Physical Education A-Level
Amateurism versus professionalism
What Amateurism versus professionalism means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Amateurism versus professionalism
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Amateurism originally meant participating without payment, while professionalism meant receiving money for performance.
Topics that use Amateurism versus professionalism
- Post World War II (1950 to present) (AQA A-Level)
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