Individual, Dual, and

Team Sports
Sports is made up of rules. These rules
are put in place for several reasons.
 First, rules are put up in sport to secure safety.
Skill, strength, speed, power, agility, competitive
and swiftness of reaction time are characteristics
developed as competitors try to best each other
given a set of parameters that will totally
eliminate, if not, minimize harm to each other
and to everyone.
Sports is made up of rules. These rules
are put in place for several reasons.
 Second, rules are set up for a sport or game to
be playable. For example, boundary lines are
usually put in place to eliminate players from
running away. Imagine playing basketball without
an outside line. Once a team scores, the next
time they have ball possession, they can just
dribble the ball away and wait it out.
Sports is made up of rules. These rules
are put in place for several reasons.
 Third, rules exist so that the sport is marketable.
If a spectator is watching and knows the rules,
then the spectator is drawn into the game. The
reasons that a player acts in certain way may be
due to the excitement induced as the game is
played, the thrill of winning or the agony of losing
shared by the spectator. When the audience
knows the rules, the demonstrations of skill,
technique, prowess, strength, and all the other
traits are a lot more appreciated.
CATEGORIES OF SPORTS

 Individual/Dual Sports
 Team Sports
 Combative Sports
INDIVIDUAL/DUAL SPORTS

 Participants compete alone in

individual sports, hence the category
Individual/Dual Sports on the other
hand are sports played by two
individuals competing against another
pair. One example is tennis. Athletes
generally compete in singles play;
however, there are also doubles play
categories. This is the format used
among other racquet sports such as
badminton and racquetball in both
minor and major tournaments.
 Individual/Dual sports provides benefits that team sports
do not. Aside from providing development in terms of
motor skills, agility, hand-eye coordination and
endurance, individual/Dual sports combine physical fitness
and mental development. Unlike with team sports, a
player's success or failure in individual sports is totally
dependent on his own ability. Individual sport athletes are
completely responsible for every play and cannot rely on
the help of other teammates; this build coping skills and
resilience while developing self-esteem and confidence.
TEAM SPORTS

 The most popular example of a

team sport is Basketball. Other
examples are baseball, football,
volleyball, hockey, and softball.
The dynamic of team sports is even
more different than individual or
dual sports, because of the
cooperation and specialization of
roles on teams. Being a part of a
team can be one of the most
rewarding things a person can do.
 The camaraderie, the character building, and of course,
the teamwork, are just some of the positives to being a
part of a team. In team sports, teams have to work
together to win the game, there's no single person who
can carry the rest of the team themselves. And there's
nothing like watching a team come together for a big
victory.
COMBATIVE

 A combat sport, or fighting sport, is a

competitive contact sport that usually
involves one-on-one combat. In many
combat sports, a contestant wins by
scoring more points than the opponent
or by disabling the opponent. Some of
the most common examples of
combative sports are Arnis, Boxing and
Taekwondo. Combat sports can be a
great way to improve your focus,
confidence, and health.
Benefits in Sports

There are several benefits of engaging in sports.

1. Learning how to set goals, as well as collaborating with
others in order to attain such goals.
2. Learning to follow and respect rules.
3. Develop the value of persistence and perseverance during
practices.
4. Dealing with loss and failure is also learned.
HOW SPORTS CAN HELP YOU
MANAGE STRESS?
 Stress can be managed in a lot of ways. By having a
positive outlook in life and by seeking the help of the
people around you, overcoming stress will be a little bit
easier for you. Engaging into Sports can also be a good
way to overcome stress. Here’s how:
1. Sports can improve your mood. Getting
involved in a physical activity whether playing
sports, working out at a gym, or taking a brisk
walk, physical activity triggers brain chemicals
that make you feel happier and more relaxed.
Team sports in particular provide a chance to
unwind and engage in a satisfying challenge that
improves your fitness. They also provide social
benefits by allowing you to connect with
teammates and friends in a recreational setting.
2. Sports can improve your concentration. Regular
physical activity helps keep your key mental skills
sharp as you age This includes critical thinking,
learning, and using good judgment. Participating in
this kind of activity three to five times a week for
at least 30 minutes can provide these mental
health benefits.
3. Sports reduce stress and depression. When you
are physically active, your mind is distracted from
daily stressors. This can help you avoid getting
bogged down by negative thoughts. Exercise
reduces the levels of stress hormones in your body.
4. Sports improve sleep habit. Sports and other
forms of physical activity improve the quality of
sleep. They do this by helping you fall asleep
faster, deepening your sleep. Sleeping better can
improve your mental outlook the next day, as well
as improve your mood. Just be careful not to
engage in sports too late in the day. Evening
practices within a few hours of bedtime may
leave you too energized to sleep.
Activity 1:
Directions: Name 5 sports that you know according to its category.

 INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS

 TEAM SPORTS
 COMBATIVE SPORTS
Activity 2: Multiple Choice
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which statement about sports is incorrect?

A. Sports includes all forms of competitive activity or games
B. Sports are activities that require nonphysical actions and
skills performed under a set of rules
C. Sports improve physical ability and skills while providing
enjoyment to participants, and in some cases, entertainment
for spectators.
2. Choose a sport that is best played in singles or doubles
category.
A. Table tennis B. Football C. Soccer D. Hockey
3. Choose a sport that is best played in teams.
A. Fencing B. Basketball C. Boxing D. Arnis
4. Which of the following is not considered as a combative sport?
A. Kickboxing B. Muay Thai C. Javelin Throw D. Judo
5. Which statement about stress is correct?
A. Stress is a physical response experienced on encountering
a threat
B. All human beings have the same stressors.
C. When people have the resources to cope with a situation,
they get stressed.
D. There are bodily signals that result from stress
6. Which statement about sports and stress is correct?
A. Physical activities such as sports cause more stress
B. There are no social benefits in joining team sports
C. Physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you
feel happier and more relaxed D. Physical activity triggers
anxiety
7. Which statement is incorrect about sports and
concentration?
A. Regular physical activity helps keep your key mental
skills sharp as you age
B. Sports can help improve critical thinking skills
C. Sports have no mental health benefits
D. Engaging in sports three to five times a week for at least
30 minutes is beneficial to us
8. Which statement is incorrect about sports and stress?
A. When you are physically active, your mind is focuses on
daily stressors
B. When you are physically active, your mind is distracted
from daily stressors
C. Exercise reduces the levels of stress hormones in your body
D. Endorphins are natural mood lifters that are triggered by
physical activities
9. Which statement is incorrect about sports and sleep?
A. Sports and other forms of physical activities improve
sleep quality.
B. Sleeping better can improve your mental outlook the
next day, as well as improve your mood
C. It is best not to engage in sports late in the day or before
bedtime.
D. Exercising 30 minutes before going to bed is a great way
to get a good sleep.
10. Which statement is true?
A. There are 3 sports categories.
B. People engage in sports both for health purposes and
entertainment.
C. Sports help in managing stress and depression.
D. All of the above.