Popular Recreation Flashcards
Characteristics (9)
and Sociocultural factors
Local- Lack of transport
Rural- Farming
Occasional- Little free time
Occupational- Paid to play/ sport became pastime
Wagering- Rags to riches
Courtly/Popular- Feudal society/ LC work for UC
Natural/Simple- No purpose built facilities
Simple/Unwritten rules- Illiterate
Cruel/Violent- Reflect harsh lifestyle
Characteristics (9) Sociocultural factors and Critical Evaluations
Local- Lack of transport BUT… uc had time/£ to travel
Rural- Farming BUT… market towns
Occasional- Little free time BUT… uc had free time
Occupational- Paid to play/ sport became pastime BUT… Cricket isn’t similar to farming yet farmers played
Wagering- Rags to riches BUT… not £ for bathing
Courtly/Popular- Feudal society/ LC work for UC BUT… both play cricket just different roles
Natural/Simple- No purpose built facilities BUT… Real tennis had purpose built facilities
Simple/Unwritten rules- Illiterate BUT… Real tennis had detailed rules
Cruel/Violent- Reflect harsh lifestyle BUT… Pedestrianism/bathing wasn’t violent
Which recreations increased Skill and Health of UC?
Which recreations increased Skill and Health of LC?
Bathing
Cricket
Athletics
Real Tennis
Cricket
Athletics
Did football effect skill and health of the UC + LC?
UC- Didn’t play
LC- Dangerous and caused injury
Did bathing increase skill and health of LC?
YES. Hygiene so improved health!!
Why was the opportunity different for UC females compared to LC females?
- LC females ignored Victorian view (Sweat is bad/don’t exert yourself)
- UC played real tennis (Hidden garden/fully clothed)
- LC played uncouth activity (cock throwing)
Why was the opportunity different for UC than LC?
BOTH IMPROVE SKILL AND HEALTH WHEN PLAYED
UC:
- free time
- £
- Rules/ dress code (education)
- Act as agent (patronage)
LC:
- Little free time/ occasional
- Little £
- No rules/ violence
- Local
- Occupational
What is the same about Swimming in pop rec and contemporary society?
Swim in lakes/sea
Survival
Salt water/health
What is the same about Football in pop rec and contemporary society?
Ashbourne*
Tourism/Tradition
Same rules
BUT…
Still some discrimination towards women
What is the same about Athletics in pop rec and contemporary society?
Tests of strength (hammer)
Tests of endurance (allardice 1000m in 1000hrs)
Highland games
What is the same about Cricket in pop rec and contemporary society?
Both classes play
What is the same about Tennis in pop rec and contemporary society?
Real/ 5’s and Raquets still played
Some links to lawn tennis!