Emergence and Development of Modern Day Sport Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
In PRE-INDUSTRIAL BRITAIN, what were the 2 CLASSES in SOCIETY?
A
- Peasants (Lower Class)
- Aristocrats (Upper Class)
2
Q
In PRE-INDUSTRIAL BRITAIN, what was the TERM given to the then CHARACTERISTICS of SPORT?
A
Popular Recreation
3
Q
What are some of the FEATURES of POPULAR RECREATION?
A
- Violent and Cruel
- Localised
- Few unwritten rules
- Uncodified
4
Q
Describe some ASPECTS of the UPPER CLASS / ARISTOCRATS in PRE-INDUSTRIAL BRITAIN
A
- Landowners and Gentry
- Had power and influence over society
- Had wealth and time to pursue interests
- Educated
5
Q
Name 4 SPORTS an ARISTOCRAT would play
A
- Horse racing
- Archery
- Real tennis
- Hunting
6
Q
Describe some ASPECTS of the LOWER CLASS / PEASANTS in PRE-INDUSTRIAL BRITAIN
A
- Subsistence Existence
- Poor, labour based jobs
- Uneducated
- Poor conditions
