INTRODUCTION SPORTS Sports is an activity that requires physical actions and skills where individuals or teams compete under a set of rules. It is classified into individual, dual or team sports. SPORT BADMINTON BASKETBALL BOWLING BOXING FOOTBALL LAWN TENNIS TRACK AND FIELD TABLE TENNIS/PINGPONG SKATING SOFTBALL SWIMMING VOLLEYBALL INDIVIDUAL DUAL TEAM WHAT DOES ONE NEED TO KNOW IN PLAYING SPORTS? 1. HISTORY 2. COURT DIMENSIONS/VENUE 3. EQUIPMENT AND GEAR 4. TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL SKILLS 5. RULES OF THE GAME 6. OFFICIATING 1. HISTORY The inventor of the sport, country of origin, and development of the game. 2. COURT DIMENSIONS/VENUE Where the games are played (indoor, outdoor, or both), size, different designs for male or female, and safety procedures for the players. 3. EQUIPMENT AND GEAR Proper protective gears, uniforms, and outfits which also involve safety of players and the officials. 4. TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL SKILLS Technical skills are the basics of playing the game (e.g., basketball-dribble, shoot, pass) while tactical skills are the strategies to take advantage during the game. 5. RULES OF THE GAME Set of rules on how the game is played, violations, penalties, how to score points, how many players are allowed, etc. 6. OFFICIATING Officials of the game, their duties and responsibilities of calling for violations, penalties, points, etc. and regulating fair play.