industrial Britain

• the 'cult' of athleticism

  physical endeavour, moral integrity, being honourable, truthful and showing good sportsmanship
• how did the public school boys spread sports

  took the games to university

  took the games around the world through army officers

  taught the games to their own children
• nature of cult of athleticism

  played games everyday, everyone played as it was compulsory
• impact of cult of athleticism

  they were able to spread the games worldwide.

  sportsmanship remained a key ingredient to British sport
• benefits of railways

  teams could travel to play matches

  spectators could travel to watch

  agreed rules

  leagues, cups and competitions were established
• availability of money

  depended on social class
• transport

  railways. sports became more regional
• availability of time 


  shorter working week

  Saturday half day

  a week paid holiday for workers

  sports made more regular
• education 


  1870 education act meant national state school education system
• social class

  amateurs were middle/upper class. took part for enjoyment

  professionals were working class and got paid
• law and order

  police force establishment 1829. sports and games were more controlled
• gender

  middle class women were restricted by Victorian ethics. women began to play lawn tennis
• public schools impact

  • had a lot of free time
  • had money to afford equipment
  • structured games and established rules
  • developed leagues and competitions