Popular to rational recreation

Question 1

Name the social-cultural factors that define the characteristics of popular recreation.

Answer 1

C-2 tier class system
R-limited development of towns & cities
O-use of available equipment & skills
W-rags to riches
S-illiteracy in lower class

F-annual events
L-limited transport
O-bank holidays (annual)
C-norm of society

Question 2

Name some examples of sports played by upper class males.

Answer 2

• real tennis
• hunting
• falconry
• cricket

Question 3

Give examples of sports played by lower class males.

Answer 3

• handball
• athletics
• sack races
• swimming

Question 4

Name some examples of sports played by upper class females.

Answer 4

• swimming

- falconry

Question 5

Give examples of games played by lower class females.

Answer 5

• swimming
• smock races
• gurning
• handball

Question 6

During the transition from popular recreation to rational recreation there was less opportunity and provision, give examples.

Answer 6

• 72 hour week (less time)
• less space
• police force
• RSPCA
• low health standards

Question 7

Give the characteristics of popular recreation.

Answer 7

C-courtly/popular 
R-rural
O-occupational
W-wagering
S-simple unwritten rules

F-festival
L-local
O-occassional
C-cruel/violent