The Organizing of Sport in Early Canada

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from a lecture on the organizing of sport in early Canada, focusing on the historical context, gender roles, and the evolution of sport.

Colonial North America

Period in which early European settlers traveled to North America primarily to save souls for the Church, export fur, search for gold, and find a passage to China.

Order of Good Times

An initiative instituted by Samuel de Champlain to protect the health of his men during the harsh winters.

Settler Colonialism

A process by which Indigenous peoples were erased from their lands, impacting their culture and traditions, including sports.

Montreal Curling Club

Founded in 1807, it is noted as the cradle of organized Canadian sport.

Sport/Social Clubs

Private venues where men engaged in politics, business, sport, and recreation, often unregulated by public laws.

Amateurs vs. Professionals in Sport

A divide in the late 19th century where amateur clubs excluded working-class men, leading to tensions with professional athletes.

Canadian Nationalism in Sport

The use of sports like lacrosse and hockey in the late 19th and early 20th century to promote a sense of Canadian identity and masculinity.

Victorian ideas on Women's Participation in Sport

Beliefs during the Victorian era that deemed physical activity for women as dangerous, contributing to low participation rates until the 1880s.

Frederick Barnjum's view on girls and exercise

Criticized societal norms that limited girls' physical activity, emphasizing the importance of exercise for women's health.

Growth of Women's Sport

From the late 1880s, women began participating in various sports such as cycling and swimming, gaining more opportunities and recognition.