post industrial britain 2 Flashcards

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the impact of the industrial revolution on sport

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  • people migrated into the cities and moved out of rural areas, no space for Mob Football. URBANISATION
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what was urbanisations impact:

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  • had a huge impact on the development of many sports today
  • as many violent sports such as mob games were banned as society became more civilized, new forms of entertainment emerged
  • a large working-class population created a demand for mass entertainment, while a lack of space created the need for the development of purpose-built facilities
  • gradual improvements in working conditions through governments legislation resulted in more free time for workers to spend engaged in entertainment and as a consequence, attendance at football matches and other activities increased, as football grounds and other purpose-built facilities were constructed to meet the rising demand.
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4 points of urbanisation that contribute to the development of sport:

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  • LACK of work space:
  • LOSS of traditional sports:
  • LARGE working class population:
  • CHANGE in working conditions:
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amateurism and its values

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amateurism: a person who plays sport for the love of it and for no financial gain

its values:
* manliness - robustness, striving for physical endeavour

  • appreciating the value of health and fitness
  • appreciating the value of rule regulated activity
  • high moral integrity
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