PAPER 3 - Sport in the 20th + 21st century Flashcards
7 social factors shaping sport in 21st Century
Gender
Law + Order
Transport
Availability of Time + Money
Education
Class
Define Social Mobility
Class is no longer defined from birth
3 characteristics of 21st century sport
- Technological Advances
- Sport = Multi-million pound business
- Legislations cover sport-related issues
Effect of class on 20th Century Sport
- Pub = centre of sport for WC
- WC + MC competed side by side
E.G. Cricket
Effect of Gender on 20th Century Sport
- Skilled men watched pro sport + few MC women
- Physical rec. dropped for women
Effect of Law + Order on 20th Century Sport
- Sports Press developed
- Pro teams for football, cricket + rugby
Effect of Education on 20th Century Sport
- Range of Secondary sports teams
- Grammar Schools run competitive major sports teams
Effect of Time + Money on 20th Century Sport
- Due to increase, men watched + played more
- Water Polo in public baths
Effect of Transport on 20th Century Sport
- Large crowds at 1948 Olympics rejuvenated tourism + economy
- International comp. via travel = Shop Windows
7 contemporary factors shaping 21st century sport
- Class
- Amateurism + Professionalism
- Gender
- Law + Order
- Education
- Time, Money + Transport
- Globalisation
Effect of Class on 21st Century Sport
- Social Mobility
- 16+ participation greater in higher socio-economic groups
Effect of Amateurism + Professionalism on 21st Century Sport
- Football pros are MC
- Rugby has range of pros from diff. backgrounds
Effect of Gender on 21st Century Sport
- Still more men participating + watching
- Football + rugby growing in women participation
Effect of Law + Order on 21st Century Sport
- Specific + sophisticated legislation
- Banning orders prevent int. travel by fans
Effect of Education on 21st Century Sport
- Mandatory education from 5-16
- Technical qualifications available in PE