Influence Of Public Schools In Post Industrial Flashcards
Background of public schools in post industrial
Many sons of upper and middle class went to exclusive and expensive public schools
At the beginning of the 19th century sport major feature of public schools
Due to boys having free time after lessons a great deal of disorder existed such as bullying hunting shooting
Fagging system younger boys being used as servants by the older ones
Thomas Arnold headmaster of rugby school instrumental in reform and initially sport after school was a way to occupy the boys and keep them out of trouble
Developed into method of what was describing as muscularly Christianity or linking sport to being a Christian gentleman
How public schools helped to grow and organise games
Concept of houses set up in which boys were played, caused regular house matches to take place. Staff became involved
Public schools had lots of money from fees paid by parents to attend. Afford good facilities equipment and coaches
Boarded so lots of free time
Played prestigious matches against teams such as MCC
Both factors made sport more significant and raised standard
Rules had to be standardised as not everyone local
Inter house and inter school matches
Cult of athleticism
Craze for playing team games
Developed from popularity of sport
Nature of cult of athleticism
To play with physical endeavour and moral integrity. Encouraged effort over winning and to play with fair play and sportsmanship
How public schools spread games and games ethic
Ex public schoolboys often influential position as
To university
Establishing NGBs as officers eg FA 1863 to codify and organise sport they enjoyed
Workforce as factory owners or industrialists
Legislation as politicians eg Pe made part of curriculum
Round the world as army officers
Old school as teachers
Youth clubs as vicars/priests
As powerful community members
Parents
