As the British Empire also developed, why did this aid the development of sport?

British sport shared all across the world by army officers

Along with the industrial revolution, a transport revolution occurred also. Which of these is not a result of that?

Increased price of rail tickets

Improved communication in the form of newspapers also developed - why was this important for sport development?

Increased awareness of sports matches

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Sport and Society (W23 +W24)

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Run through of pre-industrial and post-industrial sporting life

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1
Which of these was NOT a way that the church helped to further support sporting developments?
Use of facilities for recreational activities
Promise of entry to heaven
Promoted it as showing good Christian values
Creation of church teams e.g. Everton FC
2
Which of these was not a characteristic of a professional at the time?
Wanted to win at all costs
Would train to become better at their sport
Were perceived to be corruptible
Would not be working
3
What sport does the exam expect you to link upper classes to in industrialisation?
Lawn Tennis
Real Tennis
Mob Football
Fake Tennis
4
What profession did most of the lower classes have pre-industrialisation?
Professional boxers
Worked the land
Stay at home mums
Shop keepers
5
As the British Empire also developed, why did this aid the development of sport?
Tell everyone how good our teams were and to support them
Take ideas of their sports back to Britain
British sport shared all across the world by army officers
Force other countries to play our sports
6
Which of these was not a characteristic of rational recreation?
Rules were much more structured
It was now played regularly for all
Violence still dominated
It was governed by referees and officials
7
Along with the industrial revolution, a transport revolution occurred also. Which of these is not a result of that?
Increased ability to travel to recreation spots i.e. beach/countryside
Increase in league structures for matches further afield
Increase opportunity to travel to play sport
Increased price of rail tickets
8
Which of the following was NOT a way that factories and factory owners helped sport progress?
Bought club kit for everyone
Increase in wages to afford to play sport/equipment
Creation of work teams e.g. Dial Square - Arsenal
Saturday half day
9
Because of urbanisation, the places sport was played had to change. What was created to support this?
Support groups for players
Stadium
Changing rooms
Pitches on top of factories
10
Because working in agriculture was a full time job, when did sport take place?
Once a month
Wednesday afternoons
Every Saturday
Holy days
11
NGBs were also developed - which of these is not a role of that they played in sport development?
Paying athletes to play
Arrangement of leagues and competitions
Codification of rules
12
Improved communication in the form of newspapers also developed - why was this important for sport development?
Knowledge of when to avoid a busy train
Page 3 girls
Jobs for ex-players with opinion columns
Increased awareness of sports matches
13
Which of these is not a characteristics of popular recreation?
Minimal equipment needed
High level of strategy
Aggressive/violent
Dominated by men
14
When industrialisation occurred, people started to move towards newly developed cities - what was this called?
Civilisation
Seperation
Urbanisation
Migtration
15
Which of these was not a characteristic of the newly developed 'amateurs'?
Did not train but rather used their natural talents
Wanted to win at all costs
Played with honour and high morals
Were well respected in society
16
There was now a new 'class' created because of factories - what was the name of this class?
Moderate class
Upper class
Super class
Middle class
17
Which of these is a not a reason why professionals would want to win?
Opportunity for social mobility
Sponsorship deals
Increased wages to represent other factor teams
Financial gain

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