Sport and society- Pre industrial and industrial definitions Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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Define Feudal system
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A way of structuring society around a relationship defined from the holding of land in exchange for service or labour
2
Q
Define Popular recreation
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The sports and pastimes of people in pre-industrial britain
3
Q
Define Real tennis
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- played by upper class/gentry
- written and complex rules
- non violent
- played often
- played in purpose built facilities
- not always played locally
4
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Define Mob football
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- played by lower class
- limited/ no written rules
- violent
- played infrequently
- played over large rural areas
- local/specific to each community
5
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Define Rational recreation
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The development of sports and pastimes with greater organisation and control
6
Q
Define Urbanisation
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The migration of large numbers of people to towns and cities from rural areas.
7
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Define Muscular christianity
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The church’s idea of developing physical endeavour and moral integrity through sport
8
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Define Gentleman amateur
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- highest level of performance
- played for love of the game
- from the upper class
- high morality
- sportsmanship
- controlled sport through NGB’s
9
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Define Working class professional
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- lower level of performance
- played for financial gain
- from the working class
- low morality
- gamesmanship
- win at all costs ethic
10
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Define Modern day amateur
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- from any class
- plays for love of the sport
- do not receive monetary rewards
- lower level of performance
- sportsmanship
- play with physical endeavour
11
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Define Modern day professional
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- from any class
- play for monetary rewards
- higher wages
- higher level of performance
- higher pressure to win
- gamesmanship/cheating
12
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Define Lawn tennis
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- middle class invention
- use of specialised equipment
- use of standardised rules
- male and female participation
- public provision
