Other Sports & Activities

Sports can be generally defined as activities involving physical exertion and skill that are governed by a set of rules or customs and are participated in by individuals as a means of recreation or competition. The first sports most likely involved fishing or hunting for survival purposes or presentations of strength and agility to show physical superiority or to forge relationships with members of the opposite sex. As civilization evolved, sports became more organized by involving special rules, equipment, and timing, measuring, and scoring devices. This section features resources on a number of sports practiced by individuals throughout the world.