influence of the church

Question 1

why did the church promote sport

Answer 1

encouraged social control (improved behaviour) through civilised activities diverting people away from less socially acceptable activities e.g drinking, gambiling

Question 2

what did the church do to promote sport

Answer 2

approval and active involvement of the clergy gave encoruagment for working classes to participate

organised teams, set up clubs and compeititons

porvided facilities e.g church halls