SPORTS AND SOCIETY

Sports and Society provides students a basis for understanding the sports industry and the broader economic, political, religious, cultural, ethnic, and social systems that apply to the world of sports.

Sport has been identified as part of the society that provides opportunities for regular interaction with many social institutions. Sports play a major role in the society.

   Sports has become a major part of modern society with influence being felt in all areas of life to the extent that it has become a force and symbol of national unity.

Sports can be defined as a competitive activity that involves vigorous physical exertion or the use of complex physical skills by an individual.

What is society?

Society can be defined as a group or a nation living together in an organized community.

VALUES AND FUNCTIONS OF SPORTS IN THE SOCIETY

The functions and values of sports to the societies include the following:

1. It serves as an avenue to unite various ethnic groups
2. It is used to reduce tension
3. Victory in sports has some national impact like prestige, enhanced status, and respect.
4. It brings about economic and political gains to  the society
5. It creates excitement, fun, enjoyment, and physical fitness

WAYS SPORTS CAN BE USED TO CONTROL YOUTHS RESTIVENESS

A lot of youths are effectively engaged in various sports competitions. Therefore, instead of involving in crime, drug abuse, or exerting their energy in unprofitable activities, sports are used as a tool to control and curb youth restiveness.

Many youths take up careers in sports. Both government and private organizations should establish sports academy that prevents aimlessness and wandering among the youth.

EVALUATION

1.     Define sports
2.     Define society