What was the aim of the AAA?

To "open Up" the sport to everyone.

How are athletes paid today?

Directly to the athletes or their agents

Why were Women excluded form Track and Field athletics until the formation of WAAA in 1922?

They simply didn't want to!, It was unladylike and they couldn't follow the dress code

What had been developed by the middle of the 19th Century in Towns and Cities?

Purpose built tracks and facilities

What replaced the Rural Fairs?

They were replaced with Urban Fairs

Its the first time women took part in these events

What was the exclusion clause of 1866

To bring respectability, fair play, endeavour to athletics

Who formed the AAC ( Amateur Athletic Club)

Public school and Ex university students

What allowed for the development of Urban Fairs?

Migration into towns as part of Industrial Revolution

Why did British athletes get left behind in post war Britain?

British athletes remained amateur and self managed

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Rationalisation of Athletics

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1
What was the aim of the AAA?
To increase women's participation
To reduce the influence of Women
To "open Up" the sport to everyone.
To exclude working class professionals
2
Which year did women first compete in athletics at an Olympic games?
Amsterdam 1928
Paris 1924
Berlin 1936
Rome 1960
3
What was still common place in athletics during the mid 19th century
Wagering
Mass Races
Cheating
Small Crowds
4
Why did lower class compete in Athletic events
To make money as professionals
They were forced to by Mill owners
To improve their fitness
To have fun and enjoy themselves
5
How did the IAAF, increase global media coverage, sponsorship and large spectator numbers?
Introduction of the IAAF Diamond League
Established major competitions, for both male and females
staged competitions in Asia, Middle East, Europe,
All of the above
6
How are athletes paid today?
Through their national governing bodies
Directly to the athletes or their agents
Through Paypal
They are paid directly by the IAAF for appearances
7
Why were Women excluded form Track and Field athletics until the formation of WAAA in 1922?
They simply didn't want to!
It was to difficult
It was unladylike and they couldn't follow the dress code
They were deemed not capable of taking part safely
8
What had been developed by the middle of the 19th Century in Towns and Cities?
Large areas of parkland
Gym clubs
Athletics competitions
Purpose built tracks and facilities
9
What was established on 24th April 1880
AAA
AAC
ACA
ABC
10
What organisation does this badge represent?
The AAC
THE AAA
The ACA
The WAAC
11
As Athletics became Rationalised, what remained evident?
Class Division
Marathon running
Cheating and Wagering
Women as equals
12
What replaced the Rural Fairs?
They were replaced with Urban Fairs
They continued to flourish in smaller villages
Nothing, they became obsolete
They continued but on a smaller scale
13
Whats the question?
The marathon, Los Angeles 1984
The Triple jump, Atlanta 1996
Its the first time women took part in these events
The Hammer, Sydney 2000
14
what lead to rural fairs being replaced
The Industrial Revolution
Rise of the middle class
They became unpopular
Change in the Social class system
15
What was the exclusion clause of 1866
To bring respectability, fair play, endeavour to athletics
To remove certain races from the competitions
To increase the amount of time available to middle classes
Change the rules of certain events
16
Who formed the AAC ( Amateur Athletic Club)
mechanics
labourers
artisans
Public school and Ex university students
17
What allowed for the development of Urban Fairs?
Migration into towns as part of Industrial Revolution
Migration to the villages as part of Industrial Revolution
They were more exciting!
People like change
18
Why did British athletes get left behind in post war Britain?
There was no money available
A lack of interest in the sport
WW2 had caused irreparable damage to facilities
British athletes remained amateur and self managed

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