Sport

Sport is all forms of usually competitive physical activity which, through casual or organized participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing entertainment to participants, and in some cases, spectators. Hundreds of sports exist, from those requiring only two participants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals.

History

Sport comes from the Old French desport meaning "leisure", with the oldest definition in English from around 1300 being "anything humans find amusing or entertaining". Other meanings include gambling and events staged for the purpose of gambling; hunting; and games and diversions, including ones that require exercise.

Types of sports

Sports can be generally classified as either team sports or individual sports. Team sports involve participants working together towards a shared objective, while individual sports involve participants competing against each other for personal benefit.

Team sports

Team sports are sports that involve players working together towards a shared objective. These sports often involve a ball or similar object being moved towards a goal. Examples of team sports include football, basketball, and cricket.

Individual sports

Individual sports are sports in which participants compete as individuals rather than as members of a team. Examples of individual sports include tennis, golf, and boxing.

Health benefits

Participation in sports can have many health benefits for both the body and mind. These benefits can include improved cardiovascular health, increased physical fitness, improved mental health, and a reduced risk of many health problems.

See also

• List of sports
• Olympic Games
• Paralympic Games
• Sport psychology

External links

• SportAccord
• International Olympic Committee

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