Purpose of the seminar
This seminar details how a rural English pastime became three of the world's most popular sports: association football, rugby union and rugby league.
History and Evolution of Football
Activities
- Practical classroom session led by Museum educator
- Self-directed tour of the World Rugby Museum galleries
- Behind-the-scenes directed tour of Twickenham Stadium
Learning outcomes
- Insight into the earliest history of ball games in Britain
- Specialist understanding of the development and codification of association football, rugby union and rugby league
- How these sports spread globally and developed into local football games, such as Australian Rules Football and American Football
- Analysis of modern day cultural impact of football
Equipment
No equipment is required for this seminar
