Classifications of Sports, Benefits from engaging in Sports and Different kinds of Games and Team Sports Flashcards

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An activity that requires physical actions and skills where individuals or teams compete under a set of rules.

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Sports

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Is undoubtedly an activity that is fun to do, but it has many other positive effects on a person’s life as well.

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Sports

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played by one participant on each competing side

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Individual sports

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are played by two competing pairs

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Dual sports

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are played by three or more players

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Team sports

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foster higher amount of discipline, self-confidence, focus, and passion

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Individual sports

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many variables are considered to determine the success or failure of the team. It depends on the collective effort of all its players

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Team sports

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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.

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Individual sports

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two other main benefits of individual sports are s_____ and m____

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Self discipline and Mental focus

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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.

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Dual sports

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Benefits of Dual Sports

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  1. Encourages a lot of discipline
  2. Utilizing analytical skills
  3. Studying what’s needed in order to beat your opponent
  4. Cooperation is extremely important in dual sports
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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.

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Team sports

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Benefit of Team Sports

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  1. The main benefit of team sports is teamwork
  2. Working together encourages communication, problem-solving and putting aside your differences to reach the common goal, which is to win.
  3. Friends
  4. Self-confidence
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Some of the considerations that will guide an individual in their choice of sports include:

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  1. Weather extremities (hot or cold) for an outdoor sports activity.
  2. Enjoyment derived from the activity.
  3. Previous activities tried and enjoyed
  4. Financial capacity or budget. Activities like, skating, golf, and scuba diving require financial investment on equipment and actual activity.
  5. State of health and level fitness. Demand of physical activity may be excessive for the body, having a conditioning is recommended.
  6. Other alternative activities that will give motivation.
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Ways to Avoid Sports Injuries

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  1. Warm up before working out
  2. Wear safety equipment
  3. Cool down and stretch after exercising
  4. Stay hydrated
  5. Don’t eat too much before the game
  6. Get enough rest
  7. Good weather condition
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A benefit of Sports in daily life that refers to a healthy mind in a healthy body might be a cliched adage, but it is so because it is true. It is no surprise that since most sports usually involve exercise.

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Stress buster

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A benefit of Sports in daily life that refers to regularly indulging in sports helps in keeping the immune system strong, and hence, helps in preventing any kinds of disease from occurring. It also increases the appetite of the person.

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Health

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A benefit of Sports in daily life that describes when something is improving your health, making you physically fitter, earning you respect among people and generally making you feel better about yourself, it is safe to say that such a thing does a whole word.

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Self-confidence

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A benefit of Sports in daily life that describes in sports, a person has to make quick decisions depending upon the situation that he is in. Thus, a person who is involved in sports is able to make wise and quick decisions in other areas of life as well.

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Decision-making

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A benefit of Sports in daily life that describes many popular sports like Cricket, Kabaddi, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, etc., are played in teams. This inculcates values and skills like leadership, communication, and sacrifice. Not only does this benefit the person but also helps in developing better teamwork.

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Teamwork

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A benefit of Sports in daily life that describes all sports have an outcome. One entity wins, and the other loses. Winning and losing is a part of life. Sports inculcates this lesson in people. Some people glide along as long as there are no hardships in life.

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Builds character

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What are the 6 Benefits of Sports in Daily life?

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Stress buster, Health, Self-confidence, Decision making, Teamwork, Builds character