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sport society 1950's - modern day - Coggle Diagram
sport society 1950's - modern day
amateurism
a person who plays sport for the love of it and receive no financial gain
characteristics 20th C
high status
controllers of sport
top performers
highly moral - sufficient income/leisure time to play sport for the love of it
characteristics modern day
lower status
some high level performers are still not professional
blurring of amateur and professional distinction
performance at the top level is most sports is now open to all
some receive finance to pay for training expenses
positives of modern day amateurism
codes of amateurism are still evident in British sport
is still viewed positively and promoted
codes of conduct continued
professionalism
a person who plays sport for financial gain
modern-day professionalism characteristics
all classes can compete
people are now respected for their talents and efforts in reaching the top
high rewards through media and sponsorship
more time to train leading to higher standards for performance
celebrity status
positive role models act as motivators for others
more spectators attend matches with easier, more affordable travel