Rational Recration

Question 1

Explain the social factors that contributed to the emergence of mass spectator sport in the 19th century

Answer 1

Reduction in working hours
Improvements in transport
Improvements in communication/ media
Emergence of the middle class need to entertain
Creation of governing bodies
Creation of factory teams
Emigrants of professional teams
Urbanisation need for new sports due to lack of space
Commercialisation opportunities to develop pro teams and stadiums