Industrial revolution Flashcards
key negative impacts of the industrial revolutions on sport
- lack of space
- large working-class populations
- loss of traditional sports
- change in working conditions
features of lack of space
- purpose built facilities had to be created as space was to be at a premium
features of large working class population
- the large population meant that not everyone could play
- allowed for spectating
- games could occur in stadia
features of loss of traditional sports
- less space
- people from different villages came together so specific sports from villages were lost
- sport became more civilised
features of change in working conditions
- workers were exploited for their working hours
- physical conditions were terrible
- living conditions also became terrible as there was limited space
- disease was rife
influences of the industrial revolution
- urbanisation
- leisure time
- income
- health
- laws
- public provisions
what were the positive effects of the industrial revolution
- health and hygiene
- increase in wages (Factory Act)
- NEW middle class
- the value of athleticism
- industrial patronage
- transport
- communication
how did health and hygiene change
- 1875 Public Health Act
- the act allows councils to clear up slums and build better homes with more space
- public baths were made
positive impacts of the improvements of health and hygiene
- formation of public health care protected people from risks of disease
- reduced the number of diseases meaning more people could get involved in sport
how did wages increase
Factory Act 1833 - regulated the employment of children and restricted working hours
Factory Act 1847 - restricted working hours of women and young people
what was the positive impact of increased wages
- made society more balanced and controlled
- WC people had more time to be involved in physical activity
what changed when the new middle class was created
- gave a rise to a new middle class of industrialist and professionals who lived in much better conditions
- became a 3 TIERED SOCIETY
- lots of them went to public schools
what was the positive effect of the new middle class
- improved quality of life for those in the middle class
- this changed the way of playing and behaving in sport as it became acceptable and respectable to have a high moral code
what is a broken time payment
the lower class were paid in order to miss work to play sport
how did the values of athleticism changed
- created opportunities for organised sports and recreational activities
- less violence
- sport was described as ‘physical endeavour with moral integrity’
