steve2
Well-known member
Most probably been discussed before but found this on the net. Where does fishing fit into this. I have always called it a pastime/hobby.
When is a sport not a sport?
It has been the subject of many heated bar room discussions – what exactly makes something a sport. Does it require physical exertion, a governing body, a high level of skill and technical ability? How does an activity go from being seen as a game or a pastime to being officially classified as a sport?
The Council of Europe charter on sport uses the following definition: "Sport means all forms of physical activity, which through casual or organized participation, aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental well-being, forming social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels".
Funding bodies like Sport England look to see if a particular activity meets this definition when determining whether or not they recognize it as a sport. But that has not stopped the debate from continuing to rage.
When is a sport not a sport?
It has been the subject of many heated bar room discussions – what exactly makes something a sport. Does it require physical exertion, a governing body, a high level of skill and technical ability? How does an activity go from being seen as a game or a pastime to being officially classified as a sport?
The Council of Europe charter on sport uses the following definition: "Sport means all forms of physical activity, which through casual or organized participation, aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental well-being, forming social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels".
Funding bodies like Sport England look to see if a particular activity meets this definition when determining whether or not they recognize it as a sport. But that has not stopped the debate from continuing to rage.