Abstract
The twentieth century has witnessed an expansion in sporting opportunities for the general population in Britain. The underlying reason for the development of sport has been the change in living conditions for the majority of people. The relative growth in affluence and the greater availability of free time have given the masses the chance to engage in sport. In addition, schools have introduced children to sport, raising awareness and developing skills to prepare them for future participation.
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Further Reading
Analyse in more detail the reports from the General Household Survey, Allied Dunbar National Fitness Survey, Health and Lifestyle Survey and the Liverpool study (Roberts and Brodie, 1992).
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Sleap, M. (1998). Participation Patterns in Sport. In: Social Issues in Sport. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230375734_2
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