Post World War II

Question 1

how did the emergence of elite women in football come about?

Answer 1

-equal opportunities
-effects of war
-increased media coverage
-further provision via school sport
-encouraged + supported by FA
-increase in creation of clubs
-increase in free time

Question 2

how did the development of football occur?

Answer 2

–urbanisation=audience
–more leisure time
–development of media + commercialisation= money!!!
–disposable income
–transport= travel to games
–professionalism
–social class links
–NGB’s developed=codification

Question 3

explain the characteristics of lawn tennis.

Answer 3

–women allowed to play
–wide level of media coverage for women
–variety of role models
–large sponsorship opportunities for women
–pay equality at upper levels

Question 4

what were the characteristics of the Wenlock Olympian Games?

Answer 4

–rules were simple
–included running, hurdles + cycling
–prizes given by upper class
–aimed to improve working class morals
–involved wagering
–early walking/pedestrianism
–linked to festivals
–amateur only