2. WHAT IS A SPORT?
Sport is all forms of usually competitive physical
activity which aim to use, maintain or improve
physical ability and skills while providing
entertainment to participants, and in some cases,
spectators.
3. KINDS OF SPORTS
Hundreds of sports exist, from two participants to
those with hundreds.
Either in teams or competing as individuals.
4. INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
• An individual sport
is a sport in which
participants
compete as
individuals
• Examples include
running, judo, skiing
and swimming.
5. TEAM SPORTS
Players work together to accomplish an
ultimate goal which is usually to win.
Examples are basketball, rugby and volleyball.
6. THE OLYMPIC GAMES
• Originated in ancient Greece 3,000
years ago in honor of the god
Zeus.
• Were revived in the late 19th
century.
• They have become the world’s
most important sporting
competition.
• They’re held every four years.
10. UNUSUAL SPORTS: HURLING
Outdoor team game
Played in Ireland
Fast and skillful
game.
Players use a wooden
stick called hurler.
11. UNUSUAL SPORTS: CURLING
Olympic sport
Two teams,
four players each
They slide granite stones
Strategy and teamwork
are important
Nickname: Chess on ice
12. UNUSUAL SPORTS: SKELETON
Fast winter olympic sport
Originated in Switzerland
Started in 1882
A sled is used
13. UNUSUAL SPORTS: LACROSSE
Team sport of Native American origin
Started in the 17th
century
Players use a small
rubber ball and a stick
Olympic game