Classifications of Sports, Benefits from engaging in Sports and Different kinds of Games and Team Sports Flashcards
An activity that requires physical actions and skills where individuals or teams compete under a set of rules.
Sports
Is undoubtedly an activity that is fun to do, but it has many other positive effects on a person’s life as well.
Sports
played by one participant on each competing side
Individual sports
are played by two competing pairs
Dual sports
are played by three or more players
Team sports
foster higher amount of discipline, self-confidence, focus, and passion
Individual sports
many variables are considered to determine the success or failure of the team. It depends on the collective effort of all its players
Team sports
defined as activities in which competing as a part of a team isn’t required. The athlete is on their own and is the one who’s responsible for bringing home the win.
Individual sports
two other main benefits of individual sports are s_____ and m____
Self discipline and Mental focus
Compared to individual sports, there aren’t as many _____ out there- but _____ can take several different forms. In one form of ____, a single athlete competes against another single athlete; there’s no team, just two athletes against each other in a one-on-one match. ______ can also involve two athletes on the same team competing with two athletes of the opposing team, known as two on two.
Dual sports
Benefits of Dual Sports
- Encourages a lot of discipline
- Utilizing analytical skills
- Studying what’s needed in order to beat your opponent
- Cooperation is extremely important in dual sports
involve a larger group of people working together and competing against another large group (or several). Often the most popular sports to play and the most entertaining to watch, team sports such as football, basketball and baseball have large fan bases that cheer on their favorite squads.
Team sports
Benefit of Team Sports
- The main benefit of team sports is teamwork
- Working together encourages communication, problem-solving and putting aside your differences to reach the common goal, which is to win.
- Friends
- Self-confidence
Some of the considerations that will guide an individual in their choice of sports include:
- Weather extremities (hot or cold) for an outdoor sports activity.
- Enjoyment derived from the activity.
- Previous activities tried and enjoyed
- Financial capacity or budget. Activities like, skating, golf, and scuba diving require financial investment on equipment and actual activity.
- State of health and level fitness. Demand of physical activity may be excessive for the body, having a conditioning is recommended.
- Other alternative activities that will give motivation.
Ways to Avoid Sports Injuries
- Warm up before working out
- Wear safety equipment
- Cool down and stretch after exercising
- Stay hydrated
- Don’t eat too much before the game
- Get enough rest
- Good weather condition