Post-industrial Britain Mr.Jerwood Flashcards
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What’s a philanthropist
A kind generous, middle class individual who had a social conscience and were keen to try to provide for a better life among the working class
What’s codification
Development of strict rules
When was the wash houses act
1846
Why were public bath facilities provided
To try and combat the diseases that had become widespread because of poor living conditions and pollution
Were the public baths segregated and by what
They were segregated by class (first and second), it reflected the social class a person came from
Muscular Christianity
The church promoted social control (improved behaviour) through “civilised activities”
How did church influence sport
Church provided facilities such as halls and organised sports teams.
What’s urbanisation
Large numbers of people moved from rural areas into towns and cities seeking work in factories.
When did rational recreations come about
19th century
What does H in HITFOR stand for
Poor health and hygiene
What does I stand for in HITFOR
Lack of income
What does T stand for in HITFOR
Lack of Time
What does F stand for in HITFOR
Facility provision lacking
What does O in HITFOR stand for
Overcrowding and lack of space
What does R in HITFOR stand for
Loss of rights
Why did the empire spread sport
It was seen as a good way of instilling moral values into people across the world
How did army officers spread sport
It was spread throughout the army
What did national governing bodies (NGB) do
Codified sports
How do you summarise the negative effects of rationalised sports during the first half of the 19th century
HITFOR
What are rational recreations
Sports pastimes for the lower class which were designed by the middle class to be well ordered, organised and controlled.
What’s an amateur
A person who plays sport for the love of it and receives no financial gain
Professional
A person who plays sport for financial gain
