiscuity
Purpose of fitness in the military?
To prepare young men for war
Religious festivals are a combination of what?
Christianity and remnants of Aztec and Mayan cultures
Sports such as cricket show what?
The influence of British rule over India
In Egypt, women often had greater what?
Leisure contraints
