Understanding Sports – The Physical Components of Sport

Sports are mostly governed by some kind of unwritten code or traditions, that ensure fair play, and enable consistent adjudication of the best winner. In most organised sports, records of past performance are kept, and such information can be widely reported or announced in various sports news. However, in sports which are not properly governed, players and even spectators can commit aggressive actions that can result in severe injury or death. There have also been instances where players and spectators have been involved in serious conflicts resulting in death. The conflicting sports news might also become a distraction for the players and even fans, who are busy concentrating on the game.

Most sports, especially contact sports like wrestling and boxing, clearly define the rules, properties and regulations governing the sport. There is also a physical aspect to the competition itself. An example is when two competitors are engaged in a match; either party is allowed to submit down the other with a full-force strike, although only one of them can win. Such actions are strictly prohibited in professional wrestling matches. In boxing, due to the nature of the physical activity involved, there are a lot of shouting and yelling, with the refs allowing them to do so if the two boxers are really trying to inflict maximum damage.

All sports require a certain degree of physical dexterity, strategy, endurance, speed, and skill. These qualities are inherent in all games of sport, but they become more prominent and crucial as each venue and opponent changes, requiring adaptation to the changing conditions. This makes it increasingly difficult for athletes to excel. If a player or team wants to excel in a particular game or a competitive field, then the player or team should know how to possess such personal qualities and be physically and mentally prepared to win at the same time.