Emergence and Evolution of Modern Sport 1 Flashcards
what are the social and cultural characteristics?
gender, class, time, money, education, law and order and transport
what was social class like pre industrial revolution? how did this affect sport?
there were only two classes, upper and working/lower. sports where divided into ones each class played and did not mix together
what was gender like pre industrial revolution? how did this affect sport?
society was male dominated.
women didn’t play any sport as they didn’t need to
what was law & order like in pre industrial britain? how did this affect sport?
there was no police force and it was uncivilised.
sports was cruel and violent eg wrestling (for lower class)
what was education like in pre industrial britain? how did this affect sport?
upper class where educated/literate but lower class where not. sport had simple or unwritten rules (for lower class)
what was availability of time like in pre industrial britain? how did this affect sports?
upper class had free time but lower class did not due to having to work on their farms. often sports was annual
what was availability of money like in pre industrial britain? how did this affect sport?
upper class where rich and lower class where poor. upper class would gamble on working class games
what was transport like in pre industrial britain? how did the affect sport?
upper class had horses and carriages but lower class had to travel on foot. meant sports had to be local
who is an amateur in sport?
a person who takes part in sport for the sport/enjoyment and does not get paid for anything
what is popular recreation?
activities prior to the industrial revolution which reflected the violent lifestyle of the population
what is rational recreation?
recreation following the industrial revolution which is more refined than popular recreation and was implemented by the middle class
who is a professional in sports?
a person who plays sports and is payed, this being their man source of income
what was established in 1829
police force
gender in post industrial revolution
still male dominated but lawn tennis was available for women
class in post industrial britain
working class where now payed to play sports (professionals) and the middle class evolved
law&order in post industrial britain
police force emerged therefore more rules and laws were established and now there was less wagering
education in post industrial britain
the education system came around (1870) and everyone could access an education, NGBs were established
time in post industrial britain
matches started every saturday and wednesday (for shop owners) evening
money in post industrial britain
everyone had more money and worked, one week payed holiday came around and gambling stopped
transport in post industrial britain
the railway emerged allowing teams to travel, the spectators to travel, league and cups were established
what is the cult of athleticism
the craze for playing team games
