Popular Recreation

Question 1

What were 4 characteristics of mob football

Answer 1

Lower class
Local
Natural resources used
Not regular, only on holy holidays
Violent
Basic rules 
Male dominated

Question 2

Describe the game Haxey hood

Answer 2

Lower class game, originated in Haxey. Played on the 6th of Jan every year. The aim was to get a sway hood to one of four pubs in the town. It was like a massive rugby scrum. Very violent due to basic rules and male domination.

Question 3

What were 4 characteristics of real tennis

Answer 3

Upper class only because it was expensive
Civilised
Regularly played
Skilful and complecated game
Tournaments were played because transport was good

Question 4

What was Athletics known as and who took part?

Answer 4

Foot racing

Foot men

Question 5

Waht was the 2 main fitness component used?

Answer 5

Cardiovascular endurance and muscular endurance

Question 6

What were patrons?

Answer 6

Upper class people who organised races and funded prize money for the lowe class athletes

Question 7

When did athletics (running, haudles and football) events happen

Answer 7

Festival occasions

Question 8

What were 5 reasons popular recreation got banned in the 19th century?

Answer 8

Violent and unruly nature
injury and death in extreme cases
alcohol consumption
Too much gambling
damage to property