Public Schools-post 850

• What significant event occurred in the 1850s related to education?

  Establishment of public schools
• Who primarily attended public schools in the 1850s?

  Middle class and upper class boys
• What type of school were public schools in the 1850s?

  Boarding schools
• What was a key social aspect of public schools?

  Boys mixed and shared village information
• What was the trend regarding sports in the 1850s?

  Craze for sport
• What is meant by the term tapering in sport?

  Reducing training intensity before competition
• What is a positive effect of tapering?

  Improved performance due to rest
• What is a disadvantage of tapering?

  Potential lethargy or low energy
• What are the characteristics of public schools in the 19th century?

  • Middle class and upper class boys
  • Type of boarding school
  • Emphasis on sports and activities
  • Establishment of rules for sports
• Which public schools are mentioned in the lesson?

  Eton, Rugby, and Harrow
• What role did public schools play in sports?

  They codified rules and organized sports
• Why did public schools have the resources to promote sports?

  They were tuition fee paid schools
• What system was implemented in public schools to encourage competition?

  House system
• What is the 'cult of athleticism'?

  A craze for playing sports and values
• What values were promoted through the cult of athleticism?

  Sportsmanship and character building
• How did Dr. Thomas Arnold influence Rugby School?

  Promoted teamwork and reduced violence
• What was Dr. Arnold's approach to head boys?

  They were to support younger boys
• What was the impact of Dr. Arnold's changes at Rugby School?

  Increased support and reduced bullying
• What did the head teachers at public schools represent?

  Authority and respect
• How did public schools organize their sports competitions?

  Through intra-house and inter-school competitions
• What was the significance of the melting pot in sports?

  Created a common rule book for sports
• How did public school boys spread sports after graduation?

  Through careers and community involvement
• What was the first national governing body created?

  The FA in 1863
• How did the cult of athleticism impact the organization of sports?

  Led to the establishment of leagues
• What was the role of ex-public school boys in the British Empire?

  Spread sports internationally
• What are the key elements of the public school sports system?

  • Intra-house competitions
  • Inter-school competitions
  • Common rule book creation
  • Promotion of ethics and values
• What was the impact of public schools on the development of sports?

  Promoted organization and codification of sports
• How did public schools contribute to character building?

  Through teamwork and sportsmanship values
• What was the significance of the house system in public schools?

  Encouraged competition and teamwork
• How did public schools influence the future of sports?

  Established foundations for national competitions
• What was the role of head boys in public schools?

  To act as role models for younger boys
• What was the relationship between public schools and the British Army?

  Spread sports through army officers
• How did public schools promote sportsmanship?

  By emphasizing effort over winning
• What was the impact of the cult of athleticism on sports rules?

  Led to codified rules and fair play
• How did public schools contribute to the development of sports facilities?

  They had funds to develop facilities
• What was the significance of the old boys network?

  Facilitated communication and spread of sports
• How did public schools influence the creation of national governing bodies?

  Ex-students became heads of governing bodies
• What was the role of parents in promoting sports from public schools?

  Encouraged children to participate in sports
• How did public schools help in the organization of sports?

  By establishing rules and promoting values
• What was the significance of the FA Cup in the 1890s?

  Marked the beginning of national competition