Sports: An Introduction

SPORTS
AN INTRODUCTION
Sports
- is an activity that requires physical actions
and skills where individuals or teams
compete under a set of rules.
Types of Sports
Sport is classified into:
• Individual sports
• Dual sports
• Team sports
Individual sports are played by one participant on each competing
side
Dual Sports are played by two competingpairs
Team Sports are played by three or more players

What is the difference of
individual/dual sports vs. team sports?
• Individual sports
foster a higher amount of discipline,
self-confidence, focus, and passion
• Team sports
many variables are considered to
determine the success or failure of the team. It
depends on the collective effort of all its players
What does one need
to know in playing
sports?
Some of the important aspects to
consider in learning a sport:
1. History
2. Court Dimensions/ Venue
3. Equipment and Gear
4. Technical and Tactical Skills
5. Rules of the Game
6. Officiating
Individual/
Dual Sports
Table Tennis
1. Grip
• Shakehand Grip
• Penhold Grip
2. Ready Position
3. Forehand and Backhand
4. Basic hitting
5. Topsin Serve
6. Basic Position, Forehand and Backhand Drive
7. Forehand and Backhand Push
Badminton
1. Grip 4. Forehand and Backhand
• Handshake Grip (forehand and Overhead Stroke
backhand) 5. Forehand and Backhand Clear
2. Ready Position and footwork 6. Forehand and Backhand Drop
3. Serve 7. Forehand and Backhand
• Long serve Smash
• Short serve (forehand and 8. Forehand and Backhand Drive
backhand)
Team Sports
Basketball
1. Footwork
2. Pivoting
3. Catching the Ball
4. Dribbling
5. Passing
6. Shooting
7. Rebounding
Softball
1. Throwing
2. Catching
3. Fielding Flyballs and Ground Balls
4. Playing Catcher
5. Pitching
6. Batting
7. Baserunning
8. Sliding
Volleyball
1. Stance (ready position of the body and foot)
2. Service (Underhand, sidearm, and overhand serve)
3. Tossing (underhand and overhand or finger toss)
4. Passing/receiving (Forearm pass, Overhand, and dig
pass)
5. Attacking
6. Blocking
7. Defensive skills (Rolling/Sliding)
Technical and
Tactical Skills in
Playing Sports
Technical Skills
-These are basic or fundamental skills
needed to play the game.
Examples of Technical Skills:
•In basketball (dribbling, passing, and
shooting)
•In volleyball (ball reception,
attacking/spiking, and setting)
Tactical Skills
-These are the decision-making skills or strategies
used in different situations during the game
-A basic example is the use of quick pass and
movement against a taller but slower opponent in
basketball
-The use of tactical decision during a game is
called game sense
Five Steps in Teaching
Tactical skills
Distinguishing the important decision
Establishing essential knowledge for athletes
Recognizing the signals in situations
Giving appropriate tactical options
Planning a Practice Game

Planning a Practice Game
1. Preparation/Planning
• Date, time, and duration of training/practice
• Objectives/Goals
• Equipment needed during training/practice
2. Training Proper
• Warm-up/Stretching
• Teaching new skills/practice of previously taught skills
• Scrimmage/Practice game
• Cool down and assessment
CHOOSING A
SPORT
Some of the considerations that will guide
an individual in their choice of sports
include:
1. Weather extremities(hot or cold) for am outdoor sports
activity.
2. Enjoyment derived from he activity.
3. Previous activities tried and enjoyed.
4. Financial capacity or budget. Activities like skating,
golf, and scuba diving require financial investment on
equipment and actual activity.
5. State of health and level of fitness. Demand of
physical activity may be excessive for the body,
having a conditioning is recommended.
6. Other alternative activities that will give motivation.

What are the health-related and skill-
related fitness in sports/physical
activity ?
•Health-related physical fitness – are the aerobic
capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance,
flexibility, and body composition of an individual .
•Skill-related physical fitness- sometimes called sports
fitness or motor fitness.
•One of the factors that influence skill-related performance
is heredity; however, most fitness skills can be developed
and improved.
Skill- Related Examples of
Fitness Component Sports Movement
Agility Basketball Changing directions to escape a

defender
Tennis Changing directions to hit the ball
Balance Cycling Riding a bicycle

Gymnastics Performing on the balance beam
Coordination Table Hitting the ball

Tenni Catching a ball
s Baseball Kicking a soccer ball
Soccer
Reaction Time Swimming Start to jump/dive on the pool
when the signal start
Basketball Getting the rebound
Speed Athletics Running the 100m event

Badminto Receiving a drop shot
n Stealing a base
Baseball
Power Baseball Throwing a fast ball

Powerlifting Lifting weights
What are the safety measures to
avoid unnecessary injuries in playing
games or sports?
1. Safety Equipment
2. Hydration
3.Perform moderate-intensity physical
activity
4. Weather Condition

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SPORTS

Dual Sports are played by two competingpairs

Team Sports are played by three or more players

Establishing essential knowledge for athletes

Recognizing the signals in situations

Giving appropriate tactical options

Planning a Practice Game

6. Other alternative activities that will give motivation.

Agility Basketball Changing directions to escape a

Balance Cycling Riding a bicycle

Coordination Table Hitting the ball

Speed Athletics Running the 100m event

Power Baseball Throwing a fast ball

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