Emergence of Modern Sport Flashcards
Identify 3 characteristics of 19th century ‘sport’
Played by the lower class
Violent affairs
Unwritten rules
Village v Village
Little equipment used
Played occasionally
No tactics
Force based
Why was recreation often violent?
Because society was uncivilised
Why did recreation have unwritten rules?
Because society was uneducated
Why was recreation village v village?
Because there were poor transport links
Why was little equipment used in recreation?
Because there was little disposable income
Why was popular recreation only played occasionally?
Due to a lack of leisure time
During the third stage of rationalisation, who organised sports?
NGBs, factory owners, churches
Name 3 factors that contributed to the spread and development of sport
- Transport
- The British Empire
- Churches
- The Oxbridge Melting Pot
During the 19th century , which class would amateurs be a part of?
The upper class
During the 19th century , which class would professionals be a part of?
The working class
What was the amateur ethos in the 19th century
Playing for the love of the game
What ethos was dominant amongst professionals in the 19th century?
Win at all costs
What were the initial values of the Modern Olympic Games?
Swifter; higher; stronger, sportsmanship, amateurism and friendship, education
Name 3 examples of sport being used as a political tool
- 1936 Berlin Olympics
- South Africa – Apartheid
- 1968 Olympics – Black power salute
- Mohammed Ali refusing to fight in Vietnam
- Munich 1972
- Moscow 1980 boycott/LA 1984
