Social functions of sports

1. Submitted To:-
Dr .Ajit kumar
Amity School of Physical education and Sports Sciences
Amity University, Uttar Pradesh
Topic:--social functions of sports

2. Group Member
• Suraj singh A3013821042
• Yash walde A3013821043
• Sahil tokas A3013821014
• Krishan upmany A3013821053
• Arpit Baliyan A3013821081
• Rahul singh A3013821061

4. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS OF SPORTS
• The manifest functions of sport in a society are represented by physical
fitness and the socialization of individuals to the value of hard work, team
work (cooperation) and competition.
• Latent functions include character development from participation in sport
and an emotional release from the physical activity.
• Sport provides the motivation to be physically fit.
• To play the game well one needs to be in shape. The desire to play well is a
product of the social belief in winning or being first in a valued activity.
• Further sport provides members of a society with a controlled method of
emotional release of aggression.
• In modern life humans have few acceptable ways to release feelings of
aggression generated by the frustrations of modern life, sport is believed to
be a harmless way to "let off steam."

5. • The value of hard work leading to a win (the belief in a meritocracy) is a
cornerstone of participation in sport.
• The individuals and teams which credit their work ethic for wins are greatly
admired.
• Sport is valued in as a method of building character, developing strong
minds and bodies, teaching team work and self-discipline which are all
highly valued in society.

6. • Sporting events have
played pivotal roles in
communities around the
world throughout history.
• Today, contests pushing
physical limits are more
popular than ever before.
• As interest in health and
longevity continues to rise,
and governments and
businesses continue to see
sporting events as sound
investments, sports will
play a vital role in society
for the foreseeable future.

7. • At no other time in history have sports played
such a dominant role in daily life.
• Thanks to the prevalence of the internet and
television, adults and children alike consume
sports at an astonishing rate.
• When we are not physically involved in
sports, we play them via video games or in
fantasy leagues, and we watch them on TV.
• The celebrity status of top athletes speaks to
the importance we attach to sporting events.
• Athletic endeavors, both amateur and
professional, have a tremendous economic,
political and cultural influence on our
society.
• Watching and playing sports provide ways to
escape the stress of our daily lives and come
together as a community.

8. • Hosting sporting events can boost tourism and revenue for a city. Sports in society can
even influence our understanding of gender roles and socio-economic issues, and they
can help frame city-, state- and national identity.
• Sports’ immense effect on culture is especially evident among those who may not enjoy
playing or watching sports–these people often still know the names of key players, and
they may still take national pride in Olympic medals. No matter your individual
involvement, sports generally provide everyone in a society with some form of a shared
story and a shared goal.