Rational Recreation in Post-Industrial Britain Flashcards
1
Q
What does PURRE FARCE M stand for?
A
Purpose-built facilities Urban / Sub-Urban Regional / National / International Regular Exclusive
Fair play Amateurism / Professionalism Respectable Control of gambling Elitest
Machiene time
2
Q
How did the Respectable and Regular characteristics of Rational recreation help sport?
A
Respectable - Middle class was born, who were more civilised people Regular - People had more time due to less work hours > so could play more
3
Q
It was said that during the 19th Century the working class lost A SHIRT from 1800-1850, but gained their PANTS (R). What do these accronyms mean?
A
Acceptance
Space Health Influence / Independance Rights Time (72 hour week)
Public baths / parks Acts of parliment (eg, half days) NGB's Time (57 hour week) Specialist stadiums / facilities
Rules / reading (schooling)
4
Q
How did the improved transport improve sport / bring about change?
A
Allowed distant teams to play against each other
So a set of codefied rules were needed
5
Q
What type of events did the new railways allow?
A
Holidays to the countryside
Horse races ('race of kings') as horses could ride on the trains
Factory owners could treat workers to funded holidays
