Public schools Flashcards
What were Dr Thomas Arnold’s aim?
Christian gentlemen Reform the curriculum Improve relationships Social control Promote desirable values
What were Dr Thomas Arnold’s methods?
Better relationships between staff & pupils and schools and neighbours
Regulated sport
Inter house competition
Sixth form - prefects
Chapel & christianity - central to school life
What is the main thing Dr Thomas Arnold did?
Established a link between sports and ethical character (sportsmanship)
What 4 things influenced the civilisation of sport in schools?
Transport - inter school competitions
Technology - Better facilities
New middle class - Influence respectability of sport
Ex public school boys - become leaders in communities and develop their sport
Definition of cult of athleticism
An obsession/craze about sport and games and being less interested in academics
Definition of athleticism
Combination of physical endeavor (effort/trying hard) and moral integrity (spirit of the game)
How did the cult of athleticism develop in the public schools?
Boy culture - by the boys, for the boys in free time
Dr Arnold reforms - moral ethics
University melting pot - Different rules join together, 1 sport, 1 set of rules.
Ex public school boys - teaching at schools
What did public schools do to promote sports?
Boarding schools so lots of time, became compulsory on timetable. High standards.
Money - from fees brought facilities
Coaches - employ professionals
Teachers - encouraged to support/coach house teams and join in
Fixtures - played prestigious matches
What did public schools do to organise sports?
Boys played regular inter-house matches
Structured and rules were made
Interschool leagues were made
What 11 personal qualities did sport improve?
All round mind and body Team work Honesty Leadership/loyalty Endeavour Trust Integrity Courage Initiative Sportsmanship Manliness/muscular christianity
How do you remember the 11 personal qualities that sport improved?
ATHLETICISM
How was all round mind and body improved?
Physical activity, fitness, mental/physical skillfulness
How was trust improved?
Trusting teammates to support you Eg in a rugby scrum
How was honesty improved?
Knowing right from wrong, playing in the spirit of the game.
How was leadership improved?
As team captain/responsibility - following orders, loyalty to house/school