End of term Christmas Quiz Part 1

Which bodies are responsible for establishing the rules of their sports?

• Local Authority

• Schools

• Governing bodies

• Sports Clubs

Which term is used to summarise a group's wealth, class and family background?

• Money

• Gender

• Socio-economic status

• House size

What is the definition of an Amateur

• A person who plays in sport but does not train much.

• A person who plays sport for the love of it with no financial gain.

• A person who plays sport but not in competitive leagues

• A person who plays sport but only for fun

Which of these were values that were associated with Amateurism during the late C19th?

• "Manliness", striving and physical endeavor

• Training hard for financial reward

• Appreciating the value of health and fitness

• Appreciating the value of winning

What were the positive impacts of the "gentleman amateur" seen as in the C19th?

• Being an all rounder was viewed in high regard.

• Participation was seen as more important than winning.

• Amateurs where seen as the "elite" of the C19th

• The code of amateurism was based on playing rules clearly set that were put in place by the working classes.

Which is a key feature of a working class professional?

• Upper/middle class

• Lots of free time

• Committed to train and perform as well as possible

• High Morality - emphasis on fair play and sportsmanship

Which of these are key features of early C20th amateurs?

• Low Status

• Controllers of sport

• Highly Moral

• Mid level performers

Which of these was not a key feature of a "Modern day amateur"?

• tend to be of lower status

• Performance at the top level of their sport

• Highly paid

• Some amateurs receive finance to pay for expenses

Which of these reasons can be given to explain the growth and development of Association Football

• More Time

• Increased Income

• Increased Amateurism

• Increased organisation

Which of these is not a characteristic of "Lawn Tennis"?

• Organised by upper class

• Use of specialist equipment

• Use of standardised rules

• Played by men and women