Lesson3c Influence of Public Schools on the Development of Sport

What were the public schools called in this era?

• Private schools

• Charter schools

• Government schools

• Boarding schools

Why were the public schools called 'public schools'?

• Because they were open to the public

• Because they were funded by the government

• Because they were the only schools at the time

• Because they were exclusive schools for the upper classes

What was the attitude of pre-industrial revolution schools towards sport?

• They encouraged sport as a form of recreation

• They viewed sport as a waste of time

• They believed sport was essential for physical fitness

• They considered sport to be a form of punishment

Who was Thomas Arnold and what did he promote?

• He was a headmaster of Rugby School and promoted regulated sports

• He was a famous athlete who introduced new sports rules

• He was a religious leader who opposed the development of sport

• He was a politician who advocated for the inclusion of sport in schools

What concept did Thomas Arnold introduce in relation to sports?

• The concept of fair play

• The concept of athleticism

• The concept of teamwork

• The concept of physical fitness

What was the purpose of codification in sports?

• To refine and establish fixed rules for sports

• To promote the inclusion of working-class individuals in sports

• To create a link between sports and religion

• To establish national governing bodies for sports

Why did the public school boys set up national governing bodies for sports?

• To maintain control and protect the sports for the upper classes

• To encourage fair play and sportsmanship in all levels of society

• To promote the inclusion of women in sports

• To ensure the working classes had access to sports

What led to the expansion of sports during the Industrial Revolution?

• The introduction of half-day Saturdays

• The increase in leisure time and better pay for workers

• The influence of the public school boys

• The development of national governing bodies

What impact did the Education Act of 1870 have on sports?

• It provided better education for the working classes

• It led to the formation of church teams

• It allowed women to participate in sports

• It encouraged the development of amateur sports clubs

Who were the main beneficiaries of the development of sports during this era?

• The upper classes and public school boys

• The working classes and women

• The government and national governing bodies

• The religious institutions and church teams