Popular Recreation Flashcards

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Characteristics (9)

and Sociocultural factors

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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

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Characteristics (9) Sociocultural factors and Critical Evaluations

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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

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Which recreations increased Skill and Health of UC?

Which recreations increased Skill and Health of LC?

A

Bathing
Cricket
Athletics
Real Tennis

Cricket
Athletics

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Did football effect skill and health of the UC + LC?

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UC- Didn’t play

LC- Dangerous and caused injury

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5
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Did bathing increase skill and health of LC?

A

YES. Hygiene so improved health!!

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Why was the opportunity different for UC females compared to LC females?

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  1. LC females ignored Victorian view (Sweat is bad/don’t exert yourself)
  2. UC played real tennis (Hidden garden/fully clothed)
  3. LC played uncouth activity (cock throwing)
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Why was the opportunity different for UC than LC?

BOTH IMPROVE SKILL AND HEALTH WHEN PLAYED

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UC:

  1. free time
  2. £
  3. Rules/ dress code (education)
  4. Act as agent (patronage)

LC:

  1. Little free time/ occasional
  2. Little £
  3. No rules/ violence
  4. Local
  5. Occupational
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What is the same about Swimming in pop rec and contemporary society?

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Swim in lakes/sea
Survival
Salt water/health

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9
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What is the same about Football in pop rec and contemporary society?

A

Ashbourne*
Tourism/Tradition
Same rules

BUT…
Still some discrimination towards women

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What is the same about Athletics in pop rec and contemporary society?

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Tests of strength (hammer)
Tests of endurance (allardice 1000m in 1000hrs)
Highland games

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What is the same about Cricket in pop rec and contemporary society?

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Both classes play

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What is the same about Tennis in pop rec and contemporary society?

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Real/ 5’s and Raquets still played

Some links to lawn tennis!

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