Public Schools Flashcards
What influence did public schools have on promotion and organisation of sport
Public schools were well funded, and could afford elaborate facilities e.g racquets courts.
Boys boarded so they had free time for sport
House system encouraged regular fixtures
Inter school fixtures
Development of rules
Employing coaches
What did sports develop
Sports resulted in character development - e.g bravery, leadership, teamwork. (Team games)
Why could boys attending public schools play sports and how we’re boys organised
They boarded so they had lots of free time to come up with games and rules. They were organised by houses which lead to possibility of house fixtures, then when railway was developed, interschool fixtures were developed.
How did role models influence sports
People like Thomas Arnold believed in promoting people like 6th formers to take responsibility at schools. So role models would show younger people on sports field how to conduct themselves and behave.
Where did public school boys go after school
Many went to become army officers, spreading game to society.
Teachers/coaches, spreading game, founded NGBs
Factory owners who provided teams, funding, kit, patronage to employees. Factory teams e.g West Ham, Arsenal.
Politicians, encouraging development of space and stadia.
Clergymen (in charge of church), setting up church teams e.g Aston Villa
What happened when boys left public schools
When boys left public schools, they spread sport around, resulting in spread of athleticism.
What is cult of athleticism and what does it mean
Cult of athleticism is physical endeavour and moral integrity, desire amongst public schoolboys to play sport.
Physical endeavour, trying your best, courage, bravery
Moral integrity, respect, honour, sportsmanship, loyalty, leadership
Characteristics of sport in 19th century in public schools
In public schools, organised sport was not a feature.
Headmasters were not in favour of sport.
Sport was harsh and informal, reflective of bullying and fagging that occurred amongst boys.
Characteristics of sport in mid 19th century in public schools
Thomas Arnold promoted more regulated sports.
Arnold developed house system, leading to better organisation.
He integrated prefects and house captains into teams.
Sport took place in structured lessons and games afternoons.
What influence did public schools have on promotion of rah sports and games
Behaviour In sport replicates how Christian gentlemen should behave.
Muscular Christianity godliness and manliness
Play sport for glory of God
Showing respect to others, teammates, opponents, officials
Code of conduct on how to behave on sports field
Characteristics of athleticism
Athleticism, physical endeavour with moral integrity
Teamwork
Leadership/loyalty
Education , ethics
Trustees
Intelligence, educational role of sport
Competition, comradeship and improved communications
Integrity, in spirit of game
Sportsmanship
Muscular Christianity, godliness and manliness
