Public schools

Question 1

Cult of athleticism

Answer 1

Physical endeavour and moral integrity

Question 2

How schools promoted games

Answer 2

1. Rules-the first to write down the rules
2. Role models-older boys were looked up to
3. Inter-school competitions
4. Head teachers encouraged games- they developed morals + values
5. Expupils took games to uni & around the world with military

Question 3

How schools organised games

Answer 3

1. Funding from fees to attend
2. Natural facilities- dictated characteristics of the game
3. Teachers took the role of coaches
4. Boys boarded so had time to play
5. Houses- encourage teams + competition

Question 4

How schools where a melting pot

Answer 4

Schools from all over Britain agreed on set rules, so they could play against each other fairly

Question 5

How ex-public school boys contributed to the development of sport

Answer 5

-Formed NGB e.g. RFU
-Spread sport within Britain as teachers/head masters of public schools
-Spread sport globally as soldiers
-Codified the rules