Sport and Society Flashcards
Before the industrial revolution how were recreational activates participated in?
Recreation activities were split between the peasants and gentleman.
Peasants - only took part in activities at annual festivals, fairs and church days.
Gentlemen - Hunting, real tennis and dancing whilst also betting on the outcomes of boxing and horse racing.
what was sport called before the industrial revolution?
Popular recreation
What are the characteristics of popular recreation?
Occasional
Simple, unwritten rules
Physical force not skill
Violent
Lower class
Local
Limited structure, equipment and facilities
Why were the characters of popular recreation the way they were?
SPORT REFLECTS SOCIETY
What was society like at the time of pre industrial revolution?
Seasonal
Limited transport
Illiteracy
Harsh lifestyle
2 class society
Agricultural
Uncivilised - no police
Lack of technology
Who was Dr Thomas Arnold?
Headmaster at Rugby School.
A muscular christian
What were public schools like before Dr Arnold arrived?
Gambling
Hunting
Alcohol
Firearms
Brutal
Bullying
Self governed
What 4 things were in Dr Arnolds vision for the school?
1) Muscular Christianity- combination of godliness and manliness
2) Athleticism - “physical endeavour and moral integrity” - play best and fairly
3) Build character - develop positive skills, leadership and teamwork
4) Social Control - keep boys out of trouble (tired from playing sport)
Why was a house system introduced?
It allowed healthy competition, a sense of belonging and cohesive attitudes.
What is the definition of athleticism?
The combination of physical endeavour ( hard work) with moral integrity (honour, sportsmanship, truthfulness)
What happened as of 1850?
Team games were increasingly made compulsory and became formally assimilated into public schools.
After 1850 what was the aim of team games?
To develop character including qualities such as, honour, leadership, loyalty, courage and manliness.
What did the games develop and introduce?
Kit
Captains
Boundaries
Facilities
Coaches
Interhouse games
What was the Melting pot?
Public school boys went to uni coming with a variety of diiferent rules and versions of the games. A consensus of rules and conventions was made where there was codification of modern sports and formation of governing bodies. e.g. FA set up in 1863
