Rationlaisation of Tennis & Athletics

Pedestrianism began when:

• The upper class bet on each other running the fastest

• The upper class raced their footman over set distances

• The lower class raced around the village pub

• The middle class practiced their walking styles

Lawn tennis was:

• a way for the upper class to keep up with the middle class

• a way for the lower class to keep up with the middle class

• a way for the middle class to keep up with the lower class

• a way for the middle class to keep up with the upper class

Who helped rationlise Lawn Tennis?

• Major Walter Clompton Wingfield

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

• Tinky Winky

Dr Brookes inspired who in helping reform the modern Olympic Games?

• Major Walter Clompton Wingfield

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

• Dipsy Wipsy

Which athletic organisation broke down barriers and withdrew an "exclusion clause" to open up the sport to everyone?

• Amateur Athletic Club

• Amateur Athletic Association

Rational recreation means:

• sport is restricted to local areas

• There are strict and complex rules set down by an NGB

• There are purpose built facilities

• emphasis is on fair play

True or False: The upper class were essential in the development of Lawn Tennis.

• True

• False

Tennis was enjoyed by both men and women:

• True

• False

Athletics was deemed as "rationalised" as:

• Races were done on purpose built tracks

• Amateurs & Professionals participated

• Wagering was banned

• Rules were made up at each event

The current favourite biscuit in the P.E. office is:

• Digestive biscuit

• Golden Crunch Cream

• Bourbon biscuit

• Custard Cream