Sport and Recreation in Britain

Abstract

Sport 嚆矢國인 英國의 Sports와 Recreation分野를 Recreational Sport, Performance Sport, Spectator Sport 및 새롭게 나타난 Industry, Commerce and Government Sport로 나누어 그 歷史的 背景과 現況, 그리고 Olympic Games를 對備한 選手 養成과 sports Council의 役割 등에 關하여 考察하였다.

The sports and recreation of Britain, where sports first began, are usually categorized into four areas: recreational sports, performance sports, spectator sports and industry, commerce and government sports. In this paper the historical backgrounds and current status concerning the four areas are surveyed. Finally the cultivation of top-level players in preparation for the Olympic Games and the role of the Sports Council in Britain are examined in brief.

The sports and recreation of Britain, where sports first began, are usually categorized into four areas: recreational sports, performance sports, spectator sports and industry, commerce and government sports. In this paper the historical backgrounds and current status concerning the four areas are surveyed. Finally the cultivation of top-level players in preparation for the Olympic Games and the role of the Sports Council in Britain are examined in brief.