Post-Industrial Britain Flashcards
Negative Effects Of Rationalised Sports During The First Half Of The 19th Century (6 things)
Lack of leisure time Migration of lower class into cities Lack of income Lack of public provisions Poor health Loss of rights
Why was migration of lower class into cities a negative effect?
There was less space for traditional mob games because of over crowding
Describe HITFOR
H - poor health and hygiene I - lack of income T - lack of time F - facility provision was lacking O - overcrowding R - loss of rights
When was Wenlock games started
1850
Who founded the Wenlock games
Dr. William Penny Brookes
What was the Wenlock games set up to promote?
Moral, physical and intellectual improvements in lower class
What did the Wenlock Olympian Society campaign for?
Mandatory P.E in school
What international event did the Wenlock games lead to?
Olympic Games beginning in Athens
Was pageantry and celebration important?
Yes, it was celebrated
Where was the first Wenlock festival in 1866 and how many spectators where there?
Crystal Palace and 10,000 spectators
Define urbanisation
Large amounts of people moving from rural areas into towns and cities, seeking regular work in factories
Name 4 key features of urbanisation
- lack of work space
- large working class population
- loss of traditional sports
- change in working conditions
How did transport increase participation?
- Spectators could follow teams away
- Spread interest of sport all over country
- Faster trains gave more time for sport
What are philanthropists?
Kind, generous, middle class individuals who had a social conscience and were keen to make life better for the working class
Name the 5 R characteristics of rational recreation
- played Regionally
- Respectable
- Regular
- Rule based
- impact on Religion
