swaffer Flashcards

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key characteristics of pre industrial sport

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Communication and transport
Illiteracy
Rural areas
Class divisions
Cruel existences
Limited free time

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Communication and transport

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Little transport available so it would be played between villages near each other

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rural areas

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In villages, they don’t have big cities yet

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Limited free time

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Farmers had long unpredictable days so restricted how often they played football

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illiterate society

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Cannot read instructions so it is played by word-of-mouth and it has basic rules

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class divisions

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Mainly lower class to play mob football

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real tennis pre industrial

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played only by upperclassman
up to 4 people would play
Had written complicated rules
Needed equipment, which was expensive
Travelled to a specific real tennis court
Used to be royal tennis
Not massively competitive
Need money and status to play

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athletics as popular recreation
pre industrial

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foot racing or pedestrian
Foot men
Wagering by upper class
Success increased social status
Acted as patrons
Festival occasions
Events were local
Rural community festivals

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Why was mob football banned?

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became unpopular
Very violent and ruthless led to injuries
Damaged properties
Upper class began wagering and gambling which will lead to unruly behaviour
Increased intake of alcohol leading to worse behaviour and violence

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Influence of the church on rational recreation

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during the late 19th century, the church helped to promote sport and recreation among communities
Encouraged social control
Civilised activities
Church facilities were provided
Good promoting Christian values
Increased church attendance
Set up church teams

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emergence of middle classes

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as a result of industrialisation and urbanisation
self made individuals concerned about welfare of working classes
improved sporting and recreational provision
introduced factory act and municipal act

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british empire

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english public school boys played an important role in the export of the games ethic around the globe
Instilling moral values binding people within the empire
Young educated men became leader leaders spreading the playing of games in a number of different ways
Sport became global with the English rules being developed worldwide

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development of national governing bodies

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Sport was increasingly popular
More teams and clubs forming
More national International fixtures were organised
Leagues and competitions were required
Different schools/teams play different versions
Nationally agreed rules and codification for a fair competition

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Characteristics of rational recreation

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played regionally nationally and internationally
Respectable
Purpose built facilities
Rule based
Amateur and professionalism
Regular
Impact of religion
Gambling controlled
Impact of revolutions

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wenlock olympian games

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1850- set up a class called the olympian class
outdoor recreation challenges with prizes for successful participants
1860- when lock Olympian Society driven by Dr William Penny Brooks
First games in 1850
Athletics football cricket running and hurdles
No money involved

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impact of the industrial revolution for the first half of the 19th century

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migration of the lower classes into urban areas
Led to loss of space to play traditional mob games
Lack of leisure time
Lack of income
Poor health
Loss of right
Lack of public provision

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impact of industrial revolution on second half of the 19th century

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Health and hygiene improved
Gradual increasing wages and more time for sport
New middle class submerged
Influence of ex public schoolboy
Values of athleticism
Industrial patronage
Cheaper to travel
Improvements in transport communication

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urbanisation problems

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lack of space led to the municipal act
Large working class populations led to creating more houses and factories
Loss of traditional Sports led to creation of new Sports and the factory act
Changing working conditions led to the factory act

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transport revolution

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Movement of teams and spectators
Improved access to different parts of the country
Cheaper train travel
Improve access to the countryside

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improved communications

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gradual improvement in educational provision for the working class in the second half of the 19th century
Led to improvements in reading and writing
Communication is improved as society became more literate
Increase the knowledge of awareness of sport

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municipal reform act

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still has to be keeping green areas and used for health and fitness for every big city

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factory act

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half day on wednesday
shorter saturday
increased wages

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Amateur code

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Stresses that sport should be played for the love of it

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professional code

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More emphasis on winning prizes and money

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amateurism in the late 19th century
Manliness, robustness, striving and physical endeavour Appreciating the value of health and fitness Appreciating the value of rule regarded activity High moral integrity
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The gentleman amateur
Being a respected member of society of a public school background High status in sport were reflected by high status in society Belonging to social elite having wealth and plenty of free time for sport Participation was character building training was found upon Played a range of sports using natural talent Playing sport to a high model code A referee was deemed unnecessary as they believe they could govern themselves
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Positive impacts of amateurism
code of amateurism clearly set rules Code of ethics high set of moral values Belonging to social elite playing for the love of it Participation in sport, more important All rounder New middle classes represented the values of the upper classes and were very influential
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professional sport in the late 19th century
demand for spectator sport increased as football became increasingly popular Working class low status, poor members of society had to make money from sport in order to afford to play Perceived to be corruptible as they were controlled by money Training was specialised winning became the most important Foul playing games membership Challenges to referring decisions
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positive impacts of 19th century professionalism on sport development
Broken time payments Paid according to results means standards were improved Earnings from port greater than working class wage Avenue for social mobility
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Key features for early 20th century amateurs
hi, status Controllers of sport Top performers from middle/upper-class backgrounds Highly moral
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modern day amateurs
Low status Despite being high-level are not professional Blurring of amateur and professional and distinctions Performance is open to all Finance for amateurs
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Positives of modern day amateur
code of amateurism is still evident in British sport Values are promoted Rugby union maintained amateur status until late 20th century
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modern day professionalism
All classes can compete Respected for talents and efforts High rewards through media and sponsorship Time to train leading to high standards of performance Celebrity status, media coverage investment, and sport leads to wealth Positive role models Increasing commercial sport and events Increase in spectators
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amateur athletics club
Established in 1866 Formed by gentleman amateurs Exclusion clause for professionals Ideals of courage, physical endeavour, and moral integrity No wagering permitted
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amateur athletics Association
Established in 1880 With Drew exclusion cause Women prevent prevented from competing Professionals run for money Women’s AAA established in 1922 Women were not allowed to race above 800 m Women joined Olympics in 1928
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