Development Of Athletics

Question 1

What was the Athletic Amateur Club

Answer 1

Was formed by gentlemen amateurs in 1866. 
It excluded working class and anyone who earned from running

Question 2

Were there still class divisions in athletics

Answer 2

Upper and middle class ran for enjoyment. Lower class competed

Question 3

What was the amateur athletics association

Answer 3

Est 1880
It allowed all males to compete.
A pro was anyone who ran for money

Question 4

Describe history of athletics

Answer 4

Interest in athletics rose due to London 1948 Olympics
Trust funds were made so athletes could get paid,
All payments were channeled thought the NGB.

Question 5

What were trust funds

Answer 5

A way of paying athletes
They received living expenses and rest was available when they retired
All athletes could travel the world competing for prize money and appearance money

Question 6

Describe the development of women in athletics

Answer 6

Track and field was deemed unacceptable as it was unladylike
1992- The women’s athletic association was founded but they couldn’t compete in Olympics till 1928
They couldn’t partake in events longer than 800m as they were deemed too strenuous