BF2S Forums The least sporty of the sports?

DrunkFace wrote:

ph1shman420 wrote:

so what is the definition of a sport?

Any of these will suffice.

google wrote:

Definitions of  sport on the Web:

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

thefreedictionary wrote:

1. a. Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.
2.  An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.
3. An active pastime; recreation.

dictionary.reference wrote:

1. an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.

merriam-webster wrote:

(1): physical activity engaged in for pleasure
(2): a particular activity (as an athletic game) so engaged in

dictionary.cambridge.org wrote:

1 [C] a game, competition or activity needing physical effort and skill that is played or done according to rules, for enjoyment and/or as a job:
2 [u] UK all types of physical activity which people do to keep healthy or for enjoyment:

encarta.msn.com wrote:

1. competitive physical activity: an individual or group competitive activity involving physical exertion or skill, governed by rules, and sometimes engaged in professionally

2. pastime: an active pastime participated in for pleasure or exercise

ph1shman420 wrote:

also, cfo is a job, not a game. good try, though

Yes, and playing card games is a game not a sport.

Red Forman wrote:

Sport is an activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. Sports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determinant of the outcome (winning or losing), but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports (a common name for some card games and board games with little to no element of chance) and motor sports where mental acuity or equipment quality are major factors. Sport is commonly defined as an organized, competitive and skillful physical activity requiring commitment and fair play. Some view sports as differing from games based on the fact that there are usually higher levels of organization and profit (not always monetary) involved in sports. Accurate records are kept and updated for most sports at the highest levels, while failures and accomplishments are widely announced in sport news.

The term sports is sometimes extended to encompass all competitive activities in which offense and defense are played, regardless of the level of physical activity. Both games of skill and motor sport exhibit many of the characteristics of physical sports, such as skill, sportsmanship, and at the highest levels, even professional sponsorship associated with physical sports.

Sports that are subjectively judged are distinct from other judged activities such as beauty pageants and bodybuilding shows, because in the former the activity performed is the primary focus of evaluation, rather than the physical attributes of the contestant as in the latter (although "presentation" or "presence" may also be judged in both activities).

Sports are most often played just for fun or for the simple fact that people need exercise to stay in good physical condition.

Although they do not always succeed, sports participants are expected to display good sportsmanship, standards of conduct such as being respectful of opponents and officials, and congratulating the winner when losing. - wiki