What Is A Sport?
We have a huge list of sports which includes some that you may not consider a sport. In order to justify what makes the list, we have to base the inclusion on a clear definition of what makes a sport (Wood, 1997). Here are some reference that I found on internet:
“a human activity capable of achieving a result requiring physical exertion and/or physical skill, which, by its nature and organization, is competitive and is generally accepted as being a sport.” (Australian Sports Commission, ASC)
"An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively" (Free Dictionary online)
Questionable Sports
We have a huge list of sports from around the world, but some people will question if some are actually called sports. We have determined and discussed what's going on in sports, and it's easy to evaluate this sport to meet those criteria.(Wood, 1997)
A sport is
- A human activity involving physical skill and exertion.
- Governed by a set of rules or customs.
- Undertaken competitively and capable of achieving a result.
“MOST EXPENSIVE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE SIGNINGS”
1. Chelsea’s two time player of the year was sold to Manchester United in January 2013, when the Spain international appeared to be surplus to Mourinho’s plans at Stamford Bridge. While Mata took time to rediscover the form that made him a hit at Chelsea, the 29 year old quickly embedded himself into the United side. The midfielder retained his place once Mourinho took charge at Old Trafford and proved to be a key figure in their Europa League success.
FERNANDO TORRES
2. Chelsea’s capture of Liverpool’s star striker in January 2011 looked like a guaranteed success, but Fernando Torres’ drop-off in performance following his move to Stamford Bridge was remarkable. After netting 65 league goals in three and a half seasons with Liverpool, the Spain international managed just 20 in his next three and a half with Chelsea. A semi-final strike against Barcelona in the Champions League final was a rare highlight
MESUT OZIL
3. Arsene Wenger splashed the cash to bring Ozil to Arsenal in September 2013, making the former Real Madrid playmaker the most expensive German footballer of all time. Ozil is established as a key player for the Gunners but is often criticized for failing to consistently hit the top levels in big games.
