The Rationalisation And Modern Day Development Of Association Football Flashcards
1
Q
Modern day amateurs
A
- Lower status
- Some high level performers are still not pro (gymnastics)
- Achievement is based on merit
- Performance at the top level is now open to all
- Some amateurs received finance to pay for training and match day expenses
2
Q
What happened to amateurs as the 20th Century progressed…
A
Amateurs lost their status and power in sport. Society slowly started to be based more on equality of opportunity, with achievement based more on personal performance
