Spread Of Rationalised Sports Flashcards
How did it spread through industry ?
Many joined their fathers’ company or business - set up factory teams and actively encouraged the managers and workers to play together
How did it spread through the church?
Ex public school boys became clergymen who preached the importance of muscular Christianity and athleticism
How did it spread through colonial service?
Some were sent abroad to help govern many British colonies - spread the sports amongst the local population
How did it spread through military service?
Many became officers in the army
Used sport as a form of social control and to occupy the troops off duty
When played overseas in the British colonies the local population often copied what they were playing
How did it spread through teaching?
Many ex pupils became teachers
Replicated the games and activities
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How did it spread through the universities ?
Melting its where the emergence of a single set of rules for each sport (codification)
How did it spread through the formation of Old Boys Clubs?
Took their knowledge back to old schools
