Rational Recreation Flashcards
Socio cultural factors in industrialisation ?
Economy dominated by manufacturing not agriculture Majority live in rural areas Landowners had political power Less free time , more harsh living Mob games
Socio economic factors in urbanisation?
More population in cities and towns
factory and mining jobs
Improvements with the industrial revolution?
Working conditions improved More free time Higher wages Better transport and communication Rational recreation Middle class emergence
Why were mob games banned?
Unruly and violent Property damage Led to injury and death Betting involved Alcohol involved Lack of space
Characteristics of rational recreation?
Tactics and skill Purpose built facilities Codified rules Civilised behaviour Competitions Regular fixtures
Why did the church set up teams ?
Muscular Christianity
Change behaviour
Sport was civilised
Why did amateurs have a high status in the 19th century?
Disposable income - upper class Fair play and respect No wages Upper class controlled sport Exclusion classes
Why did professionals have a high status in the 20th century?
More respect for talent Role models Working class Social class not a barrier anymore Materialism valued more Sport is a "way out "
Why was elite level restricted in 19th century?
Few facilities Exclusion classes No equal opportunity for gender Lack of time and money Upper and middle class in control
Why was there an emergence of mass spectator sport?
Wages increased Hours decreased Railways Sense of community Lots of media coverage Regular fixtures Entertainment
What is Olympic ideal.?
Competing with the spirit of sportsmanship with the emphasis on taking part rather than winning
What does the contract to compete involve?
Codes of behaviour
Unwritten code
Expected to try best, show sportsmanship and respect rules and officials
What is gamesmanship?
Bending the rules in their favour
Why has sportsmanship decreased?
Lombardian ethic- winning is vital
Commercialisation
Media pressure
Evidence more clear
How to decrease gamesmanship?
Role models Award FairPlay 3rd official Campaines High quality officials High values in childhood
