Possible litmus test — if the contestants (not coaches) could play the game by telling someone else to make all moves/decisions on their behalf, it’s not a sport. I suppose that would label most video games as sports as well, as long as physical dexterity is required (not just strategy).
I’m OK with that — “sport” seems to be a widely broad term; however, I think a sport does not require “athleticism,” a specific type of physical ability not needed for all sports.
I suppose pool (pocket billiards) should be a sport. It requires hand-eye coordination and an ability to create different levels of momentum through the use of one’s arm and hands. Putting the right English (spin) and momentum on the cue ball is paramount. If the pentathlon is a sport, why not pool?
Ballroom dancing at high levels requires all kinds of exertion -- what about all those figure skating and gymnastics events. Your line isn't very clear (mine isn't either, FWIW
There are many things which do require physical exertion that I don't consider sports and I don't believe just because you compete with other(s) makes something a sport. I would include dancing and certain other artistic/intellectual activities as examples. I also believe any activity that abuses an animal NOT a sport.
i'll give you 'mostly right' about the lack of exertion in golf, when riding a cart. but when walking golf - which i love - and especially when walking & carrying clubs - which i like - i can guarantee you there is much exertion. you shd try carrying a bag-ful of golf clubs, with the various accessories inside it, around an 18 hole golf course - then report back to us on whether you exxperienced any exertion.
Golf, archery, bowling aren't sports. Neither are video games, chess , poker, checkers or playing monopoly!
There's no exertion in golf, Trump proves that!
Diving is, because it requires actual athletic ability to make those turns & flips in the air. You also must know how to swim, which is also a sport.
Rhythmic gymnastics & ballroom dancing also aren't sports, neither is break dancing which is going to waste time at the Paris Olympics.
Equestrianism isn't a sport for the humans, it is for the horses!
Possible litmus test — if the contestants (not coaches) could play the game by telling someone else to make all moves/decisions on their behalf, it’s not a sport. I suppose that would label most video games as sports as well, as long as physical dexterity is required (not just strategy).
I would think that would rule out only chess and other pure mind games.
I’m OK with that — “sport” seems to be a widely broad term; however, I think a sport does not require “athleticism,” a specific type of physical ability not needed for all sports.
I suppose pool (pocket billiards) should be a sport. It requires hand-eye coordination and an ability to create different levels of momentum through the use of one’s arm and hands. Putting the right English (spin) and momentum on the cue ball is paramount. If the pentathlon is a sport, why not pool?
Ballroom dancing at high levels requires all kinds of exertion -- what about all those figure skating and gymnastics events. Your line isn't very clear (mine isn't either, FWIW
There are many things which do require physical exertion that I don't consider sports and I don't believe just because you compete with other(s) makes something a sport. I would include dancing and certain other artistic/intellectual activities as examples. I also believe any activity that abuses an animal NOT a sport.
i'll give you 'mostly right' about the lack of exertion in golf, when riding a cart. but when walking golf - which i love - and especially when walking & carrying clubs - which i like - i can guarantee you there is much exertion. you shd try carrying a bag-ful of golf clubs, with the various accessories inside it, around an 18 hole golf course - then report back to us on whether you exxperienced any exertion.