The Rationalisation + Modern day development of Association Football

Question 1

Reasons for the growth and development of Association Football

Answer 1

1. Urbanisation
2. More free time
3. More disposable income.
4. Improved transport.
5. Increased professionalism
6. Social class links
7. Increased organisation.

Question 2

Football- commercialisation

Answer 2

• Sport became part of a commercialised, mass entertainment industry.
• Football became Britain’s major sporting activity as 20th century progressed= attendances and gate receipts soaring.
• However the wages of the players did not increase until the second half of the century.

Question 3

Factors which have led to increased opportunities for women in football

Answer 3

1. Equal opportunities.
2. Increased media coverage.
3. More female role models.
4. More provision via school P.E programmes.
5. Increased approval/ encouragement from the FA.
6. More clubs forming.
7. Increased funding.
8. More free time- domestic chores.