Many “sports” have been intensely debated as to whether or not they actually qualify as a sport. Several examples include: bowling, golf, speech, hunting, and fishing. Each of these could be elaborated on, but the focus in this paper will be on fishing. Fishing is a sport. There are two sides to this argument, and both are vehemently defended. Even though the dictionary definition of the term “sport” proves that fishing would be categorized as said sport, the socially accepted definition varies person-to-person based on their own experience and understanding.
Fishing is a sport. In this definitional statement, “fishing” is the specific subject because it’s referring to a certain sport, and “sport” is the general category because it can
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All humans are driven by the impulse to compare what lies in the world with their standards of how things are, or should be. For example, if an individual grew up playing cricket and played on a school team, they would most likely argue that cricket is a sport. Another individual who grew up in a completely different area playing football could argue that cricket isn’t a sport, but football is. It all pertains to what’s relatable for people, and their habits affect their outlook of the world around them. If there was no dictionary, everyone would define everything differently; there would be no standard explanation for what something is. In regards to fishing, many people argue that fishing is considered a sport in a professional competition, but not as an informal venture. Otherwise, it is only a hobby or pastime. This is the main point of the opposing argument-if it’s not in a formal environment, it can’t be a sport. Thus, hockey, soccer, football, baseball, basketball, tennis, etc. are all considered to be sports because they have professional teams that play at a national level. These sports are extremely competitive, obviously physically exerting, and they require quite a bit of skill and natural athletic ability. In these regards, it’s easy to classify them as sports because they clearly fulfill all the criteria that determines if an activity is a sport or not. Unless there are official fishing competitions (which, according to the 2017 Bassmaster Tournament Schedule, there have already been at least 36 competitions this year at the local, regional, and national level), most people don’t believe it to be a sport. Other recreational activities such as bowling, skating, fishing, and even debate, are deemed by society to be hobbies, clubs, or pastimes. It all varies on the
What exactly determines whether or not an activity is a sport? The term sport is defined by The Free Dictionary as: A physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively, an activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively, or an active pastime; recreation.
There are millions of cheerleaders in America and all around the world today. They stand in front of hundreds of fans and try their best to get the crowd pumped up. They stand outside braving the cold as they are rained, sleeted, and even snowed on. It’s probably the only sport I can think of where you would have to wear hardly any warm clothing and still have to pump the crowd up. How can you not call that a sport?
...lly waiting. Unlike fishing that take skill in pulling the fishing line and dancing the bait all this athlete has little skill involved with capturing the fish. Even though chance is a major part in determining a true sport I believe this activity to be too dependent on chance and requires too small of human involvement on being successful. This had led me to classify this sport also as a recreational activity.
Poker has developed a massive following in recent years, with the help of media outlets like ESPN and Fox the game of poker is world renown now. “This mainstream acceptance is due to increased media coverage of high-stakes poker tournaments such as the 2003 World Series of Poker and various weekly tournaments on the World Poker Tour.” (/iml.jou.ufl.edu...) The two outlets that represent this game people would say that the game of poker is a sport. We can all agree that it is a game but does that necessarily make it a sport? Of course the serious poker players will say that it is, but for the players of other games qualified as a sport say otherwise. So despite the recent growth in popularity of poker; the claim of it being a sport has brought criticism. What about poker makes this a valid discussion; the two networks that broadcast it or is there really qualities of sport behind this game.
Surfing is not a sport, and no true surfer would ever claim otherwise. Yes, it requires all the essential elements of a sport; strength, discipline, balance and most of all practice but unlike a sport, surfing isn’t a competition. True, even most surfers refer to it as an “extreme sport”, but the truth is, we do so because it’s impossible to create a word that completely describes surfing. It is an experience in its own class, a spiritual conquest quest, searching for the perfect wave.
To this day video games are not considered a sport because it doesn’t require physical work. Even though it is not considered a sport, events exist in which teams compete for a big prize. Some people think that video games are a sport because it requires an incredible ability to play video games and know how to play the variety of games that exist. Others think that video games are just moving your fingers and pressing buttons, but it goes a lot further than that.
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A sport is something that requires someone to have a special set of skills to do what they are doing within the said sport and also a sport requires some form of physical excellence in said athlete NASCAR simply does not have this no matter what type of shape you are in you can drive a car. NASCAR drivers are not really special either due to the fact that nearly everybody in this world can drive a car. NASCAR is taking a basic everyday thing and putting a competitive feel to it which simply does not work if it did anything and everything could be a sport. If all a sport was something that had a competitive feel to it then breathing could be a sport or even sleeping could be if it just had to have a competitive side to
Golf is a very fun activity which is played by many all around the world. But a big concern about golf is, is golf really a sport? Many people say yes but also, many people say no. I am here to tell you why I think golf is a sport.
What makes something a sport? What characteristics define a sport? Why do we feel that some sports are not considered sports when we have never played them? When you google the definition of a sport this is what you will find “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.” So as long as there is physical activity and competing then whatever you are playing is considered a sport. When you think of a “sport” that should not be considered one what is the first that comes to mind; why? Why is it when googling “Sports that aren 't considered sports” Cheerleading comes up so often?
Whitford, Steve. "Gaming Is NOT a Sport." Do Gaming. N.p., 11 Jan. 2011. Web. 13 Dec. 2013
Someone is sitting on a stage with people clapping and people cheering, but they didn’t sing or dance, they did magic while playing a video-game. This is competitive gaming. People can see and know that gaming is fun. They are playing a sport. Some disagree with this, but many other people believe it is. The players must go to the gym for fast reactions and stamina and must be very mentally focused, and just agree to stick with the trends as well. Video gaming should be a sport.
A sport is usually defined as competitive. Horseback riding is very fun and just as competitive as any other sport. Also it is kind of special and different because it includes different types of events. Also it includes lots of clothing and equipment, which can be expensive but totally worth it. These events would include gymkhana, dressage, showmanship and jumping. It is not like
The first category of sports is individual sports, in which a person can play alone if he/she does not have any partner. For example, auto racing, tent pegging, golf, fishing, skating, skiing, swimming, martial arts and cycling. These are the sports that a person can play alone and maintain his/her fitness while enjoying the game. Unlike team sports, individual sports focus more on personal growth and accomplishment. In indivi...