Chapter 9

Sports: An Introduction
LESSON OBJECTIVES:

1. define sports;
2. list down the different classification
of sports;
3. differentiate individual/dual sports
from team sports;
4. understand the important aspects to
consider in learning a sports.
 On Sports
Sports is an activity that requires
physical actions and skills where
individuals or teams compete under
a set of rules.
Examples of Sports
 Individual/Dual Sports
Vs. Team Sports

Individual sports foster a higher amount of

discipline, self-confidence, focus, and
passion. The individual player is solely
responsible for winning or losing;
succeeding or failing.
 Important Aspects to Consider
in Learning a Sport

1. History – the inventor of the sport, country of origin,

and development of the game.
2. Court Dimensions/Venue – where the games are
played (indoor, outdoor, or both), size, different
designs for male or female, and safety procedures
for the players.
3. Equipment and Gear – proper protective gears,
uniforms, and outfits which also involve safety of
players and the officials.
 Important Aspects to Consider
in Learning a Sport

4. Technical and Tactical Skills – technical skills are the basics

of playing the game (e.g., basketball – dribble, shoot, pass)
while tactical skills are the strategies to take advantage
during the game.
5. Rules of the Game – set of rules on how the game is played,
violations, penalties, how to score points, how many players
are allowed, etc.
6. Officiating – officials of the game, their duties and
responsibilities of calling for violations, penalties, points, etc.
and regulating fair play.
Technical Skills in Playing Sports
These are basic or fundamental skills needed to
play the game. These are required in all sports.
It advances in degrees or levels as a player
practices or gets used to doing the skill.

Examples of these are dribbling, passing, and

shooting in basketball, and ball reception,
attacking/spiking, and setting
in volleyball.
Tactical Skills in Playing Sports
These are the decision-making skills or strategies
used in different situations during the game.

These may vary depending on the trainer or

coach, skill level of an athlete, or the strength and
weakness of the opposing team.

The use of tactical decision during a game is

called game sense.
 Five Steps in Teaching
Tactical Skills

1. Distinguishing the important decisions

2. Establishing essential knowledge for
athletes
3. Recognizing the signals in situations
4. Giving appropriate tactical options
5. Planning a practice game
 Some Considerations in
Choosing a Sport
• 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 ice skating, golf,
and scuba diving require financial investment on
equipment and actual activity.
• State of health and level of fitness. Demands of physical
activity may be excessive for the body, having a
conditioning is recommended.
• Other alternative activities that will give motivation.
 Examples of Sports and
Movement in Each Component
of Skill-related Fitness
 Safety Measures to Avoid
Unnecessary Injuries in Playing
Games or Sports
• Safety Equipment
• Hydration
• Perform moderate-intensity physical
activity
• Weather Condition
Related Activity: Find Out
Choose one sports for individual, dual, and
team sports. Identify the following aspects on
each sports.
1. History
2. Court Dimensions and Venue
3. Equipment and Gears (including cost/price of
each equipment and gears)
4. Rules of the Game (summary of the most basic
rules and the international body governing the
sports)
5. Officials