GROUP NO.
3 September 12, 2023
DELMENDO , CHRISTIAN DAVE V. Don Mariano Marcos Memomorial State Univ.
BS AGRICULTURE 2nd year B. North La Union Campus
MS.MIALYN CASANOVA
ASSIGNMENT NO. 01
A. Games vs. Sports (Difference and Similarities)
DIFFERENCE:
1. PHYSICALITY: Sports typically involve a higher degree of physical activity and
exertion compared to games. Sports often require athleticism, strength, and
endurance, while games can be more mentally focused.
2. COMPETITION: Sports tend to emphasize competitive elements more strongly than
games. While games can have competitive aspects, sports are often structured around
organized competition, with leagues, teams, and tournaments.
3. FORMALIZED RULES: Sports often have more formal and structured rules that
are widely accepted and enforced by governing bodies. Games can have rules as well,
but they maybe more flexible, adaptable and subject to interpretation.
4. EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES: Sports often require specialized equipment and
dedicated facilities. For example, sports like soccer, basketball, or tennis require
specific balls and playing surfaces, while games can be played with simple materials
and in a variety of settings.
5. PHYSICAL CONTACT: Many sports involve physical contact between players,
such as tackling in football or checking in hockey. While some games may include
light physical contact, it is generally less prevalent and less intense.
SIMILARITIES:
1. ENTERTAINMENT: Both games and sports are forms of entertainment enjoyed by
individuals and groups. They provide recreational and leisure activities that offer
enjoyment, challenge, and engagemnet.
2. SKILL DEVELOPMENT: both games and sports can help develop various skills,
including hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and
communication. They can enhance cognitive abilities and physical fitness.
3. SOCIAL INTERACTION: Games and sports are often played with others,
promoting social interaction, camaraderie, and teamwork. They can facilitate
bonding, communication, and the development of social skills.
4. RULES AND STRUCTURE: Both games and sports involve rules and structure that
govern gameplay. They provide a framework for fair play, competition, and the
resolution of conflicts or disputes.
5. SPIRIT OF COMPETITION: While sports emphasize competition more explicitly,
games also often involve a competitive element. Both games and sports can evoke a
sense of challenge, achievements, and the desire to win or excel.
B. History and Development of Sports
- The history and evolution of sports may be traced back to early societies like ancient
Egypt and Greece, where there is proof of competitive games and physical activity. These
ancient sports served as a kind of physical preparation for warriors and were frequently
associated with religious rites. With the introduction of the Olympic Games by the
Greeks in 776 BC, organized sports throughout time became more regimented. With the
creation of international tournaments like the Olympics and the expansion of professional
sports leagues, sports have developed into a worldwide phenomenon in the contemporary
period. Sports now have a big impact on global culture, entertainment, and physical
fitness.
C. What is Team Sports? (give examples)
- Team sports are athletic endeavors in which players compete against other teams to
accomplish a common objective while working together as a cohesive unit. These sports place a
strong emphasis on teamwork, coordination, and communication. Soccer, basketball, American
football, rugby, and hockey are a few examples of team sports. In order to ensure fair
competition, team sports participants are required to abide by a set of rules and regulations that
govern the game's play. Physical abilities like sprinting, passing, and scoring are frequently
combined with strategic thinking and teamwork in these sports. Along with the physical
advantages, team sports provide chances for social engagement, leadership growth, and
comradery among teammates.
Examples:
1. BASKETBALL 9. FUTSAL
2. VOLLEYBALL 10. LACROSSE
3. BASEBALL
4.SOFTBALL
5. SOCCER
6. RUGBY
7. HOCKEY
8. CRICKET
