post industrial britain Flashcards
what was sport called during post industrial britain
rational recreation
how did sport develop
more structured, reflecting a more ordered industrially based society. designed by the middle class
what did the wenlock olympian games do
promote moral, physical and intellectual improvement.
encourage participation by using prizes
when was the wenlock games first held
october 1850
what was the industrial revolution
this period remarked change in britain from a feudal, rural society to an industrialised, machine-based, capitalist society controlled by middle class
effects of IR on sport in first half of 19th century
migration of lower class to urban areas, loss of space to play traditional mob games and overcrowding.
lack of leisure time, long working days so no time to play sport.
lack of income, low wages meant no spare income for leisure pursuits.
poor health, due to poor working and living conditions meant poor hygiene and no energy to play sport.
loss of rights, restrictions placed on mob games and changes in criminal law
lack of public provision, no access to private facilities for lower classes
effects of IR on sport in second half of 19th century
improved health and hygiene, more energy to participate in sport.
increase in wages, factory acts and half day saturdays so more time to play sport.
development of middle class, high moral code of sport so developed strict rules and provided facilities.
improved transport, more fixtures which were published in newspapers.
cheaper to travel, more spectators.
what is urbanisation
large numbers of people migrating from rural areas to towns and cities to seek work
what effects did urbanisation have on sport
lack of space
large working class population so more spectators.
loss of traditional sports, banned in civilised society.
change in working conditions, limited free time to devote to sport.
what effects did development of railways have on sport
movement of teams, could travel further.
improved access to different parts of country, national league.
cheaper travel, working class could travel to support their team.
what influence did the church have
encouraged social control by diverting away from less socially acceptable activities.
sport was viewed as a good way to promote christian values so clergy encouraged participation in football.
provided facilities and set up church football teams, eg everton
what effects did the middle class have on sport
codification, played a key role in the formation of NGBs and controlled sport and became key organisers.
competitions, development of leagues and competitions via middle class involvement.
increased leisure time, middle class factory owners gave their workers more time to play sport.
move to professionalism, helped the development of early professional sport.
who were part of the british empire
teachers
NGBs
clergy
army
diplomats
industrialists
why did NGBs develop
sport was more popular
more clubs forming
more fixtures organised
characteristics of rational recreation
respectability
regionally played
referees
purpose built facilities
skills based
codification
