Globalisation Of Sport Flashcards
What was life like before the industrial revolution?
There wasn’t many towns, and many people lived in the countryside. Communication was poor, and only the very wealthy went to school, meaning the majority of people didn’t have an education.
People didn’t have spare time or days off often, as they worked long hours each day seven days a week due to all the jobs being agricultural based.
What were the difficulties faced when playing sports pre-industrial revolution?
Lack of free time
Lack of supplies
Little communication
Uneducated
What sports were around pre-industrial revolution?
As communication was poor, there were many variations of different sports around Britain. Many of the games were basic so everyone could understand the rules. For example mob football and real tennis.
What people participated in which sport?
Mostly men played when they would have days off for holidays and both rich and poor played sports; although there was a clear division between the two.
What is the feudal system?
It was a way of structuring society around a relationship from the holding of land in exchange for service of labour.
Define popular recreations
They were the popular sports and past-times in pre-industrial Britain.
What were the activities like in pre-industrial Britain
Aggressive Reflected a harsh society Male dominated Lots of damage to local property Regular injuries
What was Hackney Hall
It was a sport played by lower class in pre-industrial Britain where the aim was to get the strap to your teams pub.
What were sociocultural effects on sport in ore-industrial Britain?
Limited transport
Seasonal period
Uneducated
Two tier society
What were the four Cs
Cruel
Clear class divisions
Communication
Countryside
How did limited transport and communication affect sport in pre-industrial Britain
It meant the sport was specific to the community as each town didn’t discuss with the next about what rules and games they were playing
What was mob football
A game played by
Who played real tennis ?
Was mainly played by upper class and royalty as it was a complicated game which needed specific equipment
Define Patron
A member of the Gentry who looked after the lower-class performer e.g. by arranging competitions for them to participate in, putting up prize money and generally Looking after the welfare of the performer
Who was real tennis played by
It was mainly played by the upper-class members of society
What was another name for real tennis
Royal tennis or the sport of kings
Who took part in athletics
Footmen i.e. hired soldiers competed as messengers of the upper-class the speed and movement across land
Define the characteristics of popular recreation link to pre-1780 festivals
Rural location Bettings Events where local people from neighbouring villages joining in with festivals and competitions Occurred annually Rules were simple
Why were popular recreation activities band in 19 century
Violent or unruly nature Led to the damage of property Led to injury or death Linked to consumption of alcohol Involved gambling
What impact would success have for the upper-class and performer
Success in athletics men increase social status for a gentleman so the upper-class are very happy to act as patrons to the working performers
List the negative effects of rationalised sports during the first half of the 16th century
Lack of leisure time Migration of the lower class into cities Poor health Loss of rights Lack of public provisions Lack of income
Who is Doctor William Penny Brookes ?
He founded the Wenlock games in 1850
How did the lack of leisure Time affect recreational activities in pre-industrial Britain
The shit from the machine lady 12 hour working day six days a week but no working on Sunday as it was holy
How did lack of income have a negative effect on rationalise sports during the first half of the 19 century
Low wages and poverty were evident in the little spare income for leisure pursuits
