Individual and dual sport

1. INDIVIDUAL AND
DUAL SPORT
PREPARED BY:
JORES S. ICOT, LPT

2. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of interactive discussion, the BSCPE/BSEE students
with 80% accuracy should be able to:
• Classify individual and dual sports
• Enumerate examples of individual and dual sports
• Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of individual
and dual sports
• Give the benefits in engaging sports

3. Sports — you either love them or you were the
person who hide in the locker room during P.E.
class. Individual sports are sports in which one
athlete competes on their own. Other sports are dual
sports in which two athletes compete against each
other or as a team against another team of two
people. Both of these are distinct from team sports,
which involve larger numbers of athletes working
together against an opposing team made up of an
equal number of competitors.

5. Sports have significantly been commended because of
the benefits it may entail to one who wishes to engage with it.
Perhaps some of the most notable benefits would be a healthy
physique and a positive mindset. This being said, one could be
easily persuaded to choose a sport for themselves.

6. However, among all the many sports recognized here in
our country, which one would be best to consider? Generally,
sports can be classified into three: individual, dual, and team.
When choosing a sport, the classification can be of great help
to identify which sport would sit best with one’s self.

7. The main difference between individual and dual sports
is the number of athletes who compete on the same side.
However, each sport type comes with plenty of benefits and
challenges.

8. What are individual sports?
Individual sports are 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. Although
individual sports can be competitive, the athlete is
also in competition with themselves.

9. Practicing a sport individually requires plenty of
motivation in order to develop the skills that are needed to
progress in the activity. Along with gaining additional skills,
two other main benefits of individual sports are self-discipline
and mental focus. The more you practice, the better you can
get, and you’re the one who’s responsible for reaching your
goal.

10. However, one primary disadvantage of individual sports
is that same responsibility — if you take competitions
seriously and lose, you’re responsible — and it can be hard to
push yourself to keep improving at times when you’re only
holding yourself accountable.

11. Examples of popular individual sports include:
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Running
• Swimming
• Bouldering
• Archery
• Gymnastics
• Weightlifting

12. Sometimes, as in the case of gymnastics, individual
athletes compete but are members of a larger team — they’re
just performing, competing or being judged on their own. But
typically, just because you’re not a part of a big team when
engaging in most individual sports, it doesn’t mean that you
can’t achieve great things.

13. Just take it from some of the biggest stars of individual
sports. Usain Bolt is the fastest runner on the planet. He
expressed that being a winner doesn’t come easily, saying,
“Yes, it looks easy. But it’s not. There’s a lot of work and
dedication. It’s rough. I want people to understand that what
they see on the track is because I work so hard to get there.”

15. What are dual sports?
Compared to individual sports, there aren’t as
many dual sports out there — but dual sports can
take several different forms. In one form of dual
sports, a single athlete competes against another
single athlete; there’s no team, just two athletes
against each other in a one-on-one match. Dual
sports can also involve two athletes on the same
team competing with two athletes of the opposite
team, known as two on two.

16. Examples of some of the most popular dual sports
include:
• Chess
• Table tennis
• Tennis
• Badminton
• Racquetball
• Fencing
• Beach volleyball

17. Dual sports come with many benefits. Not only do they
encourage a lot of discipline, but they also involve utilizing
analytical skills and studying what’s needed in order to beat
your opponent.

18. While bringing your own skills to the court is impressive,
you also have to know something about whom you’re
competing against. You can then make their weakness your
strength and study their techniques to overcome them during
play.

19. However, when one player is off their game for that day,
it can affect both teammates. Cooperation is extremely
important in dual sports, and it’s essential to get along with
your teammate before trying to compete.

20. While this classification of sport has its own advantages,
one should not disregard its disadvantages as well. The social
aspect is definitely not a strength of this sport. Since the athlete
competes alone in individual sports, the formation of bonds as
those who play dual sports is not nurtured.

21. Moreover, the lack of support from a co-athlete can be
difficult in certain situations. During times of a losing streak, it
is critical for the athlete to maintain their play when their
confidence is gravely affected.

22. Dual sports, on the other hand, greatly develops a strong
sense of solidarity and a sense of belongingness for its players.
Since this sport is played in pairs, it is necessary to rely on and
work together with the other player in order to succeed. Not
only does this sport promote good sportsmanship, but it also
helps to bring out the best in others. This influences the athlete
to be more supportive, patient, and optimistic, not just inside
the court but outside as well.

23. Disadvantages also exist in this classification of sport.
One of which is sowing unhealthy competition between pairs.
This can create a spiteful environment and can cause feelings
of inadequacy to the players.

24. While both classifications of sports impact one’s body
and mindset positively, each has its own advantages and
disadvantages. In choosing, always consider its pros and cons
and go with the sport that would likely give one’s self an
enjoyable experience.

25. “The only one who can tell you ‘you
can’t win’ is you and you don’t have
to listen.”
-Jessica Ennis-Hill