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Sociology is the scientific study of society and human social behavior. Sports sociology studies sports as a social phenomenon and how cultures transfer customs from one generation to the next through communication and imitation. In early human history, activities like running and wrestling helped with survival but later developed into organized sports. Many countries have contributed to the development of modern sports, including Greece founding the Ancient Olympics, England founding cricket, and the US popularizing basketball and tennis. Sports promote individual development through improved physical, social, mental, and emotional skills, but can also promote either national unity or divisions depending on how they are approached.

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Sociology

Sociology is the scientific study of society and human social behavior. Sports sociology studies sports as a social phenomenon and how cultures transfer customs from one generation to the next through communication and imitation. In early human history, activities like running and wrestling helped with survival but later developed into organized sports. Many countries have contributed to the development of modern sports, including Greece founding the Ancient Olympics, England founding cricket, and the US popularizing basketball and tennis. Sports promote individual development through improved physical, social, mental, and emotional skills, but can also promote either national unity or divisions depending on how they are approached.

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 Sociology : It is a scientific study of society and the relationship between the components of society.

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Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, human social behaviour, patterns of social
relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life.  Sports Sociology:
Sociology of sport, otherwise known as sports sociology, is a discipline of sociology that studies sports as
a social phenomenon.  Culture: A culture is a way of life of a group of people--the behaviours, beliefs,
values, and symbols that they accept, generally without thinking about them, and that are passed along
by communication and imitation from one generation to the next.  Cultural heritage: It is the transfer
of customs, traditions, values, etc. to the future generation with modifications added by the experience
of each present generation.  Sports in early human beings times : Running, jumping, throwing,
wrestling, boxing, and chariot racing were methods of saving life from wild animals. Later, these were
developed as sports and games.  Contribution of countries to sports : l Greece : Founder of organized
sporting events—Ancient Olympics in 776 BCE. l Rome : Sports and games were restricted for slaves and
the military. l England : Called ‘Home of Outdoor Sports’. Also considered as the founder of ball games.
Invented cricket, hammer throw, and pole vault. l USA : Popularised games through Young Men's
Christian Association (YMCA) and Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). Introduced basketball
and tennis as sporting events. l Sweden : One of the leading contributors to present-day gymnastics. l
Japan : Introduced the games of Sumo, Judo, Taekwondo, and Fencing. l Denmark : In 1884, Franz
Nachtegall, introduced the concept of modern physical education in schools. l India : Introduced the
games of Malkhamb, Kabaddi, Yoga, Kho-Kho, etc.  Individual development through sports : Sports
contribute toward an individual's development through : l Physical development : Physical fitness. l
Social development : Social adjustment. l Mental development : Mental alertness. l Emotional
development : Emotional balance.  Role in promoting national integration : l As a good effect, it
promotes brotherhood, fraternity, national, and international co-operation. l As a bad effect, it
promotes regionalism, personal vanity, quarrels, and rivalry. l Jesse Owens, the winner of four gold
medals at the Berlin Olympic Games, suffered racial discrimination at the hands of Adolf Hitler.  Role in
personality development : Plays an important role in developing (1) attitude, (2) patience, (3)
helpfulness, (4) friendship, (5) team spirit, (6) discipline, (7) unity, (8) self-confidence, and (9) tolerance

 Role in promoting national integration : l As a good effect, it promotes brotherhood, fraternity,


national, and international co-operation. l As a bad effect, it promotes regionalism, personal vanity,
quarrels, and rivalry. l Jesse Owens, the winner of four gold medals at the Berlin Olympic Games,
suffered racial discrimination at the hands of Adolf Hitler.

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